The J1 League is back in action with another set of matches this weekend as Kawasaki Frontale take on Consadole Sapporo on Saturday, 18 June. The two teams have experienced contrasting fortunes this season and will want to win the upcoming game.Consadole Sapporo are 11th in the J1 League standings and have been inconsistent this season. They crashed out of the J League Cup last week and will want to put that disappointment behind them as soon as possible.Kawasaki Frontale, on the other hand, have been impressive this season and are currently third in the league table. They thrashed Sapporo University by a 5-0 margin in their previous game and will look to achieve a similar result on Saturday.川崎フロンターレ@frontale_staff水曜どうでしょう軍団、襲来!?記念スペシャルグルメのMAPが完成しましたファンキーズ売店でミートパイ夏野菜を添えて または シンガポール・スリングを購入された方に小林悠選手も日頃お口のケアで使っているという糸付きようじ を1本プレゼント!等々力に集え!#frontale #水曜どうでしょう29073水曜どうでしょう軍団、襲来!?記念スペシャルグルメのMAPが完成しましたファンキーズ売店でミートパイ夏野菜を添えて または シンガポール・スリングを購入された方に小林悠選手も日頃お口のケアで使っているという糸付きようじ を1本プレゼント!等々力に集え!#frontale #水曜どうでしょう https://t.co/HfH1lJB0QpKawasaki Frontale vs Consadole Sapporo Head-to-HeadKawasaki Frontale have an impressive record against Consadole Sapporo, winning 12 out of the 18 matches played between the two teams. Consadole Sapporo, meanwhile, have managed four victories and will want to cut the deficit on Saturday.The previous meeting between the two teams took place last year and ended in a 2-0 victory for Kawasaki Frontale. Consadole Sapporo were poor on the day and have a point to prove this weekend.Kawasaki Frontale form guide in the J1 League: D-W-W-L-DConsadole Sapporo form guide in the J1 League: W-W-L-D-DKawasaki Frontale vs Consadole Sapporo Team NewsKawasaki FrontaleChanathip Songkrasin, Kyohei Noborizato, and Jesiel are injured at the moment and have been ruled out of the fixture. Ryota Oshima is carrying a knock and might not feature on Saturday.Injured: Chanathip Songkrasin, Kyohei Noborizato, JesielDoubtful: Ryota OshimaSuspended: NoneConsadole SapporoTomoki Takamine, Tsuyoshi Ogashiwa and Shinzo Koroki are currently injured and will not feature in the game. Consadole Sapporo are unlikely to make drastic changes to their team for the fixture.Injured: Tomoki Takamine, Tsuyoshi Ogashiwa, Shinzo KorokiDoubtful: NoneSuspended: NoneKawasaki Frontale vs Consadole Sapporo Predicted XIKawasaki Frontale Predicted XI (4-3-3): Sung-Ryong Jung; Miki Yamane, Shogo Taniguchi, Kazuya Yamamura, Asahi Sasaki; Kento Tachibanada, Yasuto Wakizaka, João Schmidt; Daiya Tono, Leandro Damiao, Kei Chinen川崎フロンターレ@frontale_staff／6/26(日)は #竹芝ポートホール 🏟️に集合＼目指せ中級！FIFA教室満員御礼 FIFAコミュニティ会残り8席1人で楽しむも仲間作りもできる、申込者専用ブース申込みはforms.gle/RMub7iz45tPStR…サッカーゲーム・フェスティバルonl.sc/ZRTgrxy【営業】#frontale927／6/26(日)は #竹芝ポートホール 🏟️に集合‼️＼🎮目指せ中級！FIFA教室➡満員御礼🙌🎮 FIFAコミュニティ会➡残り8席💺1人で楽しむも仲間作りもできる、申込者専用ブース申込みは🔜forms.gle/RMub7iz45tPStR…サッカーゲーム・フェスティバル➡onl.sc/ZRTgrxy【営業】#frontale https://t.co/ZnOuxSGgp3Consadole Sapporo Predicted XI (3-4-3): Kojiro Nakano; Daihachi Okamura, Hiroki Miyazawa, Toya Nakamura; Lucas Fernandes, Kazuki Fukai, Takuma Arano, Daiki Suga; Ryota Aoki, Yoshiaki Komai, Takuro KanekoKawasaki Frontale vs Consadole Sapporo PredictionKawasaki Frontale have an impressive squad at their disposal and will want to retain their crown this year. The reigning champions can pack a punch on their day and have a point to prove this weekend.Consadole Sapporo have not been at their best this season and will need to be at their best on Saturday. Kawasaki Frontale are the better team on the day and should be able to win the game.Prediction: Kawasaki Frontale 2-0 Consadole Sapporo