Preview: Kawasaki Frontale VS Kashiwa Reysol

[(Kawasaki Frontale) Strength]:
1. As a veteran team in the J1 League, Kawasaki Frontale finished 8th in the league last season and will strive to secure a victory in the opening match of the new season.
2. Kawasaki Frontale signed German goalkeeper Svend Brodersen from Fagiano Okayama. His excellent goalkeeping skills, including 11 clean sheets last season, will enhance the team's defensive stability.
3. The team's defensive leader, Croatian defender Filip Uremovic, is known for his tough defense and strong aerial ability, posing a significant threat in set-piece attacks.
4. Kawasaki Frontale achieved 8 wins, 6 draws, and 5 losses in 19 home league matches last season, with a home unbeaten rate of over 70%, showcasing strong home performance.

[(Kawasaki Frontale) Neutral]:
1. Kawasaki Frontale scored 67 goals last season, the most in the league, but also conceded 57 goals, making them a team known for strong offense but weak defense.

[(Kashiwa Reysol) Strength]:
1. Kashiwa Reysol finished 2nd in the league last season with 75 points, just 1 point behind the champions, narrowly missing the title. They are determined to start the new season with a win.
2. Kashiwa Reysol achieved 9 wins, 7 draws, and 3 losses in 19 away league matches last season, with an away unbeaten rate of nearly 85%.
3. Kashiwa Reysol defeated their opponents 4-1 in the most recent encounter, giving them a psychological advantage.

[(Kashiwa Reysol) Neutral]:
1. Kashiwa Reysol had 12 draws in the league last season, the highest number of draws among all teams.

[(Kashiwa Reysol) Weakness]:
1. Kashiwa Reysol's starting foreign center-back Diego Jara Rodrigues transferred to Vissel Kobe in the new season, which may affect the stability of their defense.

[Tips]:
Kashiwa Reysol, as the runners-up of last season's league, were only 1 point away from the championship, demonstrating their strength.

However, the team had many draws, making it difficult to guarantee a win.

Kawasaki Frontale finished 8th in the league last season and have long been known for strong offense but weak defense.

They have made targeted reinforcements in the new season to achieve better results.

In comparison, Kawasaki Frontale are more favored to defend their home ground and remain unbeaten in the new season.

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