Preview Kashima Antlers VS Yokohama F. Marinos

[(Kashima Antlers) Strength]:
1. Kashima Antlers drew their opening match of the new season and currently have 1 point in the standings. Playing at home, they are highly motivated to secure a win and aim for a strong start.
2. Kim Tae Hyeon stepped up after his teammate was sent off and the team conceded a quick goal in the last match, scoring a goal to help his team equalize.
3. As last season's league champions, Kashima Antlers lost their opening match of the new season and must secure 3 points in this game to climb higher in the standings.
4. Kashima Antlers won 13, drew 4, and lost 2 out of 19 home league matches last season, making them the team with the most home points in the league.
 

[(Kashima Antlers) Weakness]:
1. Kashima Antlers' key midfielder Kento Misao received a red card in the last match and will be suspended for this game.
 

[(Yokohama F. Marinos) Strength]:
1. Yokohama F. Marinos currently sit 7th in the league with 1 loss and a -1 goal difference. They must earn points in this match to improve their position.
2. Yokohama F. Marinos' foreign player Jordy Croux scored a goal in the last match. He has excellent passing ability and often creates dangerous opportunities.
 

[(Yokohama F. Marinos) Neutral]:
1. In the last 4 encounters, both sides respectively won 2 and lost 2, showing no clear advantage for either team in recent meetings.
 

[(Yokohama F. Marinos) Weakness]:
1. Yokohama F. Marinos' first-choice goalkeeper Park Il Gyu suffered a serious injury in the last match and will be sidelined for an extended period.
2. Yokohama F. Marinos won 5, drew 2, and lost 12 out of 19 away league matches last season, indicating they are not strong on the road.
 

[Tips]:
Yokohama F. Marinos won 5, drew 2, and lost 12 out of 19 away league matches last season, indicating they are not strong on the road. Their form at the start of the new season hasn't been impressive either, making this away fixture particularly challenging. Kashima Antlers, as last season's league champions, had a disappointing result in their opening match of the new season, but the red card in that game significantly impacted the outcome. They are expected to regroup and secure a victory in this match.
 

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