Albirex Niigata

Omiya Ardija The Saitama derby is the highlight of a J-League weekend which will be a last audition for a place in Japan's FIFA World Cup squad.

Tokushima Vortis Tokushima Vortis' misery continued on Tuesday when they were consigned to a 3-0 defeat by fellow J.League strugglers Gamba Osaka.

Ventforet Kofu Urawa Reds went top of the J.League at the weekend and they will attempt to stay there by beating Ventforet Kofu on Tuesday.

Vegalta Sendai Vegalta Sendai clambered out of the J-League relegation zone with a 1-0 win at Cerezo Osaka on Saturday to make it third victories in a row.

Yokohama F Marinos Yokohama F Marinos moved within one win of securing the J.League title with a 1-0 victory at already-relegated Jubilo Iwata on Saturday.

Kashima Antlers The J.League title race will go to the final match with Yokohama F Marinos, Sanfrecce Hiroshima and Kashima Antlers all capable of winning.

Yokohama F Marinos Yokohama F. Marinos will be looking to gain some breathing space at the top of the J.League when they face Kashima Antlers on Saturday.

Takuya Marutani J.League leaders Sanfrecce Hiroshima host second-place Omiya Ardija on Wednesday, one game after replacing them at the top of the table.

Yokohama F Marinos Urawa Reds moved into second place in the J.League on Saturday with a 1-0 win over Albirex Niigata on Saturday.

Yokohama F Marinos Sanfrecce Hiroshima moved to the top of the J.League table on goal difference with a 2-0 win at Velgata Sendai on Wednesday.