Kawasaki Frontale

Urawa Reds Urawa Reds coach Mihailo Petrovic is remaining upbeat despite his league leaders' indifferent J-League form.

Kashima Antlers The J-League's chasing pack will look to bounce back from disappointing results when they return to action this weekend.

Gamba Osaka Gamba Osaka and Kawasaki Frontale will meet for the third time in 10 days, in a clutch J-League clash.

Urawa Reds Urawa Reds missed the opportunity to go top of the J.League after falling to a last-gasp 3-2 defeat at Tokyo on Saturday.

Albirex Niigata Kawasaki Frontale kept up their fine recent form on Sunday, condemning Tokushima Vortis to a sixth consecutive top-flight defeat.

Gamba Osaka Gamba Osaka won the J-League Cup at Saitama Stadium 2002 this month but could be brought back down to earth at the same venue on Saturday.

Albirex Niigata Susumu Watanabe made a dream start to his reign as Vegalta Sendai coach by masterminding a 2-0 J.League win at Yokohoma F. Marinos.

Yokohama F Marinos Yokohama F. Marinos took back the J.League lead with a 3-0 win over title rivals Urawa Reds at the Nissan Stadium on Wednesday.

Cerezo Osaka Diego Forlan continues his search for a first J.League goal when his Cerezo Osaka side visit leaders Kashima Antlers on Sunday.

Kashima Antlers Kashima Antlers moved to the top of the J.League on Saturday with a comfortable 3-0 victory at defending champions Sanfrecce Hiroshima.