Buriram United vs Kashima Antlers Predictions & Tips - Antlers Tippped to Claim AFC Elite Win
Buriram United face Kashima Antlers in the AFC Champions League Elite at Chang Arena, with Kashima tipped for an away win and to score at least two goals. Kashima have started the group with three wins, scoring two or more in nine of their last ten matches, and recently defeated Cerezo Osaka 4-1. In contrast, Buriram are winless after three games and have just changed head coach following a poor run. Kashima’s consistent scoring and strong form make them the selection, while Buriram look to improve under new management.
- Buriram United host Kashima Antlers in the Champions League Elite
- Kashima backed in Wednesday's East section encounter in Thailand
- Get our Buriram United vs Kashima Antlers predictions in the AFC Elite
- Buriram United vs Kashima Antlers Predictions
- Kashima Backed for Victory in Buriram
- Buriram United and Kashima Set For First Meeting
- Buriram United Hold Gamba
- Kashima Antlers Maintain Fine Form
- Buriram United vs Kashima Antlers Team News
Buriram United vs Kashima Antlers Predictions
Buriram United host Kashima Antlers in Wednesday's AFC Champions League Elite fixture at Chang Arena.
The Thai side are winless after three East section fixtures, while Kashima have made a perfect start with three victories.
I'm backing Kashima Antlers to extend their winning run in Thailand while I also fancy the visitors to score two goals or more.
Kashima Backed for Victory in Buriram
- Buriram United lost 2 of their last 5 matches
- Kashima Antlers won 6 of their last 8 matches
- Kashima Antlers scored 2+ goals in 9 of their last 10 matches
Buriram United and Kashima Set For First Meeting
Buriram United and Kashima Antlers will meet for the first time on Wednesday.
Buriram United Hold Gamba
Buriram United return to AFC Champions League Elite action after a hard-fought 1-1 draw at Gamba Osaka last Wednesday.
Eduardo Mancha put the Thai visitors ahead shortly before half-time before Takashi Usami equalised midway through the second period.
Buriram were somewhat fortunate to leave Japan with a point, having been second best for much of the contest.
The Thai side managed just 32% possession and ten shots compared to Gamba's 24, while final xG figures (0.69-3.85) highlighted the hosts' dominance.
Before last week's AFC contest, Buriram suffered a 3-2 home defeat against Sisaket United in Thai League One.
That defeat led to the departure of head coach Mario Silva, with Raul Caneda appointed as his replacement on Sunday.
The Spanish boss takes charge of a side still searching for their first AFC Champions League Elite victory. Buriram opened their campaign with a 1-1 draw at Johor Darul Ta'zim before slipping to a 1-0 home defeat against Beijing Guoan.
Kashima Antlers Maintain Fine Form
Kashima Antlers make the trip to Thailand in high spirits after a convincing 4-1 home win against Cerezo Osaka in the J1 League last weekend.
Elber scored twice inside 22 minutes before Matheus Bueno extended Kashima's advantage in the first half. Aleksandar Cavric added a fourth after half-time in an impressive display at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
Kashima proved deserved winners, enjoying 54% possession and registering 16 shots, including seven on target, compared to Cerezo's three.
Final xG figures (2.35-0.59) underlined their superiority on Saturday.
The in-form Antlers have now won six of their last eight competitive fixtures, including an impressive 3-0 AFC Champions League Elite win against Pohang Steelers last Wednesday.
Goals from Ryuta Koike, Aleksandar Cavric and Matheus Bueno secured a commanding AFC Elite victory.
The J1 League side have been particularly impressive in continental competition this season. Kashima thrashed Newcastle Jets 7-1 in their opening East section fixture before securing a 1-0 away win against Cong An Ha Noi on matchday two.
Buriram United vs Kashima Antlers Team News
Buriram United: (5-4-1) Neil Etheridge; Kingsley Schindler, Eduardo Mancha, Nathan Cardoso, Curtis Good, Caju; Goran Causic, Kenny Dougall, Darlan, Toni Moya; Guilherme Bissoli.
New Buriram United head coach Raul Caneda is unlikely to make too many changes after last Wednesday's 1-1 draw at Gamba Osaka.
Paulinho, Phitiwat Sukjitthammakul and Theerathon Bunmathan are among those pushing for recalls to the first XI.
Ruben Sanchez is the only confirmed injury absentee for the home side.
Kashima Antlers: (4-4-2) Tomoki Hayakawa; Keisuke Tsukui, Naomichi Ueda, Ikuma Sekigawa, Ryoya Ogawa; Yuta Matsumura, Yuta Higuchi, Matheus Bueno, Elber; Yuma Suzuki, Leo Ceara.
Head coach Oniki is likely to retain much of the same side that claimed a convincing 4-1 win against Cerezo Osaka.
Koki Anzai (knee) and Kim Tae-hyeon (leg fracture) remain unavailable for the J1L side.
Aleksandar Cavric is pushing for a recall after scoring as a second-half substitute on Saturday.
Verdict
Buriram United have struggled for results in the East section, while Kashima Antlers have been in fine form both domestically and on the continent.
I have my stakes on an away win and Kashima to score two goals or more.
I have my stakes on an away win and Kashima to score two goals or more.
Kashima Antlers Win
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