J-League Gameweek 5 - Preview

Gameweek four gave the table another ruffle-up, adding more salt to the wounds of a few title hopefuls. Kashiwa Reysol find themselves as the new table-toppers in an already heated title race.

Shimizu S-Pulse staggered further behind after a great start, with one more draw throwing them on ice. Kawasaki Frontale took a dash too as Kyoto Sanga are beginning to find their groove.

In gameweek five 8th of March at 5am GMT, we'll see Urawa Red Diamonds welcome Fagiano Okayama to Saitama Prefecture - Urawa still looking for their eventual three points while Fagiano will plan to further spoil their season.

Albirex Niigata and Tokyo Verdy will kick off five minutes later - the hosts still sniffing around for three points, and Verdy eyeing up another win after their disappointing follow-up at the Ajinomoto.

At 6am, Gamba Osaka will entertain unbeaten Shimizu S-Pulse in an attempt to further slow them down. The hosts have certainly endured a rollercoaster start, knowing they must weather the storm.

7am will see four games kick off;

Cerezo Osaka are winless since the opening day derby and will need to pick up points to convince fans, they'll play Nagoya Grampus who are also winless in their last four matches.

FC Tokyo who have had a stop-start season face second placed Shonan Bellmare who will be locked-in for a win, hot on Reysol's tracks.

Whilst Kashiwa Reysol, will attempt to maintain their table topping chance facing off against the ever consistent Kashima Antlers.

Yokohama FC take on Tokyo boys Machida Zelvia who are off the back of a win at Nagoya Grampus.

Sunday 9th of March, at 5am, Kyoto Sanga will entertain Avispa Fukuoka in a bid to win their second game in a row, after containing two giants in the form of Kawasaki Frontale and Vissel Kobe.

Kawasaki Frontale and Yokohama F Marinos will play on the 9th of April after the match is postponed due to the hosts' AFC Champions League face-off against Shanghai Shenhua.

Vissel Kobe's match against Sanfrecce Hiroshima has also been rescheduled to the 2nd of July due to their AFC Champions League match at home to Gwangju FC.