J-League Gameweek 7 - Preview

The J-League is BACK and so are we! J-Football Journals takes a look at an action packed weekend ahead of J-League fans as Cerezo Osaka and Urawa Red Diamonds blow the blast door open on Friday!

Cerezo Osaka and Urawa Reds open the week on Friday, 28th of March at 10am GMT - you can watch it here on YouTube.

While the 29th will see early kick offs at;

Fagiano Okayama taking on Yokohama Marinos in a crunch clash in the Harenokuni Stadium.

Shimizu S-Pulse taking on Shonan Bellmare in a tense game which both sides need to win to maintain pressure on table-topping Kashima. Yutaro Oda could possibly feature after his arrival from Hearts.

Albirex Niigata still searching to turn their fortunes around as they will welcome Gamba Osaka to the Big Swan Stadium.

Kashiwa Reysol will face Tokyo Verdy - both sides will be raring to build on their latest two game unbeaten runs.

A resurgent Kyoto Sanga will look to spoil Sanfrecce Hiroshima's form further.

Nagoya Grampus take on Yokohama FC who recently signed Brazilian talisman Lukian from Shonan Bellmare.

Machida Zelvia will travel to the Kansai Region to face Avispa Fukuoka in a must-win match as both sides won their latest games.

Kashima Antlers will look to prove their point against Vissel Kobe, to defeat the champions as the projected frontrunners of the league.

FC Tokyo will host Kawasaki Frontale at the Ajinomoto in the classic face-off between old rivals. It has been selected to be televised on YouTube.