Kashiwa Reysol

Al Hilal will need to come from behind in their tie with Persepolis in order to maintain hopes of winning the AFC Champions League.

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.

Kashiwa Reysol Kashiwa Reysol coach Nelsinho Baptista has refused to give up hope of reaching the final of the AFC Champions League final.

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.

Jeonbuk Motors remain in contention to win the AFC Champions League for a second time after progressing from the group stage.

Guangzhou Guangzhou Evergrande can seal a spot in the AFC Champions League knockout stages with a win in South Korea on Tuesday.

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.