Vissel Kobe

Urawa Reds Two goals in six minutes handed Megumu Yoshida his first league win in charge of Sagan Tosu, as they beat Omiya Ardija 3-1 on Saturday.

Urawa Reds Gamba Osaka closed to within three points of J-League leaders Urawa Reds with a 2-1 win over Tokyo on Sunday.

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.

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.

Andrés Iniesta Luján Andres Iniesta was thought to be bound for the Chinese Super League but Vissel Kobe look set to take the Spain midfielder to Japan.