The Kashima Antlers vs Chivas de Guadalajara 2018 Club World Cup match will be broadcast live online and on TV as the Japanese team plays the Mexican team at the Hazza bin Zayed Stadium this Saturday, December 15, 2018, at 5:00 AM Pacific.
Kashima Antlers are the most successful Japanese team with eight J League titles and just won its first AFC Champions League trophy to get to this Club World Cup. The team from Japan defeated Iranian team Persepolis 2-0 on aggregate in the final to win the AFC Champions League.
Go Oiwa’s team is comprised mostly of Japanese players, some with plenty of experience like team captain Mitsuo Ogasawara. The team also counts with three Brazilian players, Leo Silva, Leandro and Serginho, who all had decent careers in their native country.
Chivas de Guadalajara had a woeful Liga MX season, finishing 11th in the 2018 Apertura, missing out on the playoffs. However, Los Rojiblancos managed to win the CONCACAF Champions League before Matias Almeyda left his role as manager and are now representing North America in this Club World Cup.
Chivas has a limited squad with players that have passed their prime, taken a dip in form or are just simply not good enough. The standout players on the squad include goalkeeper Raul Gudino and Javier “La Chofis” Lopez, who just signed a three-year contract extension with Los Tapatios.
Kashima Antlers vs Chivas Prediction
Kashima Antlers is not blessed with talent, but neither is Chivas and both are underdogs in this competition. Antlers have the territorial advantage as several players on their squad will be used to playing in this region of the world. FutnSoccer predicts a 2-1 win for the Japanese team in what should be a very hard-fought clash in Abu Dhabi.
Watch Kashima Antlers vs Chivas Online
The Kashima Antlers vs Chivas 2018 Club World Cup match will be broadcast at 5:00 AM Pacific:
TV Schedule: Fox Sports 2, Telemundo
Watch Live Online: FuboTV (Watch 7 Days Free)
