Kashima Antlers vs Okayama Prediction 28.06.2025
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Kashima Antlers vs Okayama Prediction
Kashima Antlers vs Okayama Prediction and Betting Tips for this weekend’s J1 League clash at Kashima Soccer Stadium. The league leaders are determined to bounce back after a brief slump, as they aim to keep the chasing pack at bay. For in-depth stats and match analysis, check our J1 League Predictions for all the latest insights.
- Kashima Antlers have the strongest home record in the league.
- Fagiano Okayama struggle to score away from home.
- Both sides average under 2.5 goals in recent matches.
Kashima Antlers come into this fixture on Saturday sitting top of the J1 League with 41 points, despite a slight dip in recent form. Toru Oniki’s side have managed just two wins in their last five matches, losing to Machida Zelvia 2-1 last time out. However, the Antlers remain dominant at home, with eight wins from eleven matches and just one defeat at the Kashima Soccer Stadium this season. They also boast the league’s second-best defensive record, conceding only 0.73 goals per match on average.
Backed by a strong attacking line led by Leo Ceara — the J1 League’s top scorer with 12 goals — Kashima have averaged 1.73 goals per game. Even with injuries to key defenders like Koki Anzai and Ikuma Sekigawa, the squad’s depth should see them control proceedings. Historically, they have never lost to Fagiano Okayama, winning both previous encounters 2-1. The home side’s confidence will be high as they aim to maintain their six-match unbeaten run at home, which includes five wins and four clean sheets.
Fagiano Okayama, meanwhile, continue to enjoy a respectable debut season in Japan’s top flight. They sit 13th with 27 points after securing promotion last year and come off a morale-boosting 1-0 win over Yokohama F. Marinos. Despite that, Okayama’s away record remains patchy — just two wins from ten games on the road — and their average goals scored stands at a low 0.4 per match. Manager Takashi Kiyama will likely stick to his cautious 3-4-2-1 setup, hoping his men can frustrate the hosts and snatch something late.
Looking at the stats, Okayama’s defensive resilience — conceding an average of 1 goal per match — won’t be easy to crack, but their lack of scoring power away from home could prove costly. With Kashima’s proven attacking edge and formidable home form, the Antlers are expected to come out on top once again. Stay tuned for more J1 League Predictions and updates right here on XpertStats.
Kashima Antlers are firm favourites to secure all three points against Fagiano Okayama, and the stats strongly back them up. The Antlers have the best home record in the division, winning eight out of eleven matches at the Kashima Soccer Stadium and losing just once. They average 1.73 goals scored per game and concede only 0.73 on average, highlighting a strong balance at both ends of the pitch. Okayama, meanwhile, struggle offensively, netting just 0.4 goals per match overall and only two away wins all season. Kashima have also beaten Fagiano in both previous meetings, each by a 2-1 scoreline. With top scorer Leo Ceara leading the attack and an unbeaten run of six home matches, the hosts should have more than enough quality to get back to winning ways. Despite some recent injuries, Kashima’s depth and experience make them the clear pick for a home victory here.
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