Kashima Antlers vs FC Tokyo Prediction & Betting Tips - J.League
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by Geoffrey Ejiga | in Football Predictions
Prepare for a massive top-of-the-table clash when league leaders Kashima Antlers host second-placed FC Tokyo this Saturday. With both heavyweights packing serious firepower and fighting for the league title, you can expect goals from both ends. Keep reading our Kashima Antlers vs FC Tokyo match prediction below.
Kashima comfortably sits in 1st place today, which you’ll only expect from a side that’s lost only one of 17 games this season. While it’s true that the Antlers boast the fewest goals this season (an impressive 9 conceded in 17 games), FC Tokyo isn’t a team Kashima can comfortably keep a clean sheet against.
In fact, their only meeting this season saw both sides draw 1-1, with Tokyo walking away with a 5-4 victory on penalties. We’re not sure who wins this game, but it has the BTTS bet written all over it. And that shouldn’t be too surprising as both teams boast the joint-most goals scored this season (28).
Already, Kashima have scored in all 17 league games played this season, while the visiting Tokyo team have scored in 13 of 17 games so far. So, even Kashima and Tokyo, boasting the best defences, their leading frontlines should see the BTTS bet win on Saturday.
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Kashima Antlers v FC Tokyo Best Betting Odds
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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2.49 | 3.25 | 2.85 |
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2.54 | 3.2 | 2.73 |
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2.51 | 3.22 | 2.75 |
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2.5 | 3.3 | 2.65 |
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2.54 | 3.25 | 2.68 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Kashima Antlers and FC Tokyo?
Our prediction for the Kashima Antlers vs FC Tokyo match is: BTTS.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 23/05/2026 between Kashima Antlers and FC Tokyo in J.League :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 41.83% for a win of Kashima Antlers against FC Tokyo with odds of 2.57 at Shangrila.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Kashima Antlers vs FC Tokyo is 24.57% with odds of 3.3 at Bet365.
- Our prediction model gives a 33.6% chance ⭐ for a win of FC Tokyo vs Kashima Antlers with odds of 2.85 at Stake.
Kashima Antlers - FC Tokyo Prediction and Best Odds:
| Kashima Antlers FC Tokyo Prediction | Probability | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Kashima Antlers wins | 41.83% | 2.57 at Shangrila |
| Under 2.5 | 53.64% | 1.91 at Stake |
| Both Team To Score: No | 57.5% | |
| Half-time: Draw / Full-time: Kashima Antlers | 21.82% | 6 at Bet365 |
Kashima Antlers vs FC Tokyo Form
Kashima Antlers and FC Tokyo's standings in the J.League
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
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45 | 18 | 13 | 4 | 1 | +20 |
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2
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37 | 18 | 9 | 6 | 3 | +12 |
Kashima Antlers and FC Tokyo Last Matches
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
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5/6 (83%)
1/6 (17%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
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3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
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4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
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4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
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4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
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Kashima Antlers vs FC Tokyo Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
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Average stats (last H2H results)
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Kashima Antlers against FC Tokyo Lineups: Starting 11
Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Formation : 4 - 4 - 2
Substitutes
T. Yamada
DefenderK. Tsukui
R. Koike
R. Ogawa
MidfielderK. Chinen
H. Hayashi
Y. Higuchi
Y. Matsumura
ForwardS. Morooka
M. Kobayashi
DefenderM. Morishige
R. Omori
MidfielderT. Ko
F. Yamada
K. Tawaratsumida
K. Koizumi
ForwardL. Nozawa
T. Nakagawa
Most goals and assists
Kashima Antlers
FC Tokyo
Leo Ceara
(10 Goals)
Marcelo Ryan
(6 Goals)
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R. Sato
(6 Goals)
G. Shibasaki
(4 Assists)
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Y. Suzuki
(4 Assists)
K. Sato
(4 Assists)
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Marcelo Ryan
(4 Assists)
Kashima Antlers - FC Tokyo Key Points
- Kashima Antlers and FC Tokyo scored against each other in their earlier 1-1 meeting this season.
- Kashima Antlers and FC Tokyo boast the joint-most goals scored this season.
- Kashima has scored in all 17 league games this season.
- FC Tokyo have scored in 13 of their 17 league games, and goals in 7 of their nine away games.
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Our Kashima Antlers vs FC Tokyo Prediction
While Kashima has been the most disciplined team in the league, a fixture against their closest title rivals is a completely different ball game. FC Tokyo possesses the exact creative and tactical tools to test the hosts, and they’ve proven it all season with the joint-most goals (28) and a 1-1 full-time draw against the Antlers.
Kashima themselves have gone 17 of 17 games with a goal this season. If Tokyo nets on Saturday, the BTTS bet should win. Hence, our Kashima Antlers vs FC Tokyo prediction is BTTS.
Last Minute: Pre-match odds analysis Kashima Antlers FC Tokyo
| Kashima Antlers vs FC Tokyo | Opening odds | Pre-match odds | Odds Movements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kashima Antlers wins | 2.47 | 2.57 | +4.0% |
| Draw | 3.2 | 3.3 | +3.1% |
| FC Tokyo wins | 2.82 | 2.85 | +1.1% |
After kick-off, the latest odds movements show that:
- Kashima Antlers is most likely to win
- The odds for this bet have increased by 4.0% since opening
- The probability of this result was 40.5% and is now 38.9% (-1.6%)
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