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by Ita Emmanuel | in Football Predictions
League leaders Kashima Antlers host 18th-placed Yokohama FC in this Japanese J1 League round 36 fixture on Friday. Can the Kashima-based outfit overcome Fulie to strengthen their bid for the title? Here is our prediction for the match.
Kashima Antlers could close in on ending their almost-a-decade wait for the Japanese league title with a win in Friday's clash. They sit top of the standings with 67 points – one clear of second-placed Kashiwa Reysol.
Despite dropping points in their last three J1 League matches, including a 1-1 draw with Kyoto in their last outing, Toru Oniki's side remain unbeaten in their last eight matches. They have won five of their last six matches against Yokohama FC, including the last three.
Yokohama FC suffered a big blow in their bid to survive the drop following a 2-0 defeat to second-placed Kashiwa Reysol in their last match. They fell five points away from safety following the defeat and have now gone five matches without a win.
Fumitake Miura's side are winless in their last seven away matches in all competitions. This includes back-to-back defeats in their two most recent J1 League away games. Can they overturn this underwhelming run of form against Kashima Antlers on Friday?
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The Best Betting Odds for Kashima Antlers v Yokohama FC Match
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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1.62 | 3.5 | 5.5 |
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1.62 | 3.4 | 5 |
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1.67 | 3.5 | 5 |
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1.67 | 3.6 | 5 |
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1.74 | 3.55 | 4.4 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Kashima Antlers and Yokohama FC?
Our prediction for the Kashima Antlers vs Yokohama FC match is: Kashima Antlers wins.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 08/11/2025 between Kashima Antlers and Yokohama FC in J.League :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 64.66% for a win of Kashima Antlers against Yokohama FC with odds of 1.74 at Unibet.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Kashima Antlers vs Yokohama FC is 30.13% with odds of 3.6 at Betway.
- Our prediction model gives a 5.21% chance ⭐ for a win of Yokohama FC vs Kashima Antlers with odds of 5.85 at LSbet.
Kashima Antlers - Yokohama FC Prediction and Best Odds:
| Kashima Antlers Yokohama FC Prediction | Probability | Odds |
|---|---|---|
| Kashima Antlers wins | 64.66% | 1.74 at Unibet |
| Under 2.5 | 52.2% | 1.8 at Bet365 |
| Both Team To Score | 41.67% | 2.1 at Bet365 |
| Half-time: Draw / Full-time: Kashima Antlers | 48.7% | 4.33 at Bet365 |
Kashima Antlers vs Yokohama FC Form
Kashima Antlers and Yokohama FC's standings in the J.League
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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1
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70 | 36 | 21 | 7 | 8 | 25 |
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18
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32 | 36 | 8 | 8 | 20 | -19 |
Kashima Antlers and Yokohama FC Last Matches
3/6 (50%)
3/6 (50%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
25 Oct 2025 - J.League
17 Oct 2025 - J.League
5 Oct 2025 - J.League
27 Sept 2025 - J.League
23 Sept 2025 - J.League
20 Sept 2025 - J.League
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
5 Oct 2025 - J.League
23 Sept 2025 - J.League
13 Sept 2025 - J.League
16 Aug 2025 - J.League
6 Aug 2025 - Emperor's Cup
20 Jul 2025 - J.League
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
25 Oct 2025 - J.League
17 Oct 2025 - J.League
27 Sept 2025 - J.League
20 Sept 2025 - J.League
31 Aug 2025 - J.League
27 Aug 2025 - Emperor's Cup
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
25 Oct 2025 - J.League
18 Oct 2025 - J.League
12 Oct 2025 - J. League Cup
8 Oct 2025 - J. League Cup
4 Oct 2025 - J.League
28 Sept 2025 - J.League
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
18 Oct 2025 - J.League
8 Oct 2025 - J. League Cup
28 Sept 2025 - J.League
20 Sept 2025 - J.League
3 Sept 2025 - J. League Cup
30 Aug 2025 - J.League
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
25 Oct 2025 - J.League
12 Oct 2025 - J. League Cup
4 Oct 2025 - J.League
23 Sept 2025 - J.League
12 Sept 2025 - J.League
7 Sept 2025 - J. League Cup
Kashima Antlers vs Yokohama FC Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
29 Apr 2025 - J.League
Kashima Antlers against Yokohama FC Lineups: Starting 11
Formation : 4 - 4 - 2
Formation : 3 - 4 - 2 - 1
Most goals and assists
Kashima Antlers
Yokohama FC
Leo Ceara
(19 Goals)
Lukian
(4 Goals)
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S. Sakuragawa
(4 Goals)
Y. Suzuki
(5 Assists)
T. Yamane
(3 Assists)
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S. Sakuragawa
(3 Assists)
Kashima Antlers - Yokohama FC Key Points
- Kashima Antlers are unbeaten in their last eight J1 League matches.
- Kashima Antlers have won five of their last six matches against Yokohama FC.
- Yokohama FC are winless in their last five games.
- Yokohama FC have lost their last three away matches.
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Our Kashima Antlers vs Yokohama FC Prediction
Kashima Antlers have both points and their Japanese league title hopes on the line heading into Friday's clash. Toru Oniki's charges will look to tighten their grip at the top with a win. They are unbeaten in their last eight matches and have dominated their last six encounters with Yokohama FC.
For Yokohama FC, a defeat in Friday's clash could deal a final blow to their survival hopes. They are not likely to secure a result in the match, given their poor recent form. Our Kashima Antlers vs Yokohama FC prediction is Kashima Antlers wins.
Last Minute: Pre-match odds analysis Kashima Antlers Yokohama FC
| Kashima Antlers vs Yokohama FC | Opening odds | Pre-match odds | Odds Movements |
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| Kashima Antlers wins | 1.66 | 1.62 | -2.4% |
| Draw | 3.6 | 3.5 | -2.8% |
| Yokohama FC wins | 5.25 | 5.5 | +4.8% |
After kick-off, the latest odds movements show that:
- Kashima Antlers is most likely to win
- The odds for this bet have decreased by 2.4% since opening
- The probability of this result was 60.2% and is now 61.7% (1.5%)
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