Niigata Albirex vs Kashima Antlers Prediction & Betting Tips - J.League

Prediction published on 21/08/2025, 06:00  by Devesh Jaganath | Modified on 21/08/2025 at 06:24 in Football Predictions

We will head to the Denka Big Swan Stadium on Saturday when Niigata Albirex face Kashima Antlers in the J1 League. Albi are rooted to the bottom of the standings, while the Perennial Winners are in fourth place after 26 games. Let’s get into the match prediction. 

Niigata Albirex’s stint in the top flight is under serious threat this season as they prepare to enter matchday 27 with just 20 points to their name and six points away from safety. 

Albi played out a 1-1 draw at home to Kawasaki last week, but that point came after a run of six consecutive league games dating back to mid-June. They also conceded two or more goals in each of those defeats. 

The hosts have the joint-worst home record in the top flight this season, having only earned 12 points from 13 league matches at Denka Big Swan Stadium. 

Meanwhile, the title race is red hot at present with the top seven teams still in the running, and Kashima Antlers are in the thick of it, currently one point behind the league leaders. 

The Perennial Winners dropped to fourth place last week after drawing 1-1 against Avispa. However, they are now unbeaten in their last three league games (W2 D1). 

The visitors have a mixed record on the road this season, splitting their 12 games to date, six wins and six defeats, scoring 14 goals while conceding 12.