Kawasaki Frontale vs Kashima Antlers - J-League
Fixture Preview - 5 July 2025
Match Context & Stakes
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Kawasaki Frontale host Kashima Antlers at the Kawasaki Todoroki Stadium in what promises to be an intriguing J-League clash. Frontale's recent form has been inconsistent, with a mixed bag of results (WDLLW) that leaves them looking to regain momentum against a Kashima side that has shown resilience, recording three wins in their last five matches (WDWWL). Historically, Frontale have dominated this fixture, winning six of the last ten encounters and remaining unbeaten at home against Kashima, which could play a crucial psychological role. One key angle to consider is the teams' propensity for high-scoring matches, with nine of their last ten meetings seeing over 2.5 goals. Both teams have also been prolific in finding the net, with eight of those encounters featuring both teams scoring. Given the odds of 1.73 for over 2.5 goals and 1.62 for both teams to score, bettors might find value in these markets as both sides look to assert their attacking prowess in a pivotal match.
Prediction Strength
Full Time Result
Over/Under 2.5
Both Teams to Score
Mini League Table
View full table →| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Kyoto Sanga | 27 | 15 | 6 | 6 | 51 |
| 2 |  Kashima Antlers | 27 | 16 | 3 | 8 | 51 |
| 3 |  Machida Zelvia | 28 | 15 | 5 | 8 | 50 |
| 4 |  Kashiwa Reysol | 27 | 14 | 8 | 5 | 50 |
| 5 |  Vissel Kobe | 28 | 15 | 5 | 8 | 50 |
| 6 |  Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 28 | 15 | 4 | 9 | 49 |
| 7 |  Urawa Reds | 27 | 12 | 8 | 7 | 44 |
| 8 |  Kawasaki Frontale | 27 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 42 |
| 9 |  Fagiano Okayama | 27 | 11 | 6 | 10 | 39 |
| 10 |  Cerezo Osaka | 27 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 38 |
| 11 |  Avispa Fukuoka | 27 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 37 |
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 5, 2025 | Kawasaki Frontale | 2–1 | Kashima Antlers | J-League |
| May 11, 2025 | Kashima Antlers | 2–1 | Kawasaki Frontale | J-League |
| November 1, 2024 | Kawasaki Frontale | 1–3 | Kashima Antlers | J-League |
| March 17, 2024 | Kashima Antlers | 2–1 | Kawasaki Frontale | J-League |
| November 24, 2023 | Kawasaki Frontale | 3–0 | Kashima Antlers | J-League |
| February 25, 2023 | Kashima Antlers | 1–2 | Kawasaki Frontale | J-League |
| August 27, 2022 | Kawasaki Frontale | 2–1 | Kashima Antlers | J-League |
| February 26, 2022 | Kashima Antlers | 0–2 | Kawasaki Frontale | J-League |
| September 22, 2021 | Kashima Antlers | 1–2 | Kawasaki Frontale | J-League |
| May 30, 2021 | Kawasaki Frontale | 2–1 | Kashima Antlers | J-League |
Kawasaki Frontale Predicted Starting XI vs Kashima Antlers — 4-2-3-1
| # | Player | Pos |
|---|---|---|
| 98 |
Louis Yamaguchi
|
GK |
| 31 |
Sai Van Wermeskerken
|
DF |
| 2 |
Kota Takai
|
DF |
| 35 |
Yuichi Maruyama
|
DF |
| 13 |
Sota Miura
|
DF |
| 19 |
So Kawahara
|
MF |
| 6 |
Yuki Yamamoto
|
MF |
| 41 |
Akihiro Ienaga
|
MF |
| 14 |
Yasuto Wakizaka
|
MF |
| 17 |
Tatsuya Ito
|
MF |
| 20 |
Shin Yamada
|
FW |
Kashima Antlers Predicted Starting XI vs Kawasaki Frontale — 4-4-2
| # | Player | Pos |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
T. Hayakawa
|
GK |
| 25 |
R. Koike
|
DF |
| 55 |
N. Ueda
|
DF |
| 3 |
Kim Tae-Hyeon
|
DF |
| 7 |
Ryoya Ogawa
|
DF |
| 27 |
Y. Matsumura
|
MF |
| 13 |
K. Chinen
|
MF |
| 20 |
Y. Funabashi
|
MF |
| 28 |
S. Mizoguchi
|
MF |
| 40 |
Y. Suzuki
|
FW |
| 9 |
Léo Ceará
|
FW |