Albirex Niigata vs Kashima Antlers - J-League
Fixture Preview - 23 August 2025
Match Context & Stakes
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Match Preview
In this J-League clash, Albirex Niigata hosts Kashima Antlers at the Denka Big Swan Stadium on Saturday. Albirex has struggled recently, recording just one draw and four losses in their last five matches, leaving them in a precarious position. In contrast, Kashima Antlers have shown more resilience, with three wins and two losses in their recent outings, suggesting they are finding form at a crucial time in the season. A key angle to consider is the historical head-to-head record, which favours Kashima with five wins in the last ten encounters, alongside four wins for Albirex. Notably, both teams have shown a tendency to score, with five of those matches seeing both teams finding the net. Given Albirex's need to secure points and Kashima's attacking prowess, betting on both teams to score (BTTS) at odds of 1.75 could be a worthwhile option. With the stakes high for Albirex, expect an engaging contest that may well see goals at both ends.
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 |  Kashima Antlers | 27 | 16 | 3 | 8 | 51 |
| 2 |  Machida Zelvia | 28 | 15 | 5 | 8 | 50 |
| 3 |  Kashiwa Reysol | 27 | 14 | 8 | 5 | 50 |
| 4 |  Vissel Kobe | 28 | 15 | 5 | 8 | 50 |
| 5 |  Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 28 | 15 | 4 | 9 | 49 |
| 6 |  Kyoto Sanga | 26 | 14 | 6 | 6 | 48 |
| 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 |
| 12 |  Gamba Osaka | 28 | 11 | 4 | 13 | 37 |
| 13 |  Shimizu S-Pulse | 27 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 32 |
| 14 |  Tokyo Verdy | 27 | 8 | 7 | 12 | 31 |
| 15 |  FC Tokyo | 26 | 8 | 6 | 12 | 30 |
| 16 |  Nagoya Grampus | 27 | 7 | 7 | 13 | 28 |
| 17 |  Yokohama F. Marinos | 27 | 6 | 7 | 14 | 25 |
| 18 |  Shonan Bellmare | 27 | 6 | 7 | 14 | 25 |
| 19 |  Yokohama | 27 | 6 | 4 | 17 | 22 |
| 20 |  Albirex Niigata | 27 | 4 | 8 | 15 | 20 |
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 23, 2025 | Albirex Niigata | 1–2 | Kashima Antlers | J-League |
| February 26, 2025 | Kashima Antlers | 2–1 | Albirex Niigata | J-League |
| October 5, 2024 | Albirex Niigata | 0–4 | Kashima Antlers | J-League |
| June 16, 2024 | Kashima Antlers | 1–1 | Albirex Niigata | J-League |
| August 26, 2023 | Kashima Antlers | 2–0 | Albirex Niigata | J-League |
| April 23, 2023 | Albirex Niigata | 0–2 | Kashima Antlers | J-League |
| September 16, 2017 | Albirex Niigata | 2–4 | Kashima Antlers | J-League |
| June 25, 2017 | Kashima Antlers | 2–0 | Albirex Niigata | J-League |
| September 25, 2016 | Albirex Niigata | 0–2 | Kashima Antlers | J-League |
| May 4, 2016 | Kashima Antlers | 2–1 | Albirex Niigata | J-League |