Kashima Antlers vs Cerezo Osaka - J-League
Fixture Preview - 23 September 2025
Match Context & Stakes
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Kashima Antlers host Cerezo Osaka at Kashima Soccer Stadium in a crucial J-League clash on Tuesday. The Antlers come into this match with a mixed bag of results, showcasing resilience with three wins in their last five outings, while Cerezo Osaka has struggled, managing just one win in their last five matches. The home side will be keen to leverage their strong form and home advantage, where they have historically performed well against Cerezo, winning four of the last ten encounters. One notable aspect to consider is the scoring potential in this fixture. Both teams have shown a tendency to find the net, with four of their last ten head-to-head matches featuring both teams scoring. Given Cerezo's defensive vulnerabilities and Kashima's attacking prowess, this match could see both sides contributing to the scoreline. As the Antlers aim to solidify their position in the league, expect an engaging contest that could well see goals from 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 |  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 |
| 12 |  Gamba Osaka | 28 | 11 | 4 | 13 | 37 |
| 13 |  Shimizu S-Pulse | 27 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 32 |
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 12, 2025 | Cerezo Osaka | 1–0 | Kashima Antlers | J-League |
| November 30, 2024 | Cerezo Osaka | 0–2 | Kashima Antlers | J-League |
| March 2, 2024 | Kashima Antlers | 1–1 | Cerezo Osaka | J-League |
| September 16, 2023 | Kashima Antlers | 1–0 | Cerezo Osaka | J-League |
| May 7, 2023 | Cerezo Osaka | 0–1 | Kashima Antlers | J-League |
| July 6, 2022 | Kashima Antlers | 3–3 | Cerezo Osaka | J-League |
| April 29, 2022 | Cerezo Osaka | 0–3 | Kashima Antlers | J-League |
| September 26, 2021 | Cerezo Osaka | 1–2 | Kashima Antlers | J-League |
| May 26, 2021 | Kashima Antlers | 1–0 | Cerezo Osaka | J-League |
| December 19, 2020 | Kashima Antlers | 1–1 | Cerezo Osaka | J-League |