Nagoya Grampus vs Kashima Antlers - J-League
Fixture Preview - 27 September 2025
Match Context & Stakes
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Match Preview
Nagoya Grampus will host Kashima Antlers at the Nagoya Mizuho Athletic Stadium on Saturday, 27 September, in a crucial J-League clash. The home side is struggling, having recorded four consecutive losses followed by a draw in their last five matches. In contrast, Kashima Antlers have shown more resilience, securing two wins and a draw in their recent outings, which suggests they are finding form at a critical juncture of the season. A key angle for this match is Nagoya's defensive vulnerabilities, which have been exposed in their recent games. With only one clean sheet in their last five, they will need to tighten up at the back against a Kashima side that has demonstrated a knack for scoring, particularly away from home. Historically, the head-to-head record leans slightly in favour of Kashima, who have won four of the last ten encounters. As Nagoya seeks to turn their fortunes around, the pressure will be on them to deliver a strong performance against a confident visiting team.
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 |
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 25, 2025 | Kashima Antlers | 1–0 | Nagoya Grampus | J-League |
| November 9, 2024 | Kashima Antlers | 0–0 | Nagoya Grampus | J-League |
| February 23, 2024 | Nagoya Grampus | 0–3 | Kashima Antlers | J-League |
| August 13, 2023 | Nagoya Grampus | 1–0 | Kashima Antlers | J-League |
| May 14, 2023 | Kashima Antlers | 2–0 | Nagoya Grampus | J-League |
| June 26, 2022 | Nagoya Grampus | 1–1 | Kashima Antlers | J-League |
| April 17, 2022 | Kashima Antlers | 0–0 | Nagoya Grampus | J-League |
| May 12, 2021 | Nagoya Grampus | 0–2 | Kashima Antlers | J-League |
| March 21, 2021 | Kashima Antlers | 0–1 | Nagoya Grampus | J-League |
| October 31, 2020 | Kashima Antlers | 0–2 | Nagoya Grampus | J-League |