Our Albirex Niigata vs Kashima Antlers Prediction: 1-2
Albirex Niigata vs Kashima Antlers in the Japan J-League is scheduled for an 10:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday August 23, 2025. We predict a 1-2 away victory, but with both teams finding the net regularly, BTTS is also a strong betting option.
Our prediction is supported by key Albirex Niigata vs Kashima Antlers stats, including attacking and defensive strength, recent form and historical results — all detailed below.
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Recent Form Insights
Albirex Niigata's Last Match – Albirex Niigata vs Kawasaki Frontale
Albirex Niigata will seek to go one better this time following a 1-1 Japan J-League share of the spoils with Kawasaki Frontale on August 16. In that match, Albirex Niigata had 50% possession and 9 attempts at goal, with 4 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Albirex Niigata | 50% | 9 (4) | 1.44 | 33 |
 Kawasaki Frontale | 50% | 8 (2) | 1.28 | 44 |
Kashima Antlers's Last Match – Kashima Antlers vs Fukushima Utd
Kashima Antlers must win as they look to rediscover their winning form following a 4-4 World Club Friendlies draw against Fukushima Utd on August 17. In that match, Kashima Antlers recorded 63% possession and 10 shots hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Kashima Antlers | 63% | 0 (10) | - | 53 |
 Fukushima Utd | 37% | 0 (6) | - | 43 |
Albirex Niigata vs Kashima Antlers Stats
Key Stats
| Albirex Niigata | Kashima Antlers | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.61 | Attacking Strength | 1.01 |
| 1.38 | Defence Strength | 0.76 |
| 0.7 | Points Per Game | 1.5 |
| 2/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 9/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 0.9 | Average Scored | 1.8 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Albirex Niigata are averaging 0.9 goals scored and 2.0 conceded per match, while Kashima Antlers average 1.8 scored and 1.7 conceded per game.
Albirex Niigata 9-20
Kashima Antlers 18-17
What are the odds for this match?
Albirex Niigata to win: @3.4
Draw: @3.3
Kashima Antlers to win: @2.15
Over 2.5 Goals: @2.025
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