Our Kashima Antlers vs Cerezo Osaka Prediction: 2-2
Kashima Antlers vs Cerezo Osaka in the Japan J-League is scheduled for an 09:00 GMT kick-off on Tuesday September 23, 2025. Our forecast favors a 2-2 draw, with both sides expected to find the net, making BTTS a highly probable scenario.
This Kashima Antlers vs Cerezo Osaka prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Kashima Antlers's Last Match – Urawa Red Diamonds vs Kashima Antlers
Kashima Antlers will aim to maintain their momentum following a 1-0 Japan J-League triumph against Urawa Red Diamonds on September 20. In that match, Kashima Antlers recorded 35% possession, firing 6 shots at goal, with 2 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Urawa Red Diamonds | 65% | 14 (5) | 1.38 | 48 |
 Kashima Antlers | 35% | 6 (2) | 0.69 | 26 |
Cerezo Osaka's Last Match – Cerezo Osaka vs Kashiwa Reysol
Cerezo Osaka should win to turn things around after settling for a 1-1 Japan J-League draw against Kashiwa Reysol on September 20. In that match, Cerezo Osaka had 39% possession and 11 attempts at goal, with 5 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cerezo Osaka | 39% | 11 (5) | 1.41 | 46 |
 Kashiwa Reysol | 61% | 4 (2) | 0.99 | 74 |
Kashima Antlers vs Cerezo Osaka Stats
Key Stats
| Kashima Antlers | Cerezo Osaka | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.31 | Attacking Strength | 1.45 |
| 1 | Defence Strength | 1.39 |
| 2.1 | Points Per Game | 1.3 |
| 6/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1.9 | Average Scored | 1.6 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Kashima Antlers are averaging 1.9 goals scored and 1.4 conceded per match, while Cerezo Osaka average 1.6 scored and 1.5 conceded per game.
Kashima Antlers 19-14
Cerezo Osaka 16-15
What are the odds for this match?
Kashima Antlers to win: @2.45
Draw: @3.5
Cerezo Osaka to win: @2.75
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