Our Kashima Antlers vs Gamba Osaka Prediction: 2-1
Kashima Antlers vs Gamba Osaka in the Japan J-League is scheduled for an 06:00 GMT kick-off on Sunday October 5, 2025. We predict a 2-1 home victory, but with both teams showing attacking intent, BTTS (Both Teams to Score) is another strong betting option.
This Kashima Antlers vs Gamba 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 – Nagoya Grampus vs Kashima Antlers
Kashima Antlers must win to build on their momentum after securing a hard-fought 4-0 Japan J-League victory over Nagoya Grampus in their last outing. In that match, Kashima Antlers saw 46% of the ball and created 9 goal attempts, with 6 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Nagoya Grampus | 54% | 9 (4) | 1.01 | 59 |
 Kashima Antlers | 46% | 9 (6) | 0.88 | 36 |
Gamba Osaka's Last Match – Ratchaburi FC vs Gamba Osaka
Gamba Osaka will aim to maintain their momentum following a 2-0 AFC Champions League Two triumph against Ratchaburi FC on October 2. In that match, Gamba Osaka recorded 60% possession, attempting 9 shots on goal, with 5 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ratchaburi FC | 40% | 8 (3) | 0.51 | 26 |
 Gamba Osaka | 60% | 9 (5) | 0.44 | 38 |
Kashima Antlers vs Gamba Osaka Stats
Key Stats
| Kashima Antlers | Gamba Osaka | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.3 | Attacking Strength | 1.16 |
| 0.72 | Defence Strength | 1.46 |
| 2.1 | Points Per Game | 2.1 |
| 6/10 | WIN | 7/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 0/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 2 | Average Scored | 2.2 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Kashima Antlers are averaging 2.0 goals scored and 1.1 conceded per match, while Gamba Osaka average 2.2 scored and 1.7 conceded per game.
Kashima Antlers 20-11
Gamba Osaka 22-17
What are the odds for this match?
Kashima Antlers to win: @2.2
Draw: @3.5
Gamba Osaka to win: @3.1
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.85
Kashima Antlers 
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Gamba Osaka 
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Fagiano Okayama 
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