Our Kashima Antlers vs JEF Utd Chiba Prediction: 2-0
Kashima Antlers vs JEF Utd Chiba in the Japan J-League is scheduled for an 06:00 GMT kick-off on Sunday March 22, 2026. A 2-1 victory for the hosts is our top prediction, yet given both teams’ attacking form, BTTS seems like a smart betting choice.
This Kashima Antlers vs JEF Utd Chiba 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 – Machida Zelvia vs Kashima Antlers
Kashima Antlers must win to build on their momentum after securing a hard-fought 3-0 Japan J-League victory over Machida Zelvia in their last outing. In that match, Kashima Antlers recorded 56% possession, attempting 8 shots on goal, with 5 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Machida Zelvia | 44% | 10 (3) | 1.83 | 42 |
Kashima Antlers | 56% | 8 (5) | 1.57 | 24 |
JEF Utd Chiba's Last Match – JEF Utd Chiba vs FC Tokyo
JEF Utd Chiba will be eager to respond after suffering a 1-2 Japan J-League defeat at the hands of FC Tokyo on March 18. In that match, JEF Utd Chiba recorded 46% possession, firing 7 shots at goal, with 2 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
JEF Utd Chiba | 46% | 7 (2) | 1.13 | 23 |
FC Tokyo | 54% | 14 (11) | 2.48 | 64 |
Kashima Antlers vs JEF Utd Chiba Stats
Key Stats
| Kashima Antlers | JEF Utd Chiba | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.25 | Attacking Strength | 0.58 |
| 0.35 | Defence Strength | 1.22 |
| 2.6 | Points Per Game | 1.4 |
| 8/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 5/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 3/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1.6 | Average Scored | 1.5 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Kashima Antlers are averaging 1.8 goals scored and 0.5 conceded per match, while JEF Utd Chiba average 1.1 scored and 1.5 conceded per game.



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