Our Kawasaki Frontale vs Kashima Antlers Prediction: 1-3
Kawasaki Frontale vs Kashima Antlers in the Japan J-League is scheduled for an 07:00 GMT kick-off on Sunday April 12, 2026. A 1-3 result in favor of the away side seems likely, but given the offensive strengths of both teams, over 2.5 goals could be a valuable alternative bet.
This Kawasaki Frontale vs Kashima Antlers 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
Kawasaki Frontale's Last Match – Kawasaki Frontale vs Urawa Red Diamonds
Kawasaki Frontale will look to carry forward their winning form after a 3-2 Japan J-League success over Urawa Red Diamonds on April 5. In that match, Kawasaki Frontale had 53% possession and 12 attempts at goal, with 5 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Kawasaki Frontale | 53% | 12 (5) | 0.87 | 39 |
 Urawa Red Diamonds | 47% | 6 (5) | 1.62 | 17 |
Kashima Antlers's Last Match – Mito Hollyhock vs Kashima Antlers
Kashima Antlers should win to turn things around after settling for a 1-1 Japan J-League draw against Mito Hollyhock on April 4. In that match, Kashima Antlers controlled 66% of possession and managed 15 shots on goal, with 3 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Mito Hollyhock | 34% | 5 (2) | 0.61 | 42 |
 Kashima Antlers | 66% | 15 (3) | 2.62 | 67 |
Kawasaki Frontale vs Kashima Antlers Stats
Key Stats
| Kawasaki Frontale | Kashima Antlers | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.62 | Attacking Strength | 1.34 |
| 2.09 | Defence Strength | 0.44 |
| 1.2 | Points Per Game | 2.6 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 8/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 5/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 1.4 | Average Scored | 1.8 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Kawasaki Frontale are averaging 1.4 goals scored and 2.0 conceded per match, while Kashima Antlers average 1.8 scored and 0.6 conceded per game.
Kawasaki Frontale 14-20
Kashima Antlers 18-6
What are the odds for this match?
Kawasaki Frontale to win: @2.8
Draw: @3.6
Kashima Antlers to win: @2.3
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