Our Kashima Antlers vs Tokyo Verdy Prediction: 1-0
Kashima Antlers vs Tokyo Verdy in the Japan J-League is scheduled for an 06:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday February 22, 2025. Our forecast favors a 1-0 Kashima Antlers victory, with their defensive discipline proving too strong for Tokyo Verdy to break down.
This Kashima Antlers vs Tokyo Verdy 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 – Shonan Bellmare vs Kashima Antlers
Kashima Antlers will be eager to respond after suffering a 0-1 Japan J-League defeat at the hands of Shonan Bellmare on February 15. In that match, Kashima Antlers had 58% possession and 8 attempts at goal, with 7 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Shonan Bellmare | 42% | 12 (8) | 1.48 | 50 |
 Kashima Antlers | 58% | 8 (7) | 0.55 | 53 |
Tokyo Verdy's Last Match – Tokyo Verdy vs Shimizu S-Pulse
Tokyo Verdy must win to recover from their recent 0-1 Japan J-League defeat against Shimizu S-Pulse on February 16 and regain momentum. In that match, Tokyo Verdy saw 55% of the ball and created 3 goal attempts, with 2 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Tokyo Verdy | 55% | 3 (2) | 0.44 | 50 |
 Shimizu S-Pulse | 45% | 6 (2) | 1.24 | 31 |
Kashima Antlers vs Tokyo Verdy Stats
Key Stats
| Kashima Antlers | Tokyo Verdy | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.82 | Attacking Strength | 0.87 |
| 0.32 | Defence Strength | 0.55 |
| 1.6 | Points Per Game | 1.5 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 4/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 5/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 2/10 |
| 1.5 | Average Scored | 1.4 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Kashima Antlers are averaging 1.5 goals scored and 0.7 conceded per match, while Tokyo Verdy average 1.4 scored and 1.1 conceded per game.
Kashima Antlers 15-7
Tokyo Verdy 14-11
What are the odds for this match?
Kashima Antlers to win: @2.1
Draw: @3.1
Tokyo Verdy to win: @3.7
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