Our Kashima Antlers vs Urawa Red Diamonds Prediction: 2-0
Kashima Antlers vs Urawa Red Diamonds in the Japan J-League is scheduled for an 05:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday April 18, 2026. Our forecast favors a 1-0 Kashima Antlers victory, with their defensive discipline proving too strong for Urawa Red Diamonds to break down.
This Kashima Antlers vs Urawa Red Diamonds 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 – Kawasaki Frontale vs Kashima Antlers
Kashima Antlers will be eager to build on their previous performance after securing a 2-0 Japan J-League victory over Kawasaki Frontale on April 12. In that match, Kashima Antlers saw 45% of the ball and created 9 goal attempts, with 6 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Kawasaki Frontale | 55% | 8 (2) | 0.84 | 67 |
 Kashima Antlers | 45% | 9 (6) | 1.63 | 30 |
Urawa Red Diamonds's Last Match – Urawa Red Diamonds vs Tokyo Verdy
Urawa Red Diamonds will aim to turn their fortunes around after a 1-1 Japan J-League draw with Tokyo Verdy on April 12. In that match, Urawa Red Diamonds had 61% possession and 10 attempts at goal, with 4 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Urawa Red Diamonds | 61% | 10 (4) | 1.29 | 49 |
 Tokyo Verdy | 39% | 4 (2) | 1.84 | 35 |
Kashima Antlers vs Urawa Red Diamonds Stats
Key Stats
| Kashima Antlers | Urawa Red Diamonds | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.32 | Attacking Strength | 0.67 |
| 0.34 | Defence Strength | 0.88 |
| 2.6 | Points Per Game | 1.2 |
| 8/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 6/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 3/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 3/10 |
| 1.8 | Average Scored | 1.4 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Kashima Antlers are averaging 1.8 goals scored and 0.5 conceded per match, while Urawa Red Diamonds average 1.4 scored and 1.2 conceded per game.
Kashima Antlers 18-5
Urawa Red Diamonds 14-12
What are the odds for this match?
Kashima Antlers to win: @1.9
Draw: @3.5
Urawa Red Diamonds to win: @3.75
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.9