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 – Mito Hollyhock vs Kashima Antlers
Kashima Antlers will be hoping to return to winning ways after a 1-1 Japan J-League draw with Mito Hollyhock on April 4. In that match, Kashima Antlers saw 66% of the ball and created 15 goal attempts, with 3 on 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 |
Urawa Red Diamonds's Last Match – Kawasaki Frontale vs Urawa Red Diamonds
Urawa Red Diamonds will hope to recover from their recent 2-3 Japan J-League setback against Kawasaki Frontale on April 5. In that match, Urawa Red Diamonds had 47% possession and 6 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 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 | 1.4 |
| 8/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 5/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 1.8 | Average Scored | 1.7 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Kashima Antlers are averaging 1.8 goals scored and 0.6 conceded per match, while Urawa Red Diamonds average 1.7 scored and 1.1 conceded per game.



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