Our Vissel Kobe vs Kashima Antlers Prediction: 1-1
Vissel Kobe vs Kashima Antlers in the Japan J-League is scheduled for an 10:00 GMT kick-off on Friday October 17, 2025. A 1-1 result is our main prediction, but with both teams likely to score, BTTS is another strong betting choice.
This Vissel Kobe 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
Vissel Kobe's Last Match – Urawa Red Diamonds vs Vissel Kobe
Vissel Kobe will hope to recover from their recent 0-1 Japan J-League setback against Urawa Red Diamonds on October 4. In that match, Vissel Kobe controlled 52% of possession and managed 9 shots on goal, with 3 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Urawa Red Diamonds | 48% | 12 (1) | 0.78 | 49 |
 Vissel Kobe | 52% | 9 (3) | 1.68 | 54 |
Kashima Antlers's Last Match – Kashima Antlers vs Gamba Osaka
Determined to get back to winning ways, Kashima Antlers must win after their 0-0 Japan J-League draw against Gamba Osaka on October 5. In that match, Kashima Antlers had 56% possession and 7 attempts at goal, with 4 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Kashima Antlers | 56% | 7 (4) | 1.55 | 50 |
 Gamba Osaka | 44% | 5 (2) | 0.67 | 46 |
Vissel Kobe vs Kashima Antlers Stats
Key Stats
| Vissel Kobe | Kashima Antlers | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.39 | Attacking Strength | 1.27 |
| 0.72 | Defence Strength | 0.7 |
| 2 | Points Per Game | 1.9 |
| 6/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 4/10 |
| 6/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 2/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 3/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1.3 | Average Scored | 1.9 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Vissel Kobe are averaging 1.3 goals scored and 0.5 conceded per match, while Kashima Antlers average 1.9 scored and 1.1 conceded per game.
Vissel Kobe 13-5
Kashima Antlers 19-11
What are the odds for this match?
Vissel Kobe to win: @2
Draw: @3.4
Kashima Antlers to win: @3.9
Over 2.5 Goals: @2.025
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