Yokohama Marinos vs Kashima Antlers Prediction 7 August 2026
🔊 Japanese football is entering a new era. On August 7, 2026, the J-League kicks off in August for the first time in its history, aligning its calendar with the major European leagues. And the two clubs chosen to open this new chapter are genuine legends - sides that have never been relegated since the league was founded in 1993. Kashima Antlers take on Yokohama Marinos in that historic match.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 10 May 2026 and ended with a scoreline of 1:1. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Yokohama Marinos):
- ball possession percentage: 47% vs 53%;
- corner kicks: 9 vs 3;
- fouls: 15 vs 4;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 0;
- shots on target: 3 vs 3.
📊 Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Yokohama Marinos and Kashima Antlers:
- played 51 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 17, for the away team - 28, draws - 6;
- number of goals - 74 against 86;
- average total in the 1st half - 1.37, in the 2nd half - 1.76;
- average total goals in the match - 3.14.
Head-to-head statistics Yokohama Marinos - Kashima Antlers
Yokohama Marinos Team Overview
Last season's transition campaign was a poor one - they finished 7th in the eastern group. In the playoff for 13th place overall, they beat Shimizu comfortably, 4-1 on aggregate. Even so, Hideo Oshima left his post, replaced by 53-year-old Australian Steve Corica, who had only ever worked back home. Under him, Yokohama beat Rosso Kumamoto 3-1 and drew 1-1 with Tegevajaro Miyazaki - that's the full preseason.
Match Results: Yokohama Marinos
Kashima Antlers Team Overview
Antlers come into this match as runners-up. They had a remarkable regular season - 45 points - but lost the title to Vissel Kobe. It was effectively decided in the first leg, which Toru Onika's side lost 0-5. Winning the second leg 2-0 wasn't enough to turn it around. The manager kept his job, though, so tactically Kashima are the same machine - patient, defensively solid, waiting for their moment and hitting hard on the counter. They've had just one preseason match, a comfortable 5-0 win over second-division side Vegalta Sendai.
Match Results: Kashima Antlers
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- the home team scores on average - 1.45, the guests - 1.69;
- average over/under goals in head-to-head matches - 3.14;
- both teams scored: overall - 32; at the home team's field - 19.
- Kashima Antlers have scored under 1.5 goals in last 5 away games against Yokohama Marinos (J1 League).
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 51;
- both teams scored all-time - 32 times;
- on the home team’s field - 19 times.
- Yokohama Marinos have scored and conceded in 7 of last 8 games against Kashima Antlers (J1 League).
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 51;
- home team wins - 17, away team wins - 28, draws - 6.
Statistics: Yokohama Marinos vs Kashima Antlers
- matches played in the tournament: 0 vs 0;
- wins: 0 vs 0;
- win percentage: 0% vs 0%;
- losses: 0 vs 0;
- draws: 0 vs 0.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 4 vs 8;
- losses: 5 vs 2;
- draws: 1 vs 0.
- Kashima Antlers have not lost in 33 of last 35 games (J1 League).
- Kashima Antlers have not lost in 29 of last 31 games.
- Kashima Antlers have not lost in 16 of last 18 away games (J1 League).
- Kashima Antlers have not lost in 14 of last 16 away games.
⭐ Editor's Pick
The opening of a new J-League era looks set to be an entertaining one. Kashima Antlers come into this match as favourites - strong form and a runner-up finish last season back that up. Yokohama are inconsistent, but at home they can make life difficult. We're leaning towards a 1-1 draw. The pick: Both Teams To Score - Yes.
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Betting Tips: Yokohama Marinos - Kashima Antlers
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