Kashima Antlers vs Avispa Fukuoka Prediction 16 August 2025
In the upcoming J1 League clash between Kashima Antlers and Avispa Fukuoka, fans can expect an engaging showdown. Both teams have been delivering commendable performances in recent matches, but their season objectives differ: the hosts aim to solidify their leadership, while the visitors are looking to climb into the upper half of the table. Kashima's playing style focuses on attack, whereas Avispa relies on a solid defense. Their last head-to-head ended with Kashima securing a 3-2 victory, adding an extra layer of intrigue to this encounter.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the teams took place on 06 August 2025 and ended with a 3-2 scoreline. Here's a comparison of the statistics from that encounter (home team - Kashima Antlers):
- possession: 64% vs 36%;
- corners: 10 vs 3;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 7;
- shots on target: 11 vs 7.
📊Statistical preview of the official encounters between Kashima Antlers and Avispa Fukuoka:
- 18 matches played;
- home victories: 9, away victories: 5, draws: 4;
- goals scored: 21 for the hosts, 13 for the visitors;
- average goals in the first half: 1.17, in the second half: 0.72;
- average total goals per match: 1.89.
Head-to-head statistics Kashima Antlers - Avispa Fukuoka
Kashima Antlers Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on in the J-League 1 tournament, with Tokyo as the hosts and Kashima Antlers as the visitors. The match concluded with a score of 0-1.
Here are the game statistics (Kashima Antlers vs Tokyo):
- possession percentage: 37% vs 63%;
- corners: 5 vs 9;
- fouls: 9 vs 10;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 0;
- shots on target: 5 vs 3.
Kashima Antlers are confidently leading the league, showcasing exceptional form. The "Deer" have been impressive in their last 10 matches, securing victory in 6 of them. Their attack is highly productive, averaging 1.8 goals per game, while their defense makes it tough for opponents to score, conceding only an average of 0.96 goals per match. In previous head-to-head encounters with Avispa, Kashima have often dominated, scoring fewer than 1.5 goals on just 1 occasion out of 9.
Match Results: Kashima Antlers
Avispa Fukuoka Team Overview
The visitors' last official match was on in the J1 League, with Kawasaki Frontale hosting Avispa Fukuoka. The game concluded with a 5-2 scoreline.
Here's the match statistics (Avispa Fukuoka vs Kawasaki Frontale):
- possession: 69% vs 31%;
- corner kicks: 6 vs 3;
- fouls: 10 vs 17;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 4;
- shots on target: 6 vs 4.
Avispa Fukuoka hold the 10th spot in the standings and are still in the hunt for higher positions, thanks to their resilience against defeats-they have avoided losing in 8 of their last 9 matches. The "Wasps" are known for their counter-attacking style and solid defensive line, conceding an average of just 1 goal per match while scoring at a modest rate of 1.04 goals on average. In their latest clash against Kashima, they narrowly lost by a small margin.
Match Results: Avispa Fukuoka
Latest news
Kashima Antlers
Kashima Antlers reclaim the top spot in the J-League: thanks to a lone goal by Kyosuke Tagawa in their clash against Tokyo (1-0), Toru Oniki's side leapfrogs to first place, edging out Kashiwa Reysol on goal difference.
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 18;
- First half wins for the home team - 4; for the away team - 1; draws - 5;
- Average first half total: 1.17;
- Today's home side averages 0.78 goals, while the visitors average 0.39.
First Half Statistics: Kashima Antlers (home) vs Avispa Fukuoka (away)
- Matches played in the tournament: 13 vs 12;
- Wins: 7 (53.85%) vs 1 (8.33%);
- Losses: 2 (15.38%) vs 2 (16.67%);
- Draws: 4 (30.77%) vs 9 (75%);
- Average goals scored: 1.38 vs 0.83;
- Average goals conceded: 0.38 vs 0.5.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- Wins: 5 vs 1;
- Losses: 2 vs 1;
- Draws: 3 vs 8;
- Average first half total: 1.4 (scored - 0.8, conceded - 0.6) vs 1.2 (scored - 0.6, conceded - 0.6).
- Avispa Fukuoka have drawn the first half in 9 of their last 10 matches (J-League 1).
- Avispa Fukuoka have drawn the first half in their last 7 away matches (J-League 1).
- Avispa Fukuoka have drawn the first half in their last 6 matches.
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 18;
- Home team wins - 9, Away team wins - 5, Draws - 4.
Statistics: Kashima Antlers vs Avispa Fukuoka
- Matches played in the tournament: 25 vs 25;
- Wins: 15 vs 9;
- Win percentage: 60% vs 36%;
- Losses: 8 vs 8;
- Draws: 2 vs 8.
Last 10 Matches:
- Wins: 6 vs 5;
- Losses: 3 vs 2;
- Draws: 1 vs 3.
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Today's home team average goals - 1.17, away team - 0.72;
- Average total goals in head-to-head matches - 1.89;
- Both teams scored: all time - 5 times; at the home team's ground - 3 times.
Statistics: Kashima Antlers vs Avispa Fukuoka
- Average total in the tournament: 2.44 vs 2.04;
- Average goals scored: 1.48 vs 1.04;
- First half average total: 0.72 vs 0.44;
- Second half average total: 0.76 vs 0.6;
- Kashima Antlers: home average total in the tournament - 1.77;
- Avispa Fukuoka: away average total in the tournament - 1;
- Last 10 matches (average total): 1.8 (home - 2.33) vs 1.6 (away - 1.8).
- Kashima Antlers score less than 1.5 goals in 8 of their last 9 head-to-head meetings with Avispa Fukuoka (J-League 1).
- Kashima Antlers score less than 1.5 goals in 7 of their last 8 encounters with Avispa Fukuoka.
- Kashima Antlers score less than 1.5 goals in their last 8 out of 9 matches (J-League 1).
Corners Prediction
Kashima Antlers: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 5.44; at home - 5.92;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 5.8; at home - 7.33.
Avispa Fukuoka: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 3.96, away - 4.17;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 6.6; away - 5.2.
Cards Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches
- Average total yellow cards in head-to-head matches - 2.12 (1.06 for home team and 1.06 for away team);
- Average total yellow cards at home ground - 3.1 (0.9 for home team and 2.2 for away team).
Kashima Antlers: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 1.2; at home - 1.15;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 1; at home - 1.17.
Avispa Fukuoka: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 1.12, away - 0.75;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 1.4; away - 2.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 18;
- Both teams scored all-time - 5 times;
- At the home team's ground - 3 times.
Statistics: Kashima Antlers vs Avispa Fukuoka
- Total matches played in the tournament: 25 vs 25;
- Total season matches where both teams scored (BTTS): 12 vs 11;
- Kashima Antlers BTTS at home - 7 (54%);
- Avispa Fukuoka BTTS away - 4 (33%).
Last 10 matches:
- Total BTTS matches: 7 vs 5;
- Kashima Antlers BTTS at home - 5 (83%);
- Avispa Fukuoka BTTS away - 3 (60%).
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Considering the form of both teams and their head-to-head statistics, we can anticipate a cautious approach from the visitors and aggressive play from the home side. The over 2.5 goals market seems overly risky, as such outcomes have been rare between these sides (only once in the last 7 games). However, betting on both teams to score appears more fitting: given the current trend for the hosts (7 out of their last 8 games) and the visitors, this option seems the most likely outcome for the match.No comments
Betting Tips: Kashima Antlers - Avispa Fukuoka
in 9 of last 10 games (J1 League).in last 7 away games (J1 League).in last 6 games..svg)
in 6 of last 7 games.
in 8 of last 9 games.in last 7 games (J1 League).in 9 of last 10 home games against Avispa Fukuoka.in 20 of last 22 home games (J1 League).in 9 of last 10 home games.Comparison of Teams Stats
Other predictions
