Urawa vs Kashima Antlers Prediction 20 September 2025
The upcoming clash between Urawa Red Diamonds and Kashima Antlers promises to be an exciting encounter. The teams are displaying varying levels of form, adding intrigue to this matchup. Urawa Red Diamonds have not secured a victory in their last 8 head-to-head games against Kashima Antlers, but playing at home, they will be eager to break this streak. The team has been inconsistent and needs points to solidify their position in the standings. Meanwhile, the visitors are showing more stable form and sit in second place, vying for the top spot.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the teams took place on 16 March 2025 and ended in a 1-1 draw. Here's a comparative breakdown of the stats from that encounter (home team - Kashima Antlers):
- possession: 60% vs 40%;
- corners: 9 vs 4;
- fouls: 7 vs 11;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 0;
- shots on target: 3 vs 6.
📊Statistical preview of official encounters between Urawa Red Diamonds and Kashima Antlers:
- 46 matches played;
- home team victories - 15, away team wins - 16, draws - 15;
- goals scored - 51 against 55;
- average goals in the first half - 0.91, in the second half - 1.39;
- average total goals per match - 2.3.
Head-to-head statistics Urawa - Kashima Antlers

Urawa Red Diamonds Team Overview
The last official match took place on in the J1 League, with Gamba Osaka hosting Urawa Red Diamonds. The game ended with a 1-0 scoreline.
Here are the match statistics (Urawa Red Diamonds vs Gamba Osaka):
- possession: 50% vs 50%;
- corner kicks: 6 vs 7;
- fouls: 8 vs 9;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 1;
- shots on target: 4 vs 4.
Urawa Red Diamonds are striving to improve their standing, currently sitting 8th in the table. Over their last five matches, they have managed just one win, alongside three defeats and a draw. Their form is concerning: with only one victory in five games, there's a clear need to bolster both their defense and attack. They average 1.34 goals scored per match while conceding nearly the same amount at 1.07 goals. The "Red Devils" face challenges in maintaining consistent results, often experiencing fluctuating outcomes in their games.
Match Results: Urawa Red Diamonds

Kashima Antlers Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the J1 League tournament (home team - Kashima Antlers, away - Shonan Bellmare). The match concluded with a scoreline of 3:0.
Here are the match stats (Kashima Antlers vs Shonan Bellmare):
- ball possession: 52% vs 48%;
- corner kicks: 8 vs 3;
- fouls: 10 vs 14;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 3;
- shots on target: 8 vs 4.
Kashima Antlers have been showcasing confident play throughout the season, currently sitting second in the league due to their strong form. With 6 wins in their last 10 matches, they boast a high attacking efficiency, averaging 1.7 goals per game. At the same time, their defense remains solid, conceding only about 1 goal per match (0.93). The last encounter between these teams ended in a 1-1 draw, but historically, Kashima perform well against this opponent on the road.
Match Results: Kashima Antlers
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Kashima Antlers are currently dealing with injury issues: Homare Tokuda is sidelined with a broken ankle, Shu Morooka is out due to an Achilles tendon injury, and Yoshihiro Shimoda is also out for an extended period with a metatarsal fracture.
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 46;
- First-half wins for the home team (at home) - 2; for the away team (on the road) - 6; draws - 15;
- Average first-half total: 0.91;
- Today's home team averages 0.35 goals, while the visitors average 0.57.
First-Half Stats: Urawa Red Diamonds (home) vs Kashima Antlers (away)
- Matches played in the tournament: 15 vs 14;
- Wins: 7 (46.67%) vs 3 (21.43%);
- Losses: 2 (13.33%) vs 5 (35.71%);
- Draws: 6 (40%) vs 6 (42.86%);
- Average goals scored: 1 vs 1.14;
- Average goals conceded: 0.27 vs 0.71.
Last 10 Matches (overall):
- Wins: 6 vs 2;
- Losses: 2 vs 2;
- Draws: 2 vs 6;
- Average first-half total: 1 (scored - 0.8, conceded - 0.2) vs 1.3 (scored - 0.6, conceded - 0.7).
- Urawa Red Diamonds have drawn the first half in 6 of their last 7 head-to-heads against Kashima Antlers at home (J-League 1).
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 46;
- Home wins - 15, Away wins - 16, Draws - 15.
Statistics: Urawa Red Diamonds vs Kashima Antlers
- Matches played in the tournament: 29 vs 29;
- Victories: 13 vs 17;
- Win percentage: 45% vs 59%;
- Losses: 8 vs 8;
- Draws: 8 vs 4.
Last 10 Matches:
- Wins: 4 vs 6;
- Losses: 4 vs 2;
- Draws: 2 vs 2.
- Urawa Red Diamonds have drawn in 7 consecutive head-to-head matches against Kashima Antlers (J1 League).
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Today's home team average goals scored - 1.11, away team - 1.2;
- Average total goals in head-to-head matches - 2.3;
- Both teams scored: overall - 25 times; at the home team's ground - 15 times.
Statistics: Urawa Red Diamonds vs Kashima Antlers
- Average tournament total: 2.41 vs 2.45;
- Average goals scored: 1.34 vs 1.52;
- Average first-half total: 0.69 vs 0.66;
- Average second-half total: 0.66 vs 0.86;
- Urawa Red Diamonds: average home total in the tournament - 1.53;
- Kashima Antlers: average away total in the tournament - 1.21;
- Last 10 matches (average total): 1.3 (home - 1) vs 1.7 (away - 1).
- Kashima Antlers have scored less than 1.5 goals away in 8 of their last 9 head-to-head encounters with Urawa Red Diamonds (J1 League).
- Kashima Antlers have scored less than 1.5 goals away in 8 of their last 9 matches.
- Kashima Antlers have scored less than 1.5 goals away in 7 of their last 8 matches (J1 League).
Corners Prediction
Urawa Red Diamonds: Statistics
- Season: average tournament total - 4.79; at home - 5;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 5.2; at home - 3.75.
Kashima Antlers: Statistics
- Season: average tournament total - 5.55, away - 5.14;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 4.7; away - 4.4.
Cards Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches
- Average yellow cards in head-to-head matches - 2.74 (1.37 for home and away teams);
- Average yellow cards at the home ground - 3.13 (1.48 for home and 1.65 for away teams).
Urawa Red Diamonds: Statistics
- Season: average tournament total - 0.9; at home - 0.67;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 1.5; at home - 1.
Kashima Antlers: Statistics
- Season: average tournament total - 1.24, away - 1.21;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 1.3; away - 1.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 46;
- Both teams scored overall - 25 times;
- At the home team's ground - 15 times.
Statistics: Urawa Red Diamonds vs Kashima Antlers
- Total matches played in the tournament: 29 vs 29;
- Total season matches where both teams scored (BTTS): 17 vs 15;
- Urawa Red Diamonds' BTTS at home - 7 (47%);
- Kashima Antlers' BTTS away - 7 (50%).
Last 10 Matches:
- Total BTTS matches: 7 vs 7;
- Urawa Red Diamonds' BTTS at home - 2 (50%);
- Kashima Antlers' BTTS away - 3 (60%).