Kashima Antlers vs Cerezo Osaka Prediction, H2H Stats & Statistical Bets 23 September 2025
The upcoming clash between Kashima Antlers and Cerezo Osaka promises to be an exciting contest. The two sides are currently displaying different levels of play: Kashima sit atop the league standings, while Cerezo are fighting to climb higher. Recent match statistics reveal that the hosts are in excellent form, securing 7 wins out of their last 10 matches, whereas the visitors have been inconsistent, with only 3 victories in the same period. Tactics will play a crucial role: the Antlers favor an attacking style with high ball possession, while Cerezo prefer to operate on the counterattack.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the teams took place on 12 April 2025 and ended with a 1-0 scoreline. Here's a comparative breakdown of that encounter (home team - Cerezo Osaka):
- possession: 65% vs 35%;
- corners: 8 vs 4;
- fouls: 8 vs 17;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 2;
- shots on target: 6 vs 1.
📊Analytical review of previous official matches between Kashima Antlers and Cerezo Osaka:
- 42 matches played;
- home team victories - 26, away team wins - 10, draws - 6;
- goals scored (home/away) - 63 to 36;
- average total goals per match - 2.36.
Head-to-head statistics Kashima Antlers - Cerezo Osaka
Kashima Antlers Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on as part of the J1 League (home team - Urawa Red Diamonds, away team - Kashima Antlers). The match concluded with a scoreline of 0-1.
Here are the game statistics (Kashima Antlers vs Urawa Red Diamonds):
- possession percentage: 35% vs 65%;
- corner kicks: 3 vs 7;
- fouls: 10 vs 10;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 1;
- shots on target: 2 vs 2.
Kashima Antlers are confidently leading the league, showcasing consistent performances. The team has won 18 out of 30 matches this season, conceding an average of just 0.9 goals per game. Their recent form is impressive, with three consecutive victories, one draw, and one loss. Particularly noteworthy is their offensive prowess, scoring around 1.5 goals per match while maintaining a solid defense. Their last head-to-head encounter with Cerezo ended in a narrow 0-1 defeat, highlighting their motivation to seek revenge.
Match Results: Kashima Antlers
Cerezo Osaka Team Overview
The latest official match for the current visitors took place on in the J1 League, featuring Cerezo Osaka as the hosts and Kashiwa Reysol as the visitors. The match ended in a 1-1 draw.
Here are the game statistics (Cerezo Osaka vs Kashiwa Reysol):
- possession percentage: 39% vs 61%;
- corner kicks: 4 vs 11;
- fouls: 7 vs 15;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 1;
- shots on target: 6 vs 1.
Cerezo Osaka can't boast the same consistency, sitting 9th in the table with fluctuating form, having won just 3 of their last 10 matches. The visitors average around 1.57 goals per game but also concede quite a bit, with about 1.4 goals allowed per match. On the road, they struggle to find the back of the net against stronger opponents.
Match Results: Cerezo Osaka
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Kashima Antlers
Antlers have a growing list of injuries that raises concerns. Forward Homare Tokuda has been sidelined since March with a broken ankle and remains out of action. Shu Morooka is also on a lengthy recovery path due to an Achilles tear. In defense, there's a serious issue as Ikuma Sekigawa has suffered a knee injury.
Prediction for the 1st half
First Half Statistics: Kashima Antlers (home) vs Cerezo Osaka (away)
- matches played in the tournament: 15 vs 14;
- wins: 7 (46.67%) vs 1 (7.14%);
- losses: 2 (13.33%) vs 5 (35.71%);
- draws: 6 (40%) vs 8 (57.14%);
- average goals scored: 1.2 vs 1.64;
- average goals conceded: 0.33 vs 1.
Last 10 Matches (overall):
- wins: 3 vs 2;
- losses: 2 vs 3;
- draws: 5 vs 5;
- average first-half total: 1.2 (scored - 0.6, conceded - 0.6) vs 1.2 (scored - 0.5, conceded - 0.7).
- Kashima Antlers have drawn the first half at home in 7 of their last 8 head-to-head encounters with Cerezo Osaka in the J1 League.
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head:
- Total encounters - 42;
- Home wins - 26, Away wins - 10, Draws - 6.
Statistics: Kashima Antlers vs Cerezo Osaka
- Matches played in the tournament: 30 vs 30;
- Wins: 18 vs 11;
- Win percentage: 60% vs 37%;
- Losses: 8 vs 9;
- Draws: 4 vs 10.
Last 10 Matches:
- Wins: 7 vs 3;
- Losses: 1 vs 3;
- Draws: 2 vs 4.
- Kashima Antlers have avoided defeat in 16 of the last 17 head-to-head meetings (J1 League).
- Kashima Antlers are unbeaten in 7 of the last 8 head-to-head encounters.
- Kashima Antlers have not lost at home in 11 of their last 12 matches.
- Kashima Antlers have avoided defeat in 9 of their last 10 matches.
- Kashima Antlers are unbeaten at home in 8 of their last 9 matches (J1 League).
- Kashima Antlers are on a 7-match unbeaten run (J1 League).
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-Head:
- The home team averages - 1.5 goals, the away team - 0.86;
- Average total goals in head-to-head matches - 2.36;
- Both teams scored: overall - 19 times; at the home team's ground - 8 times.
Statistics: Kashima Antlers vs Cerezo Osaka
- Average tournament total: 2.4 vs 2.97;
- Average goals scored: 1.5 vs 1.57;
- Average first-half total: 0.67 vs 0.73;
- Average second-half total: 0.83 vs 0.83;
- Kashima Antlers: average home total in the tournament - 1.8;
- Cerezo Osaka: average away total in the tournament - 1.71;
- Last 10 matches (average total): 1.7 (home - 2.4) vs 1.6 (away - 2).
- Cerezo Osaka score less than 1.5 goals away in 8 of the last 9 head-to-head meetings.
Corners Prediction
Kashima Antlers: Statistics
- Season: average tournament total - 5.47; at home - 5.93;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 4.8; at home - 5.
Cerezo Osaka: Statistics
- Season: average tournament total - 5.6, away - 4.43;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 6.2; away - 5.25.
Cards Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches
- Average total yellow cards in head-to-head matches - 2 (1 for the home team and 1 for the visitors);
- Average yellow cards at the home ground - 2.1 (1.1 for the home team and 1 for the visitors).
Kashima Antlers: Statistics
- Season: average tournament total - 1.23; at home - 1.27;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 1.2; at home - 1.6.
Cerezo Osaka: Statistics
- Season: average tournament total - 1, away - 1.07;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 1; away - 1.25.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-Head:
- Total encounters - 42;
- Both teams scored overall - 19 times;
- At the home ground - 8 times.
Statistics: Kashima Antlers vs Cerezo Osaka
- Total matches played in the tournament: 30 vs 30;
- Total matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 15 vs 21;
- Kashima Antlers BTTS at home - 8 (53%);
- Cerezo Osaka BTTS away - 9 (64%).
Last 10 Matches:
- Total BTTS matches: 6 vs 7;
- Kashima Antlers BTTS at home - 4 (80%);
- Cerezo Osaka BTTS away - 3 (75%).
- Kashima Antlers score and concede at home in 6 of their last 7 matches.
- Cerezo Osaka score and concede in 7 of their last 8 matches.
- Cerezo Osaka score and concede in 6 of their last 7 matches (J1 League).
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Taking into account the current form of both teams and their head-to-head statistics, we can anticipate a tense match with plenty of chances on both ends. Historically, however, clashes between these opponents often result in low-scoring affairs when played at the host's venue (under 3 goals). Given Cerezo Osaka's away form and their recent struggles to convert against solid defensive lines like Kashima Antlers, it seems reasonable to predict a bet on Cerezo Osaka's individual total under 1.5. This is supported by the fact that this bet has been successful in most of their recent head-to-head encounters.No comments
Betting Tips: Kashima Antlers - Cerezo Osaka
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