Kashima Antlers vs Ventforet Prediction 23 September 2026
🔉 Ahead of Kashima Antlers' meeting with Ventforet Kofu in the Emperor's Cup, there is a clear contrast in attacking potential. The hosts have consistently scored more than two goals per game across their last ten matches, while the visitors are noticeably less prolific. That said, historically the head-to-head meetings between these two sides have often featured a limited number of goals and no heavy wins for either team. This balance between the hosts' attacking strength and the visitors' cautious approach shapes the intrigue ahead of the match.
Head-to-Head
📊 In official matches between Kashima Antlers and Ventforet Kofu, the two sides have met 24 times. The hosts have won 13, the visitors 7, with 4 draws. The goal record stands at 35-19 in Kashima's favour. On average, 0.88 goals have been scored in the first half and 1.38 in the second, giving an overall match average of 2.25 goals per game.
Head-to-head statistics Kashima Antlers - Ventforet
Kashima Antlers Team Overview
Kashima Antlers go into this match on the back of an inconsistent five-game run: three defeats, one win and one draw. Despite that, they have been averaging 2.7 goals per game over their last ten matches. Defensively, though, they have been leaking goals at a rate of 1.7 per game over the same period. Their home record this season also points to a high level of attacking activity, but the recent run of defeats suggests they may have problems converting their advantage against more organised opponents.
Match Results: Kashima Antlers
Ventforet Kofu Team Overview
Ventforet Kofu come into this match having won two and lost three of their last five, which reflects their inconsistent form over a short run. Across their last ten matches, they have managed only three wins, averaging fewer than one goal scored per game (0.9). They have also been conceding at a rate of 1.6 per game, which points to defensive difficulties against stronger opponents. That said, it is specifically against Kashima Antlers that Ventforet Kofu have often managed to avoid heavy defeats, thanks to a compact defensive shape and an ability to keep the scoreline close.
Match Results: Ventforet Kofu
Prediction for the outcome
Kashima Antlers have been excellent at home, winning 7 of their last 8 home matches - a strong trend. On top of that, their home record this season averages 3 goals scored and none conceded, which points to a significant advantage over their opponents. With that in mind, the bet to consider is Kashima Antlers to win with a handicap of -1.75 at odds of 1.80*.
Total Goals Prediction
In the last six head-to-head meetings between these two sides, Total Goals - Under 3.5 has come in every time, which confirms the trend. On top of that, Kashima Antlers have conceded an average of 1 goal per game in their last 10 home matches, while Ventforet Kofu have averaged fewer than 1 goal per game in their last 10 matches (0.9). These figures point to a tendency for moderate scoring in their head-to-head fixtures. We're therefore backing Total Goals - Under 3.5 at odds of 1.57*.
Risky Bet
Kashima Antlers have been consistently winning at home by comfortable margins, averaging three goals per game and conceding very little. However, the handicap (-2.25) trend is not directly supported, and in head-to-head meetings Kashima Antlers rarely score more than three goals, which increases the risk. That said, given the hosts' clear advantage and their high scoring rate at home, the Kashima Antlers Handicap -2.25 at odds of 2.30* may appeal to those willing to take a chance.
Reliable Bet
In the last 13 head-to-head matches played at Kashima Antlers' ground, Total Goals - Under 4.5 has come in every time, which points to the consistency of this outcome over a long sample. Factor in Ventforet Kofu's relatively modest scoring output in recent matches - averaging under one goal per game across their last 10 - and the bet looks as reliable as they come. The odds on Total Goals - Under 4.5 are 1.25*.
Correct Score Prediction
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm identifies three most likely scorelines for this match: 2-0 (9.95%), 2-1 (9.56%) and 1-0 (8.56%). The most probable outcome among them is a Kashima Antlers win by 2-0. The probabilities of the other options are also close, which points to a home advantage with moderate scoring.
*Odds are indicative and may vary across different bookmakers.*
⭐ Editor's Prediction
The hosts are favourites for this match. They come into it on a two-game unbeaten run, while their opponents have lost two matches in a row. Ventforet have traditionally struggled in away head-to-head fixtures: they are without a win in four consecutive such games, losing three of them. There is no reason to expect the visitors to end that poor run. The main bet for this match is Kashima to win with a handicap of -1.75.
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