Yokohama Marinos vs Kashima Antlers Prediction 25 May 2025
The upcoming clash between Yokohama Marinos and Kashima Antlers promises to be an intriguing spectacle. With current form showing contrasting trends, the hosts are struggling to find the back of the net, while the visitors boast an impressive winning streak. This encounter is expected to be intense, as both sides aim for maximum points. The hosts languish at the bottom of the league table and desperately need points to salvage their season, whereas the visitors confidently lead the race for the championship title. The question remains: will the hosts manage to break their losing streak, or will the visitors continue their dominance?
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the teams took place on 14 July 2024 and ended with a 4-1 scoreline. Here's a comparative breakdown of that encounter (Yokohama Marinos were the home side):
- yellow cards: 3 vs 0;
- corner kicks: 5 vs 9;
- shots on target: 9 vs 4.
📊Statistical preview of official encounters between Yokohama Marinos and Kashima Antlers:
- 47 matches played;
- home wins - 16, away wins - 25, draws - 6;
- goals scored - 69 for Yokohama, 81 for Kashima;
- average total goals in the 1st half - 1.38, in the 2nd half - 1.81;
- average total goals per match - 3.19.
Head-to-head statistics Yokohama Marinos - Kashima Antlers

Yokohama Marinos Team Overview
The last official match took place on in the J1 League, featuring Yokohama F. Marinos as the home team against Vissel Kobe. The match concluded with a 1-2 scoreline.
Here are the match statistics (Yokohama F. Marinos vs Vissel Kobe):
- possession: 52% vs 48%;
- corners: 5 vs 8;
- fouls: 13 vs 12;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 0;
- shots on target: 4 vs 3.
Yokohama Marinos are going through a challenging period, having lost their last eight matches in a row and sitting at the bottom of the table. Their playing style focuses on ball possession, but their finishing leaves much to be desired. In their last ten games, the hosts have averaged just 0.8 goals per match while conceding 2.3 goals - a concerning statistic for a club of their stature. Marinos also have a poor head-to-head record against Kashima Antlers, with their most recent encounter ending in a 4-1 defeat.
Match Results: Yokohama Marinos

Kashima Antlers Team Overview
The visitors last played an official match on in the J1 League (Kashima Antlers as the home team, Shimizu S-Pulse as the visitors). The game ended with a 1-0 scoreline.
Here are the match statistics (Kashima Antlers vs Shimizu S-Pulse):
- possession: 45% vs 55%;
- corners: 1 vs 4;
- fouls: 9 vs 12;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 1;
- shots on target: 3 vs 0.
Kashima Antlers sit atop the table, thanks to their consistent performances. The team has clinched five consecutive victories, showcasing their dominance both at home and away. Their strength lies in a well-organized defense and a swift transition from defense to attack. They average 1.5 goals per match while conceding just 0.8 goals, reflecting the high level of play from the "Deer." This confident play enables the team to maintain their lead in the league.
Match Results: Kashima Antlers
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Kashima Antlers
The team led by Daisuke Sato are in impressive form, securing five consecutive victories. Forward Leo Ceara tops the league's scoring chart with 9 goals, while his attacking partner Yuma Suzuki also ranks in the top 10 with 5 goals.
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head:
- Number of encounters - 47;
- Home wins - 16, Away wins - 25, Draws - 6.
Statistics: Yokohama Marinos vs Kashima Antlers
- Matches played in the tournament: 15 vs 17;
- Wins: 1 vs 12;
- Win percentage: 7% vs 71%;
- Losses: 9 vs 4;
- Draws: 5 vs 1.
Last 10 Matches:
- Wins: 0 vs 7;
- Losses: 8 vs 3;
- Draws: 2 vs 0.
- Yokohama Marinos cover a +1.5 handicap at home in 9 of the last 10 head-to-head games (J-League 1).
- Yokohama Marinos cover a +1.5 handicap in 6 consecutive head-to-head matches (J-League 1).
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-Head:
- Today's home side averages - 1.47 goals, away side - 1.72;
- Average total goals in head-to-head games - 3.19;
- Both teams scored: all-time - 29 times; at the home field - 17 times.
Statistics: Yokohama Marinos vs Kashima Antlers
- Average tournament total: 2.27 vs 2.29;
- Average goals scored: 0.73 vs 1.59;
- Average first half total: 0.33 vs 0.71;
- Average second half total: 0.4 vs 0.88;
- Yokohama Marinos: average home total in the tournament - 0.75;
- Kashima Antlers: average away total in the tournament - 1.29;
- Last 10 matches (average total): 0.8 (home - 0.6) vs 1.5 (away - 1.4).
- Yokohama Marinos score under 1.5 goals at home in 12 of their last 14 matches (J-League 1).
- Yokohama Marinos score under 1.5 goals in 6 consecutive matches.
- Yokohama Marinos score under 1.5 goals in 5 consecutive matches (J-League 1).
Corners Prediction
Yokohama Marinos: Statistics
- Season: average tournament total - 4.53; at home - 4;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 5.6; at home - 4.6.
Kashima Antlers: Statistics
- Season: average tournament total - 5.12, away - 5;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 4.3; away - 4.8.
- Total under 9.5 corners occurred in 6 of Kashima Antlers' last 7 matches (J-League 1).
Cards Prediction
Head-to-Head
- Average total yellow cards in head-to-head matches - 2.08 (1.04 for the home side and 1.04 for the visitors);
- Average total yellow cards at the home field - 2.61 (1.26 for the home side and 1.35 for the visitors).
Yokohama Marinos: Statistics
- Season: average tournament total - 1.33; at home - 1.5;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 1.5; at home - 2.2.
Kashima Antlers: Statistics
- Season: average tournament total - 1.24, away - 1.43;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 1.4; away - 1.6.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-Head:
- Total encounters - 47;
- Both teams have scored all-time - 29 times;
- At the home field - 17 times.
Statistics: Yokohama Marinos vs Kashima Antlers
- Tournament matches played: 15 vs 17;
- Matches with both teams scoring this season (BTTS): 6 vs 6;
- BTTS for Yokohama Marinos at home - 3 (38%);
- BTTS for Kashima Antlers away - 2 (29%).
Last 10 matches:
- Matches with BTTS: 5 vs 4;
- BTTS for Yokohama Marinos at home - 2 (40%);
- BTTS for Kashima Antlers away - 2 (40%).