Tokyo Verdy vs Kashima Antlers Prediction 29 April 2026
🔊 The clash between Tokyo Verdy and Kashima Antlers promises to be thrilling. Both teams are near the top of the Eastern standings, but the visitors have been more consistent, allowing them to lead with a comfortable margin. However, a trip to Ajinomoto Stadium is set to be challenging regardless.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 07 March 2026 and ended with a scoreline of 2:0. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Kashima Antlers):
- ball possession percentage: 54% vs 46%;
- corner kicks: 6 vs 5;
- fouls: 13 vs 13;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 1;
- shots on target: 5 vs 1.
📊Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Tokyo Verdy and Kashima Antlers:
- played 5 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 1, for the away team - 3, draws - 1;
- number of goals - 5 against 11;
- average total in the 1st half - 1.4, in the 2nd half - 1.8;
- average total goals in the match - 3.2.
Head-to-head statistics Tokyo Verdy - Kashima Antlers

Tokyo Verdy Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the J1 League tournament (home team - Tokyo Verdy, away team - Chiba). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:0.
Here's the game statistics (Tokyo Verdy vs Chiba):
- ball possession: 47% vs 53%;
- corner kicks: 3 vs 5;
- fouls: 12 vs 14;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 2;
- shots on target: 4 vs 0.
Tokyo Verdy have been showing solid form this season, currently sitting in 5th place in the standings. The team has won three of their last five matches, although two of those victories came via penalty shootouts. It's worth highlighting how Hiroshi Jofuku's protégés have been particularly reliable at home, securing wins in five out of six home games this season. Additionally, they have kept a clean sheet in three of their last four home encounters.
Match Results: Tokyo Verdy

Kashima Antlers Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the J1 League tournament (home team - Kashiwa Reysol, away - Kashima Antlers). The match concluded with a scoreline of 0:1.
Here are the match stats (Kashima Antlers vs Kashiwa Reysol):
- ball possession: 48% vs 52%;
- corner kicks: 2 vs 8;
- fouls: 15 vs 11;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 2;
- shots on target: 3 vs 2.
Kashima Antlers are confidently navigating the season, sitting at the top of the table thanks to an impressive record: 10 wins in 12 matches. Their defense is remarkably solid, conceding just 0.41 goals per game on average, while their attack keeps pace with a scoring rate of 1.7 goals per match. The Antlers are comfortable on the road, although both of their defeats have come away from home, albeit after penalty shootouts.
Match Results: Kashima Antlers
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 5;
- home team wins - 1, away team wins - 3, draws - 1.
Statistics: Tokyo Verdy vs Kashima Antlers
- matches played in the tournament: 11 vs 12;
- wins: 7 vs 10;
- win percentage: 64% vs 83%;
- losses: 4 vs 2;
- draws: 0 vs 0.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 6 vs 9;
- losses: 4 vs 1;
- draws: 0 vs 0.
- Kashima Antlers have won in 10 of last 11 games (J1 League).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1, the guests - 2.2;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 3.2;
- both teams scored: overall - 2; at the home team's field - 1.
Statistics: Tokyo Verdy vs Kashima Antlers
- average total in the tournament: 2.64 vs 2.08;
- average total goals scored: 1.27 vs 1.67;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.27 vs 0.75;
- average total in the 2nd half: 1 vs 0.92;
- Tokyo Verdy: average total at home in the tournament - 1.17;
- Kashima Antlers: average total away in the tournament - 1.83;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.1 (home - 0.8) vs 1.8 (away - 2).
- Under 2.5 goals scored in 6 of last 7 Tokyo Verdy games (J1 League).
Prediction on corners
H2H
- average Over/Under corners in H2H matches - 9.6 (4.2 - for home team and 5.4 - for away team);
- average Over/Under corners at home team's field - 10.5 (5.5 - for home team and 5 - for away team).
Tokyo Verdy: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4.09; at home field - 3.67;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.3; at home field - 4.
Kashima Antlers: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5.67, away - 5;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5.8; away - 5.2.
- Under 10.5 corners in 8 of last 9 Tokyo Verdy home games (J1 League).
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 5;
- both teams scored all-time - 2 times;
- on the home team’s field - 1 times.
Statistics: Tokyo Verdy vs Kashima Antlers
- number of matches played in the tournament: 11 vs 12;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 6 vs 4;
- number of BTTS matches for Tokyo Verdy at home - 2 (33%);
- number of BTTS matches for Kashima Antlers away - 3 (50%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 5 vs 3;
- BTTS matches for Tokyo Verdy at home - 1 (20%);
- BTTS matches for Kashima Antlers away - 2 (40%).
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 1:1 (20/119, 16.8%);
- Tokyo Verdy at home most often finish matches: 1:0 (2/6, 33.3%);
- Kashima Antlers away most often play: 1:1 (2/6, 33.3%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
0:1 - 15.32% (odds 5.5)
1:1 - 12.48% (odds 6)
0:2 - 10.85% (odds 7)
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Given Kashima Antlers' excellent form, betting on their success seems well-founded. The team has won 10 out of 12 matches and boasts by far the best defensive line across both conferences, underscoring their strength as league leaders. Tokyo Verdy are decent at home, but they have lost their last three head-to-head encounters with this opponent. We predict a victory for Kashima Antlers.