Kashima Antlers vs Kashiwa Reysol Prediction: Deja Vu As these sides contend for Top Seat Again

Kashima Antlers vs Kashiwa Reysol: Prediction for the Match on July 20 2025

Prediction for the Japan J1League game between Kashima Antlers and the Kashiwa Reysol which will take place at the Kashima Soccer Stadium ahead of the fifteenth round. Kashima’s current descent will lock arms against the rise of the Hitachi Sun Kings. No doubt, this will be an interesting matchup. 

A preview of the game team statistics, emerging lineups, and several betting options are available below.

🏠Kashima Antlers: Form and Statistics

Last Five Matches: WDLLL

Refusing to recognise the threat behind docility, Kashima’s inability to defend their stay in the lead spot was finally trodden in the 2-1 loss to Kawasaki Frontale. The defeat alone cost them three league spots as they currently contest from the fourth position.

Three losses in a row felt like a huge slap for the fans who were beginning to believe that this could be their year to hoist the league silverware. 

🏁 Kashima Antlers: Lineup

Team: The lineup seems desperate, seeing how Toru Oniki replaced most of his defenders and midfielders in the Cup game, hoping for a complete recovery from fatigue. 

Player: Leo Ceara is easily the player to be considered an attacking threat by the opponents. His continuous drive towards goals makes him a tactical point of focus for the team, as Kashima don not have long range threats. 

🔖 Predicted Lineup (4-4-2): Hayakawa, Ogawa-Kim-Ueda-Koike, Cavric-Funabashi-Higuchi-Matsumura, Ceara-Suzuki

👤 Head Coach: Toru Oniki

⛔ Out: Nil

✈️Kashiwa Reysol: Form and Statistics

Last Five Matches: LWDWW

Over the last five league matchdays, the Hitachi Sun Kings have been impressive, polishing their goal-scoring armour to register at least a goal in the last six matches in a row. The 3-1 loss to Vissel Kobe jolted the team back to consciousness, with a stalemate being the worst result since then. 

Away from the Hitachi Stadium, Kashiwa has maintained the frame, beating their last two opponents Shimizu S-Pulse (2-nil) and Tokyo Verdy (3-0).

Ricardo Rodriguez’s approach to solidity has been applauded by the players, who will have a second chance at the top seat again, after losing it before to their present hosts.

🏁 Kashiwa Reysol: Lineup

Team: The 1-0 win against Tokyo FC clearly exemplified the zest behind the players' performance who pushed their limits despite fatigue to secure advantage. A twist in gameplay saw their momentum boosted to nearly achieve a double. 

Player: It's always the big names that step up when the team faces friction. Tojiro Kubo was on point again last week against Tokyo, helping to cushion goalie Ryosuke Kojima’s [MVP] efforts.

🔖 Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1): Kojima, Harada-Koga-Mitsumaru, Kubo-Yamada-Nakagawa-Koyamatsu, Koizumi- Watai- Hosoya

👤 Head Coach: Ricardo Rodriguez

⛔ Out: Nil

🤝Kashima Antlers vs Kashiwa Reysol Head-to-Head Statistics

The last ten meetings between the sides produced five wins for Kashima Antlers, three stalemates and two wins for Kashiwa Reysol. Comparing tactically, Toru Oniki has beaten Ricardo Rodriguez three times in eight meetings. However, there has been three stalemates alongside two wins for Ricky Rodriguez.

📈 Kashima Antlers vs Kashiwa Reysol Betting Trends

• BTTS played out thrice in the last four matches. You should pick the option at 1.75 odds from Bet365;
• The Away /Draw Option has a high occurrence chance. Pick this option at 1.443 odds from 1xbet;
• The O1.5 goal has been dominant thrice in the last four clashes. Choose this option at 1.28 odds from Betway;
• At least a draw in at least one half has played out in the last two meetings between the squads. Bet on this pick at 1.45 odds from 1xbet.

🎯 Kashima Antlers vs Kashiwa Reysol Match Prediction 20 July 2025

Having lost their footing in the lead, a couple of setbacks has relegated the Antlers who stayed in the league for six weeks to the fourth spot. Kashiwa Reysol will do everything to maintain their newfound topspot occupancy. It is never an easy meeting for the Hitachi Sun Kings when they play Kashima, because the last seven games has ended in either victory or a stalemate for the Antlers. 

Below are my best predictions:

🔥 My prediction is the BTTS option at 1.69 odds from Betway. Despite playing in the front of opposition, Kashiwa Reysol has bragging rights and will intend to impose fear of defeat on the hosting opponents. We see them either breaking inertia or striking balance. 

🔥 Our betting tip will be the Away/Draw, and over 2.5 goals option at a coefficient of 3.04 odds from 1xbet. It is of paramountcy to understand how brash the Antlers will play. We do not see a conservative game plan here, but an all-out assault push, expected to grant them decency in their last push for top placement. 

🔥 Lastly, I will pick this Match to end in a tie situation at 3.25 odds from the Bet365 bookmaker.