Kashima Antlers vs Okayama Fagiano Prediction: The Antlers Need This Game

Kashima Antlers vs Okayama Fagiano: Prediction for the Match on June 28, 2025

Prediction for the J1 League game between Yokohama Marinos and Okayama Fagiano. This fixture, which will be held at the Kashima Stadium posed as a crucial opportunity for the Antlers to fatten their lead in the top spot.

Statistically speaking, Kashima holds a high veil over their weaker guests, who although are heavily tipped as less favorites, will also be looking to make a statement.

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

Kashima Antlers: Form and Statistics

Last Five Matches: WLWDL

The Antlers who currently champion the league table somehow fell to the whimsical threats of their previous pitch foes at the Machida Athletics Stadium last week in a feisty contest that saw them lag behind in the early embers, conceding two goals in the first half of the game. At halftime, critics considered the game primarily over, despite unsuccessful efforts of the team to upset the scales. They got a penalty kick towards the end of the game as a consolation, with the game eventually ending with a 2-1 scoreline.

Kashima Antlers: Lineup

Team: Kashima Antlers will be looking to bounce back into winning, with the defeat against Machida bringing their chasers Kashiwa Reyaol to their doorsteps, with only three points saving their faces ast table toppers. At home, they have played quite impressively, with three wins and one stalemate in the last four games played at the Kashima Soccer Stadium. 

Players: While the majority of the team brought their A-game last week, a few players in the defense setup caused carnage at the backline. Mizoguchi and Koike at the defensive flanks were completely overrun, leaving the goal susceptible to daring attacks. 

Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1): Hayakawa,Mizoguchi-Kim-Ueda-Koike, Higuchi-Misao, Suzuki-Brener-Cavric, Ceara

Head Coach: Toru Oniki

Out: None

Okayama Fagiano: Form and Statistics

Last Five Matches: WDDLW

At the Nissan Stadium last week, Okayama Fagiano managed a 1-0 win over the Yokohama Tricolors, in one of the most uneventful pitch plays the fans have ever seen. An early 17th minute goal from Meireles solved all headaches - with the remaining 73 minutes playing out to see them defend their scoreline, while the opposition chased an equalizer without success.

Fagi currently plays from the thirteenth league spot, with two wins, two stalemates and one loss in the last five league games.

Okayama Fagiano: Lineup

Team: The Pheasants had an impressive game against Yokohama Marinos last week, denying the opposition an opportunity to escape their woes. Coach Takashi Kiyama’s tactical approach was quite clear - push against any goal scoring opportunity and the game showed how much influence he had on the players, seeing how everyone was in line from start to finish. 

Players: The goalkeeper Brodersen pulled an outstanding performance against Yokohama Marinos, denying the opposition clean goal chances, and making himself big between the goal sticks. His performance earned him the most valuable player of the game, a first in the twenty-one weeks played so far. Matsumoto picked a yellow card in the game 

Predicted Lineup (4-4-2): Brodersen, Kudo-Tagami-Tatsuta, Sato-Yuta-Fujita-Matsumoto, Esaka-Kimura

 Head Coach: Takshi Kiyama

Out: Nil

Kashima Antlers vs Okayama Fagiano Head-to-Head Statistics

Unlike Kashima Antlers, Okayama Fagiano has not been regular starters of the elite league. As such the Kashima-Okayama clash is not a popular fixture. The two most recent meetings between the teams produced two victories for the Antlers.

Kashima Antlers vs Okayama Fagiano Betting Trends

• Kashima Antlers has scored at least one goal in the last nine league games. Bet on the hosts to score at least one goal from at 1.22 odds with 1xbet;
• The Under 3.5 goal option has played out in the last four home games for Kashima .You can pick this choice at 1.22 odds from Betway;
• The last two meetings between the sides produced Kashima victories. Bet on this choice at 1.90 odds from Bet365;
• Okayama have scored at least one goal in their last two away matches. Pick this choice at 1.53 odds from 1xbet

Kashima Antlers vs Okayama Fagiano Match Prediction 28 June 2025

Despite Fagi’s impressive display at the Nissan grounds, the team cannot be overconfident enough to expect victory against the Antlers, who have shown squad quality over time. The two sides are desperate to pick points here, but I am assured of a sleazy victory for the Antlers.

Below are my best predictions:

- My prediction is for a win for the hosts, who simply have better team strength, and depth. This choice is for 1.966 odds from 1xbet;

- Fagi always finds a way to score against Kashima, as seen in the most recent direct clashes. Also, they have scored in two consecutive league appearances. As such, our betting tip will be a BTTS-Yes at 1.93 odds from Betway;

- Lastly, I will pick the O2.5 as my final choice - a high-risk preference at a coefficient of 2.15 odds from the Bet365 bookmaker.