Stadium: Todoroki Athletics Stadium
Time: 05.07.2025. 13:00
Kawasaki Frontale vs Kashima Antlers: Prediction for the Match on July 05 2025
A gruesome duel awaits the Antlers, who lost their foothold in the top spot last week at the Todoroki stadium as they lock horns against Kawasaki Frontale, who also suffered a momentum dip in the previous round. With the outcome of today’s game sure to have a dynamic shift on the table, we wonder if Shigetoshi Hasebe’s (Kawasaki) can contend toe-to-toe with Tori Oniki, whose league hold is heavily threatened by hot chasers, Kashiwa Reysol.
A preview of the game, team statistics, emerging lineups, and several betting options are available below.
Kawasaki Frontale: Form and Statistics
Recent Form: WWLWL
Fans of the Todoroki outfit saw Kawasaki make a comeback from the 2-1 loss to Vissel Kobe in the subsequent 3-1 victory against Albirex Niigata, a streak that was repeatedly doused by a 1-0 loss to the Tokyo Greens.
Kawasaki, who has scored in the last six home games, have carved three wins, two stalemates and one loss from seven recent home exhibitions. As such, the opposition understands how vicious they are when familiar turf, even if they have conceded in five.
Kawasaki currently plays form the sixth league spot, with nine wins, eight stalemates and five losses in the last twenty-two rounds.
Kawasaki Frontale Lineup
Team: Kawasaki looked to conserve play against Tokyo Verdy last week, which eventually backfired as the dogged visitors who opened the scoring in the 32nd minute settled with nine defenders, frustrating all Kawasaki’s efforts till the final whistle blew. It is expected that the same mistake does not repeat this week, if their AFC ambitions are still in view. The team suffered injuries from wear, tear and exhaustion last week with Marcinho staying on the sidelines for this match. Ten Miyagi who was given the nod last week will take his place in the right wing.
Player: Center attacking midfielder Wakizaka was the player of note in the brawl last week, with Yamada failing to find the net before he was subbed off.
Predicted Lineup (3-4-2-1): Yamaguchi, Miura-Maruyama-Takai-Sasaki, Yamamoto-Ozeki, Miyagi-Wakizaka-Ito, Kanda
Head Coach: Shigetoshi Hasebe
Out: No injury concern.
Kashima Antlers: Form and Statistics
Recent Form: LWDLL
The Antlers continue to bleed, unable to stand from the 2-1 loss to Machida Zelvia in the subsequent 2-1 defeat to Okayama Pheasants. As it stands the top spot is for the taking, with the six point skip opening doors for the chasers to challenge squarely for the top spot.
The last five games produced three losses, one win and one stalemate, a poor streak for the visitors.
Away from home, they have taken two wins and two losses in four games, scoring in all encounters regardless of the eventual outcome. Defeat here could be a final plunge from the leading spot, as goal difference would no longer keep them in the spot, which they superficially maintain.
Kashima Antlers: Lineup
Team: The Antlers have not been on their best game in the last two weeks, losing with a consecutive 2-1 scoreline in games where bookmakers tipped victory. Toru Oniki may need a little tactical tweak as it seems like the opposition have caught up on his antics evident in two recent failures. Despite the hiccup, they have managed to score ten games in a row - giving indication that the attack are still in office.
Players: Suzuki is the player everyone wants to see on the pitch, with his opening goal last week against Okayama helping to save face, even as they finally lost.
Predicted Lineup (4-4-2): Hayakawa-Nono-Ueda-Kim-Ogawa,Koike-Misao-Funabashi-Cavric, Suzuki-Ceara.
Head Coach: Toru Oniki
Out: Nil
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Kawasaki Frontale vs Kashima Antlers Head-to-Head Statistics
Kawasaki Frontale has beaten Kashima Antlers seven times in ten recent meetings. There has been no stalemate, and the Antlers only have three victories.
However, Manager-wise, Toru Oniki holds the whip against Shigetoshi Hasebe, outplaying him tactically nine times in eleven drawn contests, which only one warranted spoils to be shared.
Kawasaki Frontale vs Kashima Antlers Betting Trends
- The O1.5 goal option has played in the last two meetings between the sides. Go with Betway's option of 1.22 odds;
- In the last three home games, there have been losses on both sides. Consider the Home/Away option which 1xbet tips at 1.285 odds;
- The BTTS option is very valid for this game. Bet365 tips this for 1.66 odds;
- The possibility of at least three goals is also very high. This option is at current odds of 1.71 from Betway;
Kawasaki Frontale vs Kashima Antlers match prediction 05 July 2025
There isn’t much to be said whenever Kashima Antlers face Kawasaki Frontale. Kashima’s current coach (Oniki) has beaten Kawasaki’s coach (Shigetoshi) nine times. However, Kawasaki has more victories in direct head to head ratings. These facts in our faces can only help us towards the direction of goals.
Below are my top thoughts:
- My prediction is for the O2.5 goal rating option at the coefficient of 1.71 odds with Betway.
- Our betting tip is for a BTTS - YES at the coefficient of 1.66 odds from Bet365.
- Lastly, we expect at least two goals from the hosts at a coefficient of 2.06 odds from 1xbet, which should conclude our prediction for this contest.
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