Saturday , 14 November 2026

Kawasaki Frontale vs Kashima Antlers, J. League 2025 REGULAR SEASON

J. League · 2025
Kawasaki Frontale
2 – 1
Full Time
Kashima Antlers
Sat 5 Jul 2025 · 10:00 UTC Todoroki Athletics Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 42' Yuma Suzuki
Akihiro Ienaga 80' Y
Jesiel 82' Y
Y 90' Kimito Nono

Overview

Match Preview

Kawasaki Frontale vs Kashima Antlers — J. League at Todoroki Athletics Stadium.

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Vissel Kobe 18 35
2 Cerezo Osaka FC 18 31
3 Nagoya Grampus 18 31
4 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 18 30
5 Gamba Osaka 18 28
6 Fagiano Okayama FC 18 26
7 Shimizu S-Pulse 18 24
8 Kyōto Sanga FC 18 23
9 V-Varen Nagasaki 18 21
10 Avispa Fukuoka 18 21
11 Kashima Antlers 18 45
12 FC Tōkyō 18 37
13 FC Machida Zelvia 18 37
14 Kawasaki Frontale 18 28
15 Tōkyō Verdy 18 28
16 Urawa Red Diamonds 18 25
17 Kashiwa Reysol 18 20
18 Yokohama F·Marinos 18 20
19 FC Mito Holly Hock 18 18
20 JEF United Ichihara Chiba 18 12

Head-to-Head

11
6
12
Kawasaki Frontale 29 games · Avg 2.7 goals Kashima Antlers
Last 5 meetings
2025-07-05 Kawasaki Frontale 2–1 Kashima Antlers 2025-05-11 Kashima Antlers 2–1 Kawasaki Frontale 2024-11-01 Kawasaki Frontale 1–3 Kashima Antlers 2024-03-17 Kashima Antlers 2–1 Kawasaki Frontale 2023-11-24 Kawasaki Frontale 3–0 Kashima Antlers

Recent Form

Kawasaki Frontale
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
05 Jul Kashima Antlers H 2–1 W
29 Jun Tōkyō Verdy A 0–1 L
25 Jun Albirex Niigata H 3–1 W
21 Jun Vissel Kobe H 1–2 L
14 Jun Yokohama FC A 1–0 W
31 May Sanfrecce Hiroshima A 2–1 W
Kashima Antlers
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
05 Jul Kawasaki Frontale A 1–2 L
28 Jun Fagiano Okayama FC H 1–2 L
21 Jun FC Machida Zelvia A 1–2 L
14 Jun Sanfrecce Hiroshima H 1–1 D
31 May Gamba Osaka A 1–0 W
25 May Yokohama F·Marinos A 1–3 L

Season Stats

Kawasaki Frontale Kashima Antlers
#14 Position #11
28 Points 45
18 Played 18
10 / 0 / 8 W / D / L 15 / 0 / 3
38 Scored 40
40 Conceded 20
-2 GD +20
1.56 PPG 2.50
56% Win % 83%

Key Stats

55% Both Teams to Score
H2H (29 games)
55% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
8% Clean Sheets
Kawasaki Frontale this season
23% Clean Sheets
Kashima Antlers this season

Kawasaki Frontale are 14th (28 pts). Kashima Antlers are 11th (45 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Kawasaki Frontale
0-15
5/2
16-30
–/3
31-45
8/5
46-60
5/5
61-75
4/6
76+
5/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Kashima Antlers
0-15
4/1
16-30
2/4
31-45
5/4
46-60
4/7
61-75
4/–
76+
6/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Kawasaki Frontale
Marcinho 8 G 3 A
Yasuto Wakizaka 4 G 4 A
Tatsuya Ito 3 G 3 A
Pedro Romano 3 G
Lazar Romanic 2 G
Kashima Antlers
Leo Ceara 13 G
Aleksandar Cavric 7 G 1 A
Elber 3 G 2 A
Yuma Suzuki 2 G 2 A

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Kawasaki Frontale and Kashima Antlers get this one started.
  • 5' Kashima Antlers fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 10' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 15' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 20' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 25' Leo Ceara has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 25 minutes.
  • 30' Kawasaki Frontale currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 35' Over 35 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 40' Tatsuya Ito has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 11 appearances with only 3 goals this season.
  • 42' That looks like a foul for a card for Yuma Suzuki.
  • 46' It is a substitution in Kawasaki Frontale team. Tatsuya Ito is replaced by Marcinho on 46 minute.
  • 49' GOAL! Tatsuya Ito fires home to make it 1-1!
  • 54' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 58' The deadlock is broken! Marcinho gets on the scoresheet on 58 minutes.
  • 63' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Shigetoshi Hasebe will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 68' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 69' The Kashima Antlers manager makes a substitution. Yuta Matsumura departs to be replaced by Kimito Nono.
  • 74' Kashima Antlers come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 76' The Kashima Antlers manager makes a substitution. Leo Ceara departs to be replaced by Kyosuke Tagawa.
  • 78' Time for substitution for Kawasaki Frontale. Yuki Yamamoto is replaced by Kento Tachibanada.
  • 80' The referee calls foul for Akihiro Ienaga. He receives a card.
  • 82' The referee calls foul for Jesiel. He receives a card.
  • 84' The crowd applauds Sota Miura as he leaves the pitch. Asahi Sasaki steps in for Kawasaki Frontale.
  • 89' Kawasaki Frontale are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Kashima Antlers backline.
  • 90' Kashima Antlers player sees a card in front of him.
  • 90' Another change for Kawasaki Frontale made on 90 minute. Akihiro Ienaga leaves to be changed by Ten Miyagi.
  • The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Kashima Antlers.

Lineups

Kawasaki Frontale Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Shigetoshi Hasebe

Kashima Antlers Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Toru Oniki

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Leandro Damiao 4
Leo Ceara 4
Yasuto Wakizaka 3
Marcinho 3
Kei Chinen 2
Tatsuya Ito 2
Yuma Suzuki 2
Juan 2

Head to Head

2025-07-05 Kawasaki Frontale 2–1 Kashima Antlers 2025-05-11 Kashima Antlers 2–1 Kawasaki Frontale 2024-11-01 Kawasaki Frontale 1–3 Kashima Antlers 2024-03-17 Kashima Antlers 2–1 Kawasaki Frontale 2023-11-24 Kawasaki Frontale 3–0 Kashima Antlers

Kawasaki Frontale Form

2025-07-05 Kawasaki Frontale 2–1 Kashima Antlers W 2025-06-29 Tōkyō Verdy 1–0 Kawasaki Frontale L 2025-06-25 Kawasaki Frontale 3–1 Albirex Niigata W 2025-06-21 Kawasaki Frontale 1–2 Vissel Kobe L 2025-06-14 Yokohama FC 0–1 Kawasaki Frontale W 2025-05-31 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 1–2 Kawasaki Frontale W

Kashima Antlers Form

2025-07-05 Kawasaki Frontale 2–1 Kashima Antlers L 2025-06-28 Kashima Antlers 1–2 Fagiano Okayama FC L 2025-06-21 FC Machida Zelvia 2–1 Kashima Antlers L 2025-06-14 Kashima Antlers 1–1 Sanfrecce Hiroshima D 2025-05-31 Gamba Osaka 0–1 Kashima Antlers W 2025-05-25 Yokohama F·Marinos 3–1 Kashima Antlers L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.55 Kawasaki Frontale xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.77 Kashima Antlers xG
I would bet for: Kawasaki Frontale or Kashima Antlers 76% + Both teams to score 65%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Kawasaki Frontale40% Draw24% Kashima Antlers36%
Actual: Kawasaki Frontale win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes65% 0% No35%
Avg goals/match: 3.32
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 95%
5%
± 1.5 84%
16%
± 2.5 63%
37%
± 3.5 42%
58%
± 4.5 24%
76%

Double Chance

Kawasaki Frontale or Draw
64%
Draw or Kashima Antlers
60%
Kawasaki Frontale or Kashima Antlers
76%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Kawasaki Frontale26% Draw42% Kashima Antlers32%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.8%
1 – 2
8.5%
2 – 1
Actual
2 – 2
6.5%
0 – 1
5.7%
0 – 2
5.7%
0 – 0
5.1%
1 – 3
5%
1 – 0
4.9%
2 – 0
4.4%
2 – 3
3.9%
3 – 1
3.8%

Asian Handicap — Kawasaki Frontale

Handicap Kawasaki Frontale covers Push Kashima Antlers covers
-2.5 6% — 94%
-2 6% 10% 84%
-1.5 16% — 84%
-1 16% 17% 67%
-0.5 33% — 67%
+0.5 58% — 42%
+1 58% 19% 23%
+1.5 77% — 23%
+2 77% 13% 10%
+2.5 90% — 10%

Clean Sheet

Kawasaki Frontale keeps clean sheet
18% ✓
Kashima Antlers keeps clean sheet
22% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.