Wednesday , 30 September 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
14% Clean Sheets
Kawasaki Frontale this season
14% 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
2/–
16-30
–/2
31-45
5/2
46-60
4/2
61-75
1/3
76+
3/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Kashima Antlers
0-15
–/1
16-30
1/2
31-45
3/2
46-60
3/5
61-75
3/–
76+
3/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Kawasaki Frontale
Marcinho 6 G 1 A
Yasuto Wakizaka 2 G 3 A
Tatsuya Ito 2 G 1 A
Lazar Romanic 2 G
Kashima Antlers
Leo Ceara 11 G
Aleksandar Cavric 4 G 1 A
Takuya Uchida 2 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Kawasaki Frontale launch into their encounter with Kashima Antlers.
  • 5' It looks surprising Kashima Antlers does not make any changes. Yuta Higuchi has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 10' Kashima Antlers started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 10.
  • 15' It is a cagey affair so far. Kawasaki Frontale in their trying to find a way past Kashima Antlers's compact .
  • 20' Both keepers have barely been tested. Kawasaki Frontale and Kashima Antlers are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 25' What composure from Leo Ceara! The Brazil international strokes it home. 0-1.
  • 30' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 35' Kashima Antlers is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 40' Akihiro Ienaga has been relatively quiet despite scoring 51 goals in his last 443 appearances.
  • 42' Yuma Suzuki catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 42.
  • 46' Fresh legs for Kawasaki Frontale! Marcinho comes on to replace Tatsuya Ito.
  • 49' Against the run of play, Tatsuya Ito has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 54' Kashima Antlers seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 58' Magnificent from Marcinho! That is 37 goals in 266 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 63' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 68' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Kawasaki Frontale side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 69' The Kashima Antlers bench stirs into life. Yuta Matsumura is withdrawn and Kimito Nono gets his opportunity.
  • 74' Supporters expect more eagerness from Tomoki Hayakawa, as he is very good at scoring at Todoroki Athletics Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 76' The whistle greets Leo Ceara as he departs to be replaced by Kyosuke Tagawa.
  • 78' Kento Tachibanada is ready to make an impact after coming on for Yuki Yamamoto at the 78 minute mark.
  • 80' Akihiro Ienaga catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 80.
  • 82' The referee calls foul for Jesiel. He receives a card.
  • 84' The supporters are chanting for Asahi Sasaki. He replaces Sota Miura on 84 minute.
  • 89' So Kawahara is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Kashima Antlers so far.
  • 90' Kashima Antlers player sees a card in front of him.
  • 90' Ten Miyagi gets the nod from Kawasaki Frontale. He replaces Akihiro Ienaga and will look to change the dynamic.
  • The referee brings this contest to a close. Kawasaki Frontale take all three points.

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
Juan 2
Kento Misao 2
Tatsuya Hasegawa 2
Kazuya Yamamura 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.