Thursday , 2 July 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 Kyoto 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 Tokyo 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
5
12
Kawasaki Frontale 28 games · Avg 2.5 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 Tokyo 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

54% Both Teams to Score
H2H (28 games)
54% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
11% Clean Sheets
Kawasaki Frontale this season
61% 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
2/1
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/3
46-60
1/4
61-75
1/3
76+
7/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Kashima Antlers
0-15
–/–
16-30
1/–
31-45
2/3
46-60
3/2
61-75
2/–
76+
6/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The ball is rolling at Todoroki Athletics Stadium. Kawasaki Frontale are looking to make home advantage count against Kashima Antlers.
  • 5' Kashima Antlers are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 10' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 15' It looks surprising Kashima Antlers does not make any changes. Tatsuya Ito has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 20' Japan international Kota Takai has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 25' Assisted by Yuta Matsumura with the perfectly-timed delivery and Leo Ceara makes no mistake. 0-1!
  • 30' 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.
  • 35' The 25-year-old Yuta Matsumura has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 40' Kashima Antlers is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 42' Yuma Suzuki has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 42.
  • 46' Kawasaki Frontale make a change. Tatsuya Ito trudges off to be replaced by Marcinho on 46 minutes.
  • 49' Tatsuya Ito does the damage! The net is bulging and Kawasaki Frontale surge ahead!
  • 54' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Tae-hyeon Kim suffering a number of foals already.
  • 58' A stunning finish from Marcinho — that came from absolutely nowhere!
  • 63' Kashima Antlers are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 68' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Kashima Antlers needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 69' Another substitution for Kashima Antlers to replace Yuta Matsumura by Kimito Nono on 69 minute.
  • 74' Kyosuke Tagawa is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Kashima Antlers tonight.
  • 76' Kashima Antlers ring the changes. Leo Ceara has done his job and it is now time for Kyosuke Tagawa to step up.
  • 78' Kento Tachibanada is replacing Yuki Yamamoto for the Kawasaki Frontale side.
  • 80' A meaty challenge results in booking for Akihiro Ienaga on 80.
  • 82' The referee calls foul for Jesiel. He receives a card.
  • 84' Time for substitution for Kawasaki Frontale. Sota Miura is replaced by Asahi Sasaki.
  • 89' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Kawasaki Frontale side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 90' It’s a booking for Kashima Antlers player. Kimito Nono gets a card.
  • 90' Ten Miyagi gets the nod from Kawasaki Frontale. He replaces Akihiro Ienaga and will look to change the dynamic.
  • It finishes all square. Kawasaki Frontale and Kashima Antlers share the spoils 2-1.

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
Yasuto Wakizaka 3
Marcinho 2
Juan 2
Kento Misao 2
Tatsuya Hasegawa 2
Kazuya Yamamura 2
Akihiro Ienaga 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 Tokyo 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.