Urawa Red Diamonds vs Kashima Antlers, J. League 2025 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Urawa Red Diamonds vs Kashima Antlers — J. League at Saitama Stadium 2002.
- Urawa Red Diamonds 18 games · 25 pts (2026/27)
- Kashima Antlers 18 games · 45 pts (2026/27)
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 Tokyo | 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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Sep | Kashima Antlers | H | 0–1 | L |
| 13 Sep | Gamba Osaka | A | 0–1 | L |
| 31 Aug | Albirex Niigata | H | 1–0 | W |
| 22 Aug | Kashiwa Reysol | A | 2–4 | L |
| 16 Aug | Nagoya Grampus | H | 2–1 | W |
| 09 Aug | Yokohama FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Sep | Urawa Red Diamonds | A | 1–0 | W |
| 13 Sep | Shonan Bellmare | H | 3–0 | W |
| 31 Aug | Shimizu S-Pulse | A | 1–1 | D |
| 23 Aug | Albirex Niigata | A | 2–1 | W |
| 16 Aug | Avispa Fukuoka | H | 1–1 | D |
| 10 Aug | FC Tokyo | A | 1–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Urawa Red Diamonds | Kashima Antlers | |
|---|---|---|
| #16 | Position | #11 |
| 25 | Points | 45 |
| 18 | Played | 18 |
| 7 / 0 / 11 | W / D / L | 15 / 0 / 3 |
| 37 | Scored | 40 |
| 37 | Conceded | 20 |
| +0 | GD | +20 |
| 1.39 | PPG | 2.50 |
| 39% | Win % | 83% |
Key Stats
42%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (26 games)
H2H (26 games)
46%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Urawa Red Diamonds this season
Urawa Red Diamonds this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Kashima Antlers this season
Kashima Antlers this season
Urawa Red Diamonds are 16th (25 pts). Kashima Antlers are 11th (45 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Urawa Red Diamonds
0-15
–/–
16-30
1/1
31-45
–/1
46-60
–/–
61-75
–/2
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Kashima Antlers
0-15
–/–
16-30
1/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/1
61-75
–/–
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Urawa Red Diamonds launch into their encounter with Kashima Antlers.
- 5' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 10' Leo Ceara has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 21 appearances with only 6 goals this season.
- 14' What a moment for Yuma Suzuki! That strike on 14 puts his side firmly in control.
- 19' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Urawa Red Diamonds and Kashima Antlers are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 24' Kashima Antlers are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 29' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 2 times this season with Kashima Antlers winning 100% of all matches.
- 34' Over 34 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 39' The 29-year-old Ryoya Ogawa has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 44' Japan international Naomichi Ueda has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 46' The Kashima Antlers bench stirs into life. Yu Funabashi is withdrawn and Kei Chinen gets his opportunity.
- 51' Urawa Red Diamonds are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 55' Tae-hyeon Kim was booked on 55.
- 57' The whistle greets Takuro Kaneko as he departs to be replaced by Hiiro Komori.
- 62' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Urawa Red Diamonds and Kashima Antlers are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 67' Urawa Red Diamonds are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Kashima Antlers backline.
- 72' Urawa Red Diamonds manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Isaac Kiese Thelin is hanging Yusuke Matsuo on the field on 72 minute.
- 76' Marius Hoibraten has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 76.
- 77' Another change for Kashima Antlers made on 77 minute. Leo Ceara leaves to be changed by Talles.
- 81' Yoichi Naganuma makes way for Takuya Ogiwara at the 81 minute mark. A tactical switch from Urawa Red Diamonds.
- 84' The crowd applauds Aleksandar Cavric as he leaves the pitch. Keisuke Tsukui steps in for Kashima Antlers.
- 89' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 90' Yuma Suzuki makes way for Ryoya Ogawa at the 90 minute mark. A tactical switch from Kashima Antlers.
- 0-1 the final result. Urawa Red Diamonds will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
Urawa Red Diamonds Lineups
Starting XI
-
8
Matheus Savio ↓ Takahiro Sekine 72'
- 11
- 1
- 4
-
77
Takuro Kaneko ↓ Hiiro Komori 57'
- 3
- 24
- 5
- 13
- 88
- 25
Bench
-
10
Shoya Nakajima ↑ 72'
- 6
-
26
Takuya Ogiwara ↑ 81'
- 22
-
14
Takahiro Sekine ↑ 72'
-
99
Isaac Kiese Thelin ↑ 72'
- 16
-
17
Hiiro Komori ↑ 57'
- 28
Coach
Maciej Skorza
Kashima Antlers Lineups
Starting XI
- 9
-
18
Elber ↓ Yuta Matsumura 46'
- 55
- 6
-
40
Yuma Suzuki ↓ Ryoya Ogawa 90'
- 25
- 77
- 1
-
20
Yu Funabashi ↓ Kei Chinen 46'
- 22
- 3
Bench
- 10
-
13
Kei Chinen ↑ 46'
-
7
Ryoya Ogawa ↑ 90'
- 29
-
27
Yuta Matsumura ↑ 46'
- 28
-
23
Keisuke Tsukui ↑ 84'
-
17
Talles ↑ 77'
- 45
Coach
Toru Oniki
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Arthur Caike | 3 |
| Yuma Suzuki | 3 |
| Takuya Iwanami | 3 |
| Yuki Muto | 2 |
| Shoma Doi | 2 |
| Hidetoshi Takeda | 2 |
| Ayase Ueda | 2 |
| Takahiro Sekine | 1 |
Head to Head
Urawa Red Diamonds Form
2025-09-20
Urawa Red Diamonds
0–1
Kashima Antlers
L
2025-09-13
Gamba Osaka
1–0
Urawa Red Diamonds
L
2025-08-31
Urawa Red Diamonds
1–0
Albirex Niigata
W
2025-08-22
Kashiwa Reysol
4–2
Urawa Red Diamonds
L
2025-08-16
Urawa Red Diamonds
2–1
Nagoya Grampus
W
2025-08-09
Yokohama FC
1–2
Urawa Red Diamonds
W
Kashima Antlers Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.93
Urawa Red Diamonds xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.47
Kashima Antlers xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 57%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Kashima Antlers win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.4
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 69% |
|
31% |
| ± 2.5 | 43% |
|
57% |
| ± 3.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
| ± 4.5 | 10% |
|
90% |
Double Chance
Urawa Red Diamonds or Draw
55%
Draw or Kashima Antlers
74%
Urawa Red Diamonds or Kashima Antlers
71%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Kashima Antlers win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.3%
0 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
11.2%
0 – 2
9.5%
1 – 2
8.8%
1 – 0
7.3%
2 – 1
5.5%
0 – 3
4.6%
1 – 3
4.4%
2 – 2
4.2%
2 – 0
3.8%
2 – 3
2.1%
Asian Handicap — Urawa Red Diamonds
| Handicap | Urawa Red Diamonds covers | Push | Kashima Antlers covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -2 | 2% | 6% | 92% |
| -1.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -1 | 8% | 14% | 78% |
| -0.5 | 22% | — | 78% |
| +0.5 | 52% | — | 48% |
| +1 | 52% | 24% | 25% |
| +1.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +2 | 75% | 15% | 10% |
| +2.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
Clean Sheet
Urawa Red Diamonds keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Kashima Antlers keeps clean sheet
40%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.