- Kawasaki Frontale have won three and lost two of their last five J League matches Kashima Antlers have won two, drawn one and lost two of their last five games, losing their two most recent matches
Frontal assault likely to overcome Antlers
Kashima Antlers edged Kawasaki Frontale 2-1 at home seven weeks ago in the J League 2025 but the clash between the two teams looks likely to go the other way on Saturday. Our Kawasaki Frontale vs Kashima Antlers prediction suggests that Frontale are a little unfortunate to be six points off the pace set by Antlers, but are in the sort of form to turn that around now.
Shigetoshi Hasebe’s men sit in sixth place after a run of three wins and two losses in their last five. Hasebe has been Kawasaki’s manager since February 2025 and has kept them sharp and fresh with a possession-heavy, high-tempo attacking game based on good forward movement and disciplined pressing.
Erison is Frontale’s leading scorer with five goals in 15 J League games, although midfielder Yasuto Wakizaka, who has scored three of their last nine in the league, is in form.
Kashima are not as lethal as last year
Toru Oniki has been Kashima’s coach since February 2025 and his side have been very disciplined, if not as potent, as they were last season. The Kawasaki Frontale vs Kashima Antlers preview notes that they have won five and lost five of their 10 road games in J League 2025 and average just 1.2 goals per game.
Yuma Suzuki has found his groove in the past few weeks, scoring five of the team's seven goals for the season in their past five league fixtures. But Leo, who remains their most lethal finisher with 12 goals in 18 J League appearances, remains the main threat.
Kashima Antlers’ recent run of two wins, one draw and two losses in their previous five games includes defeats – 2-1 at Machida Zelvia and 2-1 at home to Fagiano Okayama – that have left the Samurai Blue a bit off the tempo.
Kawasaki should win close clash
The Kawasaki Frontale vs Kashima Antlers odds for this match still look right for Kawasaki to come out on top at +118, with Antlers priced at +216 and the draw at +264. But it should be close with both teams in desperate need of a boost at the summit.
Kawasaki Frontale average 1.91 goals at home in J League 2025 while Antlers average 1.2 on the road and are very well organised away from home. Hasebe’s side have had good home form and should be capable of beating the league leaders by a goal.
However, the contrast between the more expansive nature of Kawasaki’s football and the more compact style of Kashima could lead to a few interesting shifts in momentum. This Kawasaki Frontale vs Kashima Antlers prediction also highlights the likelihood of changing dynamics during the match.
Frontale’s home results have been close affairs and for those seeking Kawasaki Frontale vs Kashima Antlers betting tips, this has the potential to be another one, so take the over 2.5 goals option.
