Prediction Kashima Antlers - Avispa Fukuoka today 16:00 22/08/2026.

Japanese J1 League
Kashima Antlers

Kashima Antlers

31:12FT
Avispa Fukuoka

Avispa Fukuoka

HDP FT
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Kashima AntlersKashima Antlers
Positive50%
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Kashima Antlers are currently experiencing a period of success with 7 wins, 2 draws, and 1 loss in their last 10 games, demonstrating stability and quick recovery after defeat.
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Kashima Antlers have an impressive goal-scoring record with 21 goals in 10 matches, including dominant wins such as 5-0 against Vegalta Sendai and 3-0 against Mito Hollyhock, demonstrating sharpness in attack.
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The defense maintained a stable performance with an average of 1.1 goals conceded per game, totaling 11 goals conceded, including 5 clean sheets, especially the 1-0 win against FC Tokyo and the 2-0 victory against Vissel Kobe.
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Léo Ceará is the main source of goals, having scored 3 goals in the last 2 matches, with high shooting accuracy, and is a key player in the team's style of play.
Neutral30%
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The 4-4-2 tactical formation has remained stable in the last two matches, focusing on defense and leveraging Léo Ceará's attacking ability, but there are no signs of flexible changes to cope with opponents with different styles of play.
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Despite being ranked 4th in the Japanese J1 League for the 2026-2027 season with 6 points from 2 matches, Kashima Antlers still haven't had a clean sheet, showing a lack of stability in defense
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Reserve players such as Homare Tokuda and Kim Tae-hyeon have not made a significant impact due to limited playing time, but are still capable of replacing the main players when necessary.
Negative20%
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The heavy 5-0 defeat against Vissel Kobe is a major weakness, highlighting a lack of concentration and defensive weaknesses when facing a strong opponent
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Despite their high goal-scoring efficiency, Kashima Antlers still conceded 4 goals in 2 matches played, showing a lack of stability in defense and limited ability to keep a clean sheet.
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In the 5-0 loss to Vissel Kobe, Kashima Antlers only had 2 corners, reflecting the lack of control over the game when facing a tightly defensive opponent.
Avispa FukuokaAvispa Fukuoka
Positive40%
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Avispa Fukuoka is maintaining a stable lineup with key players who play continuously, such as Teppei Oka (180 minutes per game), Yuma Tsujioka (180 minutes per game), and Werik Popo (180 minutes per game), bringing about cohesion and effectiveness in both defense and attack.
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Avispa Fukuoka has an impressive goal-scoring record, with 14 goals in 10 recent matches (an average of 1.4 goals per game), including emphatic victories such as 3-0 against Cerezo Osaka and 3-2 against FC Osaka, demonstrating their strong attacking capability.
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7th place in the J1 League table after 2 matches with 3 points, a goal difference of +2 (3 goals scored, 1 conceded), reflecting a fairly consistent start to the season and the ability to compete for points
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Avispa Fukuoka has been showing inconsistent performance, with 3 wins, 4 draws, and 3 losses in the last 10 matches, indicating a lack of consistency in their games
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Avispa Fukuoka's defensive performance is average, with 13 goals conceded (an average of 1.3 goals per game), although they had one clean sheet but often struggle with controlling the backline
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The Both Teams To Score (BTTS) ratio at 70% indicates open play, but they cannot maintain stability in crucial situations
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Avispa Fukuoka is going through an unstable phase in form, with a high draw rate (4 out of 10 games) and difficulty maintaining a winning streak, particularly after losses such as 0-1 to Vissel Kobe and 1-3 to Giravanz Kitakyushu.
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The defense lacked concentration, resulting in multiple goals from relatively harmless situations, while receiving a total of 14 yellow cards (an average of 1.4 per game), highlighting a lack of discipline in their playing style.
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The ability to control the game is limited, with the number of corners (average 3.7 per game) not accurately reflecting the level of control, due to the defense frequently making mistakes and lacking effective defensive ability.
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Kashima Antlers demonstrated superior capability with stable control of the game and impressive scoring efficiency, thanks to team depth and a proactive ball control style. Meanwhile, Avispa Fukuoka relies on a 3-4-2-1 formation to create quick counterattacks, however, their inconsistent defense and tendency to make errors often lead to conceding goals. The disparity in class and experience between the two teams is evident in Kashima's ability to maintain control and Avispa's reliance on key players, creating a fragile balance between organized strength and the randomness of sudden play moments.
Prediction for the match between Kashima Antlers and Avispa Fukuoka is 2-0.
Expert Prediction:
Kashima Antlers-0.75 @2.03
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