Kashima Antlers vs Fagiano Okoyama FC prediction and betting tips on Jun 28, 2025
J. League Japan
Game Prediction
Day 22 of the L. League Japan kicks off on June 28. Kashima Antlers and Fagiano Okoyama FC open the day's action. After 2 matches without success, the leaders host the 13th-placed side with the aim of winning and maintaining their lead. Fagiano Okoyama FC are aiming for 3 points to close in on the top 5.
Kashima Antlers vs Fagiano Okoyama FC key stats and trends
- Kashima Antlers won the match 2-1
- Kashima Antlers won 79% of their last 10 matches
- Kashima Antlers won 5 of their last 6 home matches including 1 draw and 0 defeat
- Kashima Antlers score 1.5 goals and concede 0.9 on average
- Fagiano Okoyama FC won only 1 of their last 5 matches including 2 draws and as many defeats
- Fagiano Okoyama FC score and concede -1 goals on average
Kashima Antlers vs Fagiano Okoyama FC recent form
Kashima Antlers hold the reins of the J. League Japan. Leaders with 41 points from 21 rounds, Kashima Antlers are 3 points clear of runners-up Kashiwa Reysol. Antlers are a feared force in domestic and Asian soccer. They hold the record for the most championships in Japan with 8 titles. In 2016, Kashima Antlers became the first Asian club in history to reach the FIFA Club World Cup final after eliminating Colombia's Atlético Nacional 3-0. The club eventually lost the final to Real Madrid (4-2 final score). The season got off to a good start for Kashima, who won 13 of their first 21 matches. The Asian Champions League winners remain on a 2-match winless streak. On Matchday 29, they were held 1-1 by Sanfrecce Hiroshima, before recently losing to Machida Zelvia 1-2.
On December 7, 2024, Okayama beat Sendai 2-0 to reach the Japanese soccer elite for the first time in their history, after 16 long seasons in J2. Their first steps in the J. League Japan are interesting. 13th in the table with 27 points after 21 matchdays, Fagi are 8 points ahead of current relegation zone leaders FC Tokyo and can now aim for the top of the table. Fagiano Okayama Sports Club had slightly more defeats than wins this season (8 versus 7). It has also drawn 6 games in this half-term. Last week, Fagiano Okoyama FC made it 4 in a row without a win with a 1-0 win at Yokohama FM.
Form
- Kashima Antlers: L W W D L
- Fagiano Okoyama: D D L L W
Predicted line-ups
- Kashima Antlers probable line-up: Tomoki, Koike-Ueda-Kima-Mizoguchi, Matsumura-Juta-Misao-Aleksandar, Yuma-Leo
- Fagiano Okoyama FC probable line-up: Kawakami, Abe-Kudo-Tagami, Matsumoto-Ryo-Fujii-Yanagi, Noah-Esaka, Lucao
Kashima Antlers vs Fagiano Okoyama FC pre-game odds and win probability
The leader wants to watch. At home, he has many factors to his advantage. His probability of victory is 49% at 1.95. The opponent has a 23% chance at 4.13. The draw is priced at 3.4 probable at 28%.
Correct score prediction: Kashima Antlers 2-0 Fagiano Okoyama FC
The leader owes his performances to his fine attack, which is one of the best in League Japan. Thanks also to their solid defense, we see them winning 2-0.
Expert tip: Kashima Antlers to win.
We see Kashima return to winning ways against Fagiano Okayama. The game may be intense, but the leader should win. That's our tip for you. The odds are interesting: 49% & 1.95.
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