Kashima Antlers vs Avispa Fukuoka Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 16 Aug 2025

J1 League Betting Preview: Kashima Antlers vs Avispa Fukuoka

League leaders Kashima Antlers host Avispa Fukuoka in this Japanese J1 league match at Kashima Soccer Stadium, with kick-off set for 05:00 on Saturday 16 August. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and confirmed lineups.

It could be beneficial to back Kashima Antlers when they clash with Avispa Fukuoka. There’s loads of value in the +112 that the home team get the job done and we’re therefore going to play the Full-Time Result market.

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Kashima Antlers have won two league games on the spin, triumphing 1-0 in their previous J1 League encounter. This was on their travels against FC Tokyo at Ajinomoto Stadium. The Deer Island outfit managed four shots on target and recorded 44% possession, with Kyosuke Tagawa scoring a late winner.

Avispa Fukuoka won their previous game 5-2. This was an away victory at Uvance Todoroki Stadium by Fujitsu against Kawasaki Frontale. Myong-Hwi Kim's team boasted 69% possession and had six shots on goal, with Shintaro Nago scoring twice.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was a 1-0 away win for Antlers at Best Denki Stadium when they last played Avi. Both teams have three wins each from the past 9 H2H games, along with three draws.

J1 League		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
1	Kashima Antlers	38	23	7	8	58	31	27	58:31	76
12	Avispa Fukuoka	38	12	12	14	34	38	-4	34:38	48

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5 wins, 4 losses and 1 draw, averaging 1.3 goals from 3.7 shots on goal and 8.0 attempts. Antlers have had 53.1% possession and 5.5 corners per game. On average, their opponents have scored 1.3 goals from 3.6 shots on goal and 9.9 attempts, while being awarded 5.6 corners.

Top goalscorer Leo has found the net 5 times, with Yuma Suzuki and Kyosuke Tagawa scoring 3 and 2 respectively. Yuma Suzuki is the leading assists maker with 3.

Avispa have won 3, lost 2 and drawn 5, averaging 8.7 attempts, 3.4 shots on goal and 1.2 goals. The Hornets average 49.7% possession, 4.8 corners in their favour and 3.4 corners against, while 1.0 goals have been conceded from 3.0 shots on goal and 7.7 attempts.

The top scorers have been Shintaro Nago, Shosei Usui and Kazuya Konno, with 2 goals apiece. Shintaro Nago, Kazuki Fujimoto and Yuto Iwasaki have managed 2 assists in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Kashima Antlers confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Tomoki Hayakawa (GK), Kimito Nono, Naomichi Ueda, Tae-Hyeon Kim, Ryoya Ogawa, Yuta Higuchi, Kento Misao, Gaku Shibasaki, Aleksandar Cavric, Leo, Yuma Suzuki.

Avispa Fukuoka confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Yuma Obata (GK), Takumi Kamijima, Tatsuki Nara, Tomoya Ando, Yota Maejima, Masato Shigemi, Daiki Matsuoka, Kazuki Fujimoto, Kazuya Konno, Shintaro Nago, Shosei Usui.

Kashima Antlers vs Avispa Fukuoka Prediction & Betting Tips

Explore our top Kashima Antlers vs Avispa Fukuoka betting tips, including an expert match prediction, correct score forecast, expected corners pick and a bet builder ready to use.

Match Prediction

We’re confident with our selection of Kashima Antlers to land a victory, with odds of +112 looking really generous. We think they have the ability to claim a win in this J1 League game.

The team news that filters through can have a knock-on effect as far as the J1 League odds are concerned. We use this information along with the form guide, while the latest stats are also taken into consideration when making football predictions.

Key Kashima Antlers vs Avispa Fukuoka league stats:

• Antlers have won 3 of their last 5 games at home.
• Antlers have won 6 of their last 10 games at home.
• Antlers have won 2 consecutive games.

The best bookies are estimating that there is a 47.2% likelihood of this pick landing a return. After careful examination, our experts calculate this probability to be somewhere between 50-55%. This is why we can recommend this bet.

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Our Match Prediction

Antlers To Win @ +112 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Antlers 1 - 0 Avispa

A 1-0 win in favor of Antlers can be backed at odds of +475. We like placing a bet on correct score due to the fun element and the big potential return.

Corners Prediction

Antlers Under 5.5 Corners -147

Kashima Antlers have not covered the 5.5 corners line in three consecutive games, with Avispa Fukuoka conceding under 5.5 corners in their past ten matches. We’re anticipating Antlers to fall short of the line, with this Team Corners wager available at -147.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Antlers

Total

11.10 5.50 5.60

Home

10.20 5.90 4.30

Away

10.40 4.40 6.00

Avispa

Total

8.20 4.80 3.40

Home

7.80 4.10 3.70

Away

7.60 3.90 3.70

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-132

Under 9.5

-112

Antlers Corners

Over 4.5

-138

Under 4.5

-100

Avispa Corners

Over 3.5

-163

Under 3.5

+120

Most Corners

1

-108

X

+700

2

+128

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Kashima Antlers vs Avispa Fukuoka Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

With a 47% prospect of triumphing according to the 1x2 odds, Kashima Antlers are favourites to come out on top in this J1 League clash and they’re available at +112 with the bookmakers. Avispa Fukuoka are an outside chance to get the job done and you can now back them at +240.

If you think that Antlers are able to beat Avi, then the -128 could be the option for you on the Asian Handicap -0.25. Built into this bet is the half stake refund should the scoreline end level.

For those expecting a low-scoring contest, Under 2.5 is the market leader on the Total Goals market. A different angle is going for a BTTS wager and there’s -156 available for Both Teams to Score No.

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Full-Time Result

1

+112

X

+225

2

+240

Half-Time Result

1

+185

X

+102

2

+300

Double Chance

1X

-313

12

-303

X2

-141

Draw No Bet

1

-200

2

+135

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-128

2 Hcp +0.25

-111

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-189

Over 2.5

+143

Both Teams to Score

Yes

+110

No

-156

Antlers have six victories, two draws and two defeats in the last 10 home matches, netting an average of 1.50 goals per game and conceding 1.00.

Avispa Fukuoka are unbeaten in the last three games on their travels. Myong-Hwi Kim's side have four wins, four losses and two draws in the last 10 away games, scoring an average of 1.00 goals per match and conceding 1.00.

When Antlers last played Avi at Kashima Soccer Stadium, they drew 0-0. In the previous 4 H2H meetings at Kashima Soccer Stadium, we have seen two draws, one Antlers victory and one Avi triumph.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Kashima Antlers Home Stats		6-2-2	2.50	1.50	1.00	3	7	5	5
Avispa Fukuoka Away Stats		4-2-4	2.00	1.00	1.00	3	7	3	7

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

Kashima Antlers vs Avispa Fukuoka Lineups & Team News

Know who’s in and who’s out for Antlers vs Avispa before making your bets. We’ll keep you posted with predicted and confirmed lineups for the J1 League and all current injury news.

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