Kashima Antlers vs FC Tokyo Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 23 May 2026

J1 League Betting Preview: Kashima Antlers vs FC Tokyo

Kashima Antlers meet FC Tokyo at Kashima Soccer Stadium, with kick-off set for 04:30 on Saturday 23 May.

Kashima Antlers and Tokyo might not combine to reach the three-goal mark and that leads us to wager Under 2.5 on the Total Goals market. We’ll happily take the -147 when it comes to a low-scoring contest.

Kashima Antlers have triumphed in their last eight home games. Most recently, they won on the road when beating JEF United 2-0 at Fukuda Denshi Arena. Toru Oniki's side managed five shots on target and enjoyed 64% possession, with Ryotaro Araki and Shu Morooka scoring one goal each.

FC Tokyo won their previous game 10-9 after penalties. This win at Saitama Stadium against Urawa Red Diamonds was their fourth away victory on the bounce. The Chōfu outfit had nine shots on goal and 46% possession.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Tokyo won the most recent encounter between these teams. A home victory was recorded on penalties (1-1 AET) against Antlers at Ajinomoto Stadium. The previous 10 H2H games have featured five Antlers wins, two draws and three Tokyo victories.

J1 League		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
1	Kashima Antlers	17	12	4	1	28	9	19	28:9	42
2	FC Tokyo	17	9	6	2	28	15	13	28:15	37

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8 wins and 2 losses, averaging 2.6 goals from 4.5 shots on goal and 9.6 attempts. Antlers have had 60.7% possession and 5.2 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 1.6 goals from 2.9 shots on goal and 7.1 attempts, while the opposition have been awarded 5.9 corners.

Top scorer Leo has found the net 6 times, with Shu Morooka, Kimito Nono and Yuma Suzuki getting 2 each. Yuma Suzuki has made the most assists with 3.

Tokyo have won 7 and lost 3, with an average of 11.0 attempts, 5.9 shots on goal and 3.2 goals. The Gas Men average 53.5% possession, 4.5 corners in their favour and 3.8 corners against, while 2.5 goals have been conceded from 2.8 shots on goal and 7.3 attempts.

Kein Sato is top scorer on 5, with Ryunosuke Sato and Marcelo Ryan next on 3. Marcelo Ryan has been top assists provider with 4 in the previous 10 games.

Kashima Antlers vs FC Tokyo Prediction & Betting Tips

Our expert Kashima Antlers vs FC Tokyo betting tips include a main match prediction, a correct score pick, a corners forecast and bet builder advice. Explore each section below for detailed insights.

Match Prediction

The best bet for this J1 League game could involve going low on the number of goals. We think that Under 2.5 is crying out to be backed based on the available stats and the odds of -147 look value.

Our football picks always stem from lots of research and it begins by looking at the latest J1 League team news and current form. When we have a strong view of what might happen, we match up the latest numbers.

Key Kashima Antlers vs FC Tokyo league stats:

• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 Antlers games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 13 of the last 20 Antlers games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 Antlers games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 11 of the last 20 Tokyo games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 3 games between these teams.

When you look at the latest odds, our pick has a 59.5% chance of winning. However, our research has found that the actual probability is between 65-70%. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

If you’re looking for bigger odds and are expecting a low-scoring affair, then it might be worth looking at Under 1.5 Goals, especially if you think that one goal or less will be scored in total.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Antlers 1 - 1 Tokyo

The game ending in a 1-1 draw is available at odds of +420. Take a chance on the correct score and get rewarded for predicting the right scoreline.

Corners Prediction

Antlers Over 4.5 Corners -156

In their past six home games, Kashima Antlers have covered the 4.5 corners line, while the previous two Tokyo away matches have involved them conceding over 4.5 corners. There’s a chance to go over the Antlers Team Corners line and we’re confident this will happen, with odds of -156 on offer.

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 5.20 5.90

Home

9.00 5.90 3.10

Away

11.40 4.10 7.30

Tokyo

Total

8.30 4.50 3.80

Home

9.30 5.80 3.50

Away

9.30 3.90 5.40

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-139

Under 9.5

-102

Antlers Corners

Over 4.5

-156

Under 4.5

+110

Tokyo Corners

Over 4.5

-111

Under 4.5

-128

Most Corners

1

-130

X

+600

2

+118

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Kashima Antlers vs FC Tokyo Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Kashima Antlers are currently available at +150 with the bookmakers to defeat Tokyo, with the latter priced at odds of +175. If you’re siding with the draw in this J1 League clash, then it can be backed at +220.

There are different betting angles when backing Antlers including the Asian Handicap -0.25 wager. This is available at +108 and there’s a half stake return if they only draw with Tokyo.

For the Total Goals market, Under 2.5 is the shortest price for this interesting contest. If you think both sides will find the net, then you can back the Yes option on the Both Teams to Score market at -128.

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Full-Time Result

1

+150

X

+220

2

+175

Half-Time Result

1

+210

X

+115

2

+230

Double Chance

1X

-263

12

-345

X2

-222

Draw No Bet

1

-130

2

-109

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

+108

2 Hcp +0.25

-156

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-147

Over 2.5

+102

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-128

No

-111

Stats: J1 League matches only
Kashima Antlers haven’t lost any of their past ten games at Kashima Soccer Stadium. Toru Oniki's side have racked up nine wins and one draw in the last 10 home matches, scoring an average of 1.70 goals per game and conceding 0.40.

Tokyo have not tasted an away defeat in ten straight matches. The Chōfu outfit have clocked up six wins and four draws in the past 10 away games, recording an average of 1.50 goals per match and conceding 0.50.

Antlers enjoyed a 2-0 winning scoreline when last meeting Tokyo at Kashima Soccer Stadium. In the previous 5 H2H meetings at Kashima Soccer Stadium, we have seen three Antlers triumphs, one Tokyo win and one draw.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Kashima Antlers Home Stats		9-1-0	2.10	1.70	0.40	4	6	4	6
FC Tokyo Away Stats		6-4-0	2.00	1.50	0.50	5	5	5	5

• 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

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Kashima Antlers vs FC Tokyo Lineups & Team News

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