Kyoto Sanga vs Kashima Antlers Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 21 Oct 2026
Kyoto Sanga vs Kashima Antlers Predictions
It’s hard to ignore odds of -143 when it comes to betting Over 2.5 on the Total Goals market. The numbers suggest that Kyoto Sanga and Kashima Antlers will produce a combined three goals and we’ll confidently play this selection.
Our Kyoto Sanga vs Kashima Antlers betting coverage includes detailed reasoning for the main match prediction, plus our correct score pick, corners prediction and bet builder tips.
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Kyoto Sanga clash with Kashima Antlers at Sanga Stadium by KYOCERA, with kick-off set for 06:00 on Wednesday 21 October.
Kyoto Sanga have lost back-to-back J1 League games. Away at EDION Stadium Hiroshima, Sanfrecce Hiroshima recently beat them 3-0. They had only 37% possession and recorded two shots on target.
Kashima Antlers claimed a home win in their previous J1 League match. A 2-0 triumph against V-Varen Nagasaki at Kashima Soccer Stadium made it back-to-back league victories. Toru Oniki's men had 49% possession and three shots on goal, while Leo and Aleksandar Cavric were both on target.
H2H: 1-1 Draw When Teams Last Clashed
Sanga haven’t lost to Antlers in their past three matches, with the last encounter ending 1-1 at Sanga Stadium by KYOCERA. The previous 8 H2H meetings have featured four draws, three wins for Antlers and just one for Sanga.
| J1 League | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 |  Kashima Antlers |
10 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 21 | 16 | 5 | 21:16 | 19 |
| 16 |  Kyoto Sanga |
10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 11 | 19 | -8 | 11:19 | 8 |
Sanga have 2 wins, 6 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.1 goals from 12.3 attempts and 3.9 shots on goal. Ranko Popovic's side have averaged 45.5% possession and 3.4 corners per game, conceding 1.9 goals and 6.6 corners from 17.3 attempts and 5.3 shots on goal.
Top goalscorer Rafael Elias has found the net 5 times, Ryuma Nakano 2, with Joao Pedro and two other players on 1. Leading assistor is Rafael Elias with 3.
Antlers have won 6, lost 3 and drawn 1, with an average of 2.1 goals from 14.5 attempts and 4.4 shots on goal. The Deer Island outfit average 56.8% possession, 3.3 corners in their favour and 4.1 corners against, while conceding 1.6 goals from 12.6 attempts and 4.4 shots on goal.
Leo got 12 goals, Aleksandar Cavric notched 5, while Yuma Suzuki and two other players scored 1. Yuta Matsumura, Yan and Yuma Suzuki have clocked up 2 assists each in the previous 10 games.
Main Match Prediction
We’re expecting goals to be scored during this J1 League game and there is a good way of landing value. You can secure odds of -143 that Over 2.5 Goals are netted and that price stands out.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):
We always have a keen eye on team news, while our football experts have their finger on the pulse by knowing the latest form. You will also find a compendium of stats which provide some valuable pointers ahead of the J1 League action.
The best betting sites make it a 58.8% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. In the opinion of our tipsters, there’s actually a probability of success between 65-70%. This is why we can recommend this wager.
If you’re expecting a high-scoring affair, you can get bigger odds by backing Over 3.5 Goals, with bettors needing four or more to be scored during the ninety minutes to secure a pay out.
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Correct Score Prediction
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We’re predicting Antlers to land a 2-1 victory and this is available at +550. The correct score betting option provides plenty of fun and entertainment.
Corners Prediction
The 5.5 corners line has not been covered by Kashima Antlers in their past nine games. On this evidence, we can take odds of -139 that this Antlers Team Corners wager falls short of the line.
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Bet Builder Tips
Our bet builder is packed with these picks: three or more goals, Kashima Antlers to claim a victory combined with Kashima Antlers to record under 5.5 corners.
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Kyoto Sanga vs Kashima Antlers 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 the -119 favourites on the Full-Time Result. That means a 54% chance of winning this J1 League encounter according to the latest betting odds. If you’re searching for a different slant, Kyoto Sanga are available at +280.
The Asian Handicap -0.5 market is the same as a Full-Time Result wager, with Antlers needing to win at -125 for your bet to be successful. Sanga +0.5 at -115 means you need them to triumph or the draw to happen.
The lowest odds can be found for Over 2.5 Goals, which means at least three goals being netted. For those expecting both sides to find the net, Both Teams to Score Yes is available at -159.
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Stats: Last 10 J1 League matches only.
Sanga have finished with six defeats, three wins and one draw in the past 10 home matches, netting an average of 1.50 goals per game and conceding 2.20.
Kashima Antlers are winless over their previous three games on their travels. Toru Oniki's men have four wins, four losses and two draws in the last 10 away games, scoring an average of 1.70 goals per match and conceding 2.00.
Sanga and Antlers played out a 1-1 draw when the teams last met at Sanga Stadium by KYOCERA. Each of the past 3 H2H games at Sanga Stadium by KYOCERA have finished in a draw.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kyoto Sanga Home Stats |
3-1-6 | 3.70 | 1.50 | 2.20 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 3 | |
| Kashima Antlers Away Stats |
4-2-4 | 3.70 | 1.70 | 2.00 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 4 | |
- 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
- J1 League: 25/10 2025 Sanga 1 Antlers 1
- J1 League: 06/04 2025 Antlers 3 Sanga 4
- J1 League: 17/11 2024 Sanga 0 Antlers 0
- J1 League: 13/04 2024 Antlers 1 Sanga 0
- J1 League: 01/07 2023 Antlers 0 Sanga 0
- J1 League: 18/02 2023 Sanga 0 Antlers 2
- J1 League: 10/09 2022 Sanga 1 Antlers 1
- J1 League: 18/06 2022 Antlers 1 Sanga 0
Kyoto Sanga FC League Stats
Kashima Antlers League Stats
- 2 wins, 6 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 4 wins and 6 defeats in the previous 10 home matches
- 6 wins, 3 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
- 5 wins, 4 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.10 goals scored and 1.90 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.00 goals scored and 2.60 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.00 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 4.60 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.10 goals scored and 1.60 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.20 goals scored and 2.40 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.70 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 4.60 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.40 corners awarded and 6.60 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.40 corners awarded and 6.90 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 10.00 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 11.30 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 8 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 7 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 3.30 corners awarded and 4.10 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 3.20 corners awarded and 4.70 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 7.40 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 7.90 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 7 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 7 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 45.50% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 50.60% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 56.80% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 60.40% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 7 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Kyoto Sanga FC this season are Rafael Elias (5), Ryuma Nakano (2), Alex Souza (1)
- Top Assistors for Kyoto Sanga FC this season are Rafael Elias (3), Kyo Sato (1), Masaya Okugawa (1)
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Kyoto Sanga vs Kashima Antlers Lineups & Team News
The Sanga vs Antlers team news could change everything — review it before betting. We’ll have the predicted and confirmed J1 League lineups for you plus all the latest on player injuries.
Previous Kyoto Sanga Lineups
Previous Kashima Antlers Lineups
Kyoto Sanga Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Ranko Popovic
Kashima Antlers Player Stats & Squad
J1 League Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sanfrecce H. | 10 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 25:6 | 23 |
| 2 | Machida Zelvia | 10 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 25:10 | 23 |
| 3 | FC Tokyo | 10 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 21:8 | 23 |
| 4 | Vissel Kobe | 10 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 17:9 | 22 |
| 5 | Kashiwa Reysol | 10 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 22:17 | 21 |
| 6 | Kashima Antlers | 10 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 21:16 | 19 |
| 7 | K. Frontale | 10 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 21:16 | 16 |
| 8 | Yokohama F.M. | 10 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 13:9 | 16 |
| 9 | Urawa Reds | 10 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 17:21 | 15 |
| 10 | Shimizu S-Pulse | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 10:11 | 14 |
| 11 | F. Okayama | 10 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 12:15 | 13 |
| 12 | Nagoya Grampus | 10 | 4 | 0 | 6 | 12:16 | 12 |
| 13 | Cerezo Osaka | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 9:16 | 12 |
| 14 | Mito Hollyhock | 10 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 12:14 | 9 |
| 15 | V-Varen Nagasaki | 10 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 11:18 | 9 |
| 16 | Kyoto Sanga | 10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 11:19 | 8 |
| 17 | Avispa Fukuoka | 10 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 11:16 | 7 |
| 18 | Gamba Osaka | 10 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 10:18 | 7 |
| 19 | JEF United | 10 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 8:19 | 6 |
| 20 | Tokyo Verdy | 10 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 4:18 | 4 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sanfrecce H. | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 16:2 | 13 |
| 2 | Kashima Antlers | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 9:4 | 12 |
| 3 | FC Tokyo | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 9:5 | 12 |
| 4 | Cerezo Osaka | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 7:5 | 11 |
| 5 | Machida Zelvia | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 11:7 | 10 |
| 6 | Vissel Kobe | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 8:4 | 10 |
| 7 | Kashiwa Reysol | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 11:10 | 9 |
| 8 | K. Frontale | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 13:10 | 8 |
| 9 | V-Varen Nagasaki | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 7:7 | 8 |
| 10 | Shimizu S-Pulse | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6:6 | 8 |
| 11 | Yokohama F.M. | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7:5 | 7 |
| 12 | Avispa Fukuoka | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 8:7 | 7 |
| 13 | F. Okayama | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5:7 | 7 |
| 14 | Nagoya Grampus | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6:6 | 6 |
| 15 | Urawa Reds | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 8:9 | 6 |
| 16 | Mito Hollyhock | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 7:8 | 5 |
| 17 | JEF United | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4:7 | 5 |
| 18 | Gamba Osaka | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4:6 | 4 |
| 19 | Kyoto Sanga | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 5:8 | 3 |
| 20 | Tokyo Verdy | 7 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 3:15 | 2 |
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