Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Kashima Antlers Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 02 Apr 2025

Can Antlers Make it a Close Game?

We are wagering Kashima Antlers +0.5 at +102.5 as we’re expecting the away team to avoid defeat. This outcome can be achieved against Sanfrecce Hiroshima, with the numbers backing up this Asian Handicap pick.

Last H2H Encounter Ended in a 2-2 Draw

Sanfrecce Hiroshima suffered a defeat in their last game. A 1-0 scoreline occurred away from home at Sanga Stadium by KYOCERA against Kyoto Sanga. Sanfre dominated possession with 69% of the ball and had three shots on target.

Kashima Antlers secured a 1-0 home win over Vissel Kobe at Kashima Soccer Stadium in their previous game. Toru Oniki's team had four shots on goal and 43% possession, with Leo scoring the winner in the 33rd minute.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Antlers have avoided defeat against Sanfre in the past three meetings, with their last encounter ending in a 2-2 draw at Kashima Soccer Stadium. The previous 10 H2H meetings have involved four Sanfre wins, three Antlers victories and three draws.

J1 League		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
4	Kashima Antlers	28	16	4	8	41	27	14	41:27	52
6	Sanfrecce H.	29	15	5	9	34	20	14	34:20	50

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4 wins, 4 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.2 goals from 5.0 shots on goal and 13.9 attempts. Sanfrecce have had 54.9% possession and 6.9 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 1.2 goals from 3.5 shots on goal and 7.2 attempts, while their opponents have been awarded 2.4 corners.

The five top scorers are Shunki Higashi, Sota Nakamura, Tolgay Arslan, Mutsuki Kato and Pieros Sotiriou, with these players all scoring 2 goals. Mutsuki Kato and Shunki Higashi are the top assists makers with 2.

Antlers have 7 victories, 1 defeat and 2 draws, averaging 5.4 shots on goal, 10.4 attempts and 1.8 goals. The Deer Island club average 46.5% possession, 6.2 corners taken and 5.4 corners against them, while 0.5 goals have been conceded from 10.7 attempts and 3.8 shots on goal.

Leo is top of the team’s scoring charts with 6, Yuma Suzuki is on 5 and Shu Morooka on 3. Koki Anzai and Ryuta Koike have both managed 2 assists in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Sanfrecce Hiroshima confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Keisuke Osako (GK), Tsukasa Shiotani, Hayato Araki, Sho Sasaki, Naoto Arai, Satoshi Tanaka, Hayao Kawabe, Daiki Suga, Naoki Maeda, Ryo Germain, Valere Germain.

Kashima Antlers confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Tomoki Hayakawa (GK), Kimito Nono, Naomichi Ueda, Ikuma Sekigawa, Koki Anzai, Ryuta Koike, Yuta Higuchi, Yu Funabashi, Aleksandar Cavric, Leo, Yuma Suzuki.

Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Kashima Antlers Prediction & Betting Tips

We’re taking Kashima Antlers on the Asian Handicap with +0.5 goal start. The away team can either triumph or secure a draw in this J1 League encounter, with this wager looking like value at +102.5.

Our football predictions are always well-researched and it starts with a combination of team news and form guide. Once we have a clear idea of what might happen, we match up the latest data.

Key Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Kashima Antlers league stats:

• The +0.5 line has been covered by Antlers in all of their last 5 games.
• The +0.5 line has been covered by Antlers in 9 of their last 10 games.
• The +0.5 line has been covered by Antlers in 6 consecutive games.
• The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by Sanfrecce Hiroshima in 3 of their last 5 games.
• The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by Sanfrecce Hiroshima in 6 of their last 10 games.
• The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by Sanfrecce Hiroshima in 2 consecutive games.
• The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by Sanfrecce Hiroshima in 3 consecutive games against Antlers.

Antlers +0.5 Probability

According to the betting sites, our pick has a 49.4% chance of landing a return. After careful examination, our experts have this probability somewhere between 55-60%. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.

There’s the option to bet on Antlers to triumph by a specific number of goals through the Winning Margin market. This offers an attractive Asian Handicap alternative.

Our Match Prediction

Antlers Asian Hcp +0.5 @ +102.5 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Sanfrecce 1 - 1 Antlers

There’s the option to bet on the two teams to play out a 1-1 draw. Odds of +510 are on offer and this is a correct score wager that should provide plenty of entertainment.

Corners Prediction

Antlers Over 3.5 Corners -120

In their past seven games, Kashima Antlers have covered the 3.5 corners line. We think that the value can be found by wagering on Team Corners and you can secure -120 that Kashima Antlers go over the line.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Sanfrecce

Total

9.30 6.90 2.40

Home

7.00 4.30 2.70

Away

11.00 8.30 2.70

Antlers

Total

11.60 6.20 5.40

Home

9.60 5.10 4.50

Away

10.60 5.30 5.30

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-115

Under 9.5

-128

Sanfrecce Corners

Over 5.5

-120

Under 5.5

-120

Antlers Corners

Over 3.5

-125

Under 3.5

-110

Most Corners

1

-213

X

+600

2

+195

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Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Kashima Antlers Odds

The bookies betting odds have Sanfrecce Hiroshima as -120 favourites for this J1 League clash, implying that they are 55% likely to win the match. If you want to back the outsider for this match, Kashima Antlers are available at +310.

Under 2.5 Goals is a short-priced option for those customers expecting two goals or less.

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Full-Time Result

1

-120

X

+245

2

+310

Half-Time Result

1

+145

X

+115

2

+330

Double Chance

1X

-435

12

-345

X2

-110

Draw No Bet

1

-270

2

+195

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.5

-119

2 Hcp +0.5

-109

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-132

Over 2.5

+102

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-123

No

-115

Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Kashima Antlers Lineups & Team News

It’s great to get the latest lineups for the match, with injuries being flagged up thanks to our up-to-date Sanfrecce vs Antlers team news.

We’ve got details of the J1 League squads so that you know every player on the roster.

Sanfrecce Hiroshima Team Page Kashima Antlers Team Page