Kashima Antlers vs Cerezo Osaka Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 23 Sep 2025

J1 League Betting Preview: Kashima Antlers vs Cerezo Osaka

Kashima Antlers host Cerezo Osaka in this Japanese J1 league fixture at Kashima Soccer Stadium, with kick-off set for 05:00 on Tuesday 23 September. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and confirmed lineups.

The Asian Handicap offers us the chance to back Kashima Antlers at 0.0 against Cerezo Osaka. The odds of -139 can be taken, knowing that there will be money back if the contest ends all square.

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Kashima Antlers have triumphed in back-to-back J1 League games. The latest of these was on the road where Urawa Red Diamonds were beaten 1-0 at Saitama Stadium. The Deer Island club recorded just 35% possession and had two shots on target, with Yuma Suzuki getting the all-important goal in the 14th minute.

Cerezo Osaka hosted Kashiwa Reysol at Yodoko Sakura Stadium in their previous game, ending in a 1-1 draw. Arthur Papas' men had just 39% possession and recorded six shots on goal, while Lucas Fernandes found the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last head-to-head saw Cerezo claim a 1-0 home win over Antlers at Yodoko Sakura Stadium. We’ve seen the past 10 H2H games involve six Antlers wins. There have also been three draws and one Cerezo victory.

J1 League		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
1	Kashima Antlers	38	23	7	8	58	31	27	58:31	76
10	Cerezo Osaka	38	14	10	14	60	57	3	60:57	52

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5 wins, 3 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.5 goals from 9.3 attempts and 4.6 shots on goal. Antlers have had 51.4% possession and 5.2 corners per match. On average, they have conceded 1.1 goals from 9.4 attempts and 4.4 shots on goal, while their opponents have earned 4.3 corners.

Yuma Suzuki and Leo lead the way with 4 goals, while Naomichi Ueda has 2. Yuma Suzuki and Yu Funabashi have racked up the most assists with 2 each.

Cerezo have won 3, lost 2 and drawn 5, with an average of 1.7 goals from 5.5 shots on goal and 11.7 attempts. There’s been an average of 53.9% possession, 6.2 corners taken and 5.3 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.6 goals from 3.0 shots on goal and 7.6 attempts.

Rafael Ratao is top of the team’s scoring charts with 5, Lucas Fernandes has 4, with Masaya Shibayama and Thiago both on 2. Lucas Fernandes is the top assists provider in the last 10 games with 4.

Confirmed Lineups

Kashima Antlers confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Tomoki Hayakawa (GK), Keisuke Tsukui, Naomichi Ueda, Tae-Hyeon Kim, Ryuta Koike, Kimito Nono, Kei Chinen, Gaku Shibasaki, Jose Elber, Leo, Talles Brener.

Cerezo Osaka confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Jin-Hyeon Kim (GK), Hayato Okuda, Ryuya Nishio, Shinnosuke Hatanaka, Niko Takahashi, Kyohei Yoshino, Hinata Kida, Reiya Sakata, Vitor Bueno, Shion Homma, Motohiko Nakajima.

Kashima Antlers vs Cerezo Osaka Prediction & Betting Tips

We’ve lined up expert Kashima Antlers vs Cerezo Osaka betting tips, from our match prediction and correct score call to corners betting guidance and bet builder advice. Read on for the full breakdown.

Match Prediction

Taking Kashima Antlers 0.0 at -139 on the Asian Handicap could be the way forward. We get a nice return if they manage to win and the hosts could end up having the edge in this J1 League match.

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.

Key Kashima Antlers vs Cerezo Osaka league stats:

• The 0.0 line has been covered by Antlers in 13 of their last 20 games.
• The 0.0 line has been covered by Antlers in 6 of their last 10 games at home.
• The 0.0 line has been covered by Antlers in 2 consecutive games.
• The 0.0 line hasn’t been covered by Cerezo in 4 of their last 5 games.
• The 0.0 line hasn’t been covered by Cerezo in 7 of their last 10 games.
• The 0.0 line has been covered by Antlers in 6 of their last 10 games against Cerezo.

The latest odds imply that our pick has a 58.1% prospect of winning. However, our experts think that the probability sits between 65-70% taking all factors into consideration. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

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Our Match Prediction

Antlers Asian Hcp 0.0 @ -139 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Antlers 2 - 1 Cerezo

We’ve got a correct score prediction which involves Antlers winning 2-1. Odds of +500 look appealing and we should get a run for our money here.

Corners Prediction

Cerezo Under 5.5 Corners -159

Cerezo Osaka have had under 5.5 corners in two consecutive matches, with Kashima Antlers conceding under 5.5 corners in the previous six home games. Let’s stick with this betting trend and back Cerezo to go under the Team Corners line at a price of -159.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Antlers

Total

9.50 5.20 4.30

Home

9.40 5.60 3.80

Away

10.10 4.60 5.50

Cerezo

Total

11.50 6.20 5.30

Home

12.00 6.10 5.90

Away

9.30 4.60 4.70

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-100

Under 10.5

-149

Antlers Corners

Over 5.5

-105

Under 5.5

-135

Cerezo Corners

Over 4.5

-115

Under 4.5

-123

Most Corners

1

-137

X

+600

2

+138

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Kashima Antlers vs Cerezo Osaka 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.

Kashima Antlers are the +107 favourites on the 1x2 betting. That implies a 48% chance of triumphing in this J1 League encounter according to the latest odds. Cerezo Osaka are the underdogs at +210 which implies a lesser percentage prospect of winning.

You can back Antlers at +163 on the Half-Time Result market, meaning you need them to be ahead at the break. Cerezo are +250 and the draw is chalked up at +138.

If you’re anticipating a high-scoring contest, Over 2.5 Goals has the shortest odds. BTTS wagering is popular and you can back Yes at -185 on the Both Teams to Score market.

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Full-Time Result

1

+107

X

+270

2

+210

Half-Time Result

1

+163

X

+138

2

+250

Double Chance

1X

-333

12

-455

X2

-152

Draw No Bet

1

-182

2

+128

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-127

2 Hcp +0.25

-108

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+118

Over 2.5

-164

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-185

No

+130

Kashima Antlers haven’t tasted defeat in three consecutive matches at Kashima Soccer Stadium. Toru Oniki's team have racked up six victories, two draws and two defeats in the previous 10 home games, netting an average of 1.60 goals per match and conceding 1.00.

Cerezo have four defeats, three victories and three draws in the last 10 away matches, netting an average of 1.60 goals per game and conceding 1.80.

The previous Kashima Soccer Stadium encounter involved a 1-1 draw between Antlers and Cerezo. We’ve seen two of 4 H2H meetings at Kashima Soccer Stadium go the way of Antlers, with two draws also taking place.

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	2.60	1.60	1.00	4	6	5	5
Cerezo Osaka Away Stats		3-3-4	3.40	1.60	1.80	7	3	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

Kashima Antlers vs Cerezo Osaka Lineups & Team News

The latest Antlers vs Cerezo team news could impact your bets — review it first. We’ll deliver both predicted and confirmed lineups for the J1 League as well as the latest injury reports.

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