Last-placed Consadole Sapporo have a tricky fixture ahead of them, as they visit second-placed Kashima Antlers at the Kashima Soccer Stadium. View our free Kashima Antlers vs Consadole Sapporo predictions below.
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Kashima Antlers vs Consadole Sapporo predictions: Sapporo's woes to continue
Key stats
- Consadole Sapporo are without a win on the road this season (D3, L7).
- In contrast, Kashima Antlers are unbeaten at home so far (W6, D4).
- Consadole Sapporo lost their last four matches without scoring a single goal.
- Kashima Antlers are have no losses in the last nine skirmishes between these outfits.
Correct score prediction: Kashima Antlers 1-0 Consadole Sapporo
Consadole Sapporo are coming off three consecutive 1-0 defeats.
Pre-game odds and win probability:
- Kashima Antlers: 2/5 (1.40) – 71.4%
- Draw: 16/5 (4.20) – 23.8%
- Consadole Sapporo: 5/1 (6.00) – 16.7%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
In the J League, Consadole Sapporo are the only team without a win on the road. This is in contrast with Kashima Antlers, who are the only team without a defeat at home.
On that note, Kashima Antlers are the expected winners at 2/5 (1.40). Teams with these odds generally have a 71.4% probability of winning.
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It's also worth mentioning that Consadole Sapporo did not score a single goal in their last four matches. Given that those games were on the low-scoring side, under 2.5 total goals has an appealing look at 1/1 (2.00). That one has a 50% chance of landing.
Last five H2Hs: Can Consadole Sapporo avoid a fourth consecutive defeat?
It is safe to say that Consadole Sapporo do not particularly look forward to meeting Kashima Antlers on the field. They lost the last three times these teams clashed, have no wins in their last nine encounters, and no goals scored in their last four skirmishes.
Japan J-League 25/05/24
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Consadole Sapporo
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Kashima Antlers
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Team news and form guide
Kashima Antlers: Sights set on the J League title
There are no absentees for Kashima Antlers ahead of this clash. The hosts are on a four-match winless run, and will look to get back on course against the league's worst team.
Predicted lineup: Hayakawa (GK), Anzai, Sekigawa, Ueda, Nono, Chinen, Sano, Nakama, Nago, Higuchi & Cavric.
Japan J-League 11/05/25
W
Kawasaki Frontale
1
Kashima Antlers
2
Japan J-League 06/05/25
W
Avispa Fukuoka
0
Kashima Antlers
1
Japan J-League 03/05/25
W
Machida Zelvia
0
Kashima Antlers
1
Japan J-League 29/04/25
W
Yokohama FC
0
Kashima Antlers
3
Japan J-League 25/04/25
W
Nagoya Grampus
0
Kashima Antlers
1
Consadole Sapporo: Hoping to put an end to their rotting streak
Consadole Sapporo may have to do without Toya Nakamura, who picked up a knock in their 1-0 loss to Albirex Niigata. Should he not be available for selection, Yamato Okada will likely get the nod to start.
Predicted lineup: Sugeno (GK), Takao, Leizumi, Okada, Tanaka, Baba, Komai, Suga, Kobayashi, Hasegawa & Omori.
Japan J-League 08/12/24
W
Kashiwa Reysol
0
Consadole Sapporo
1
Japan J-League 01/12/24
L
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
5
Consadole Sapporo
1
Japan J-League 09/11/24
D
Shonan Bellmare
1
Consadole Sapporo
1
Japan J-League 03/11/24
D
Cerezo Osaka
1
Consadole Sapporo
1
Japan J-League 19/10/24
W
Nagoya Grampus
0
Consadole Sapporo
2
Player to watch: Yuma Suzuki
Yuma Suzuki has been Kashima Antlers' best player this season without a doubt. The former Sint Truidense forward has 13 direct goal involvements in 20 appearances so far, scoring 10 times with three assists. Suzuki has also tormented Consadole Sapporo in recent years, registering four goals and an assist in the last five clashes between these teams.