Second-placed Kashima Antlers will visit the Saitama Stadium 2002 this weekend, as they take on Urawa Red Diamonds. View our free Urawa Reds vs Kashima Antlers predictions below.
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Urawa Reds vs Kashima Antlers predictions: Visitors to claim all the spoils
Key stats
- Urawa Reds are currently on a five-match winless streak (D2, L3).
- In contrast, Kashima Antlers have no losses in their last four games (W3, D1).
- Interestingly, the last four clashes between these teams ended in stalemates.
- Both teams were on the scoresheet in Kashima Antlers’ last three games, and in four of Urawa Reds’ last five matches.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Bookies favour the hosts
- Urawa Reds: 23/20 (2.15) – 46.5%
- Draw: 21/10 (3.10) – 32.3%
- Kashima Antlers: 19/10 (2.90) – 34.5%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
It's worth mentioning that these teams are on opposite sides in terms of recent form. While Urawa Reds suffered three defeats in their last four games, Kashima Antlers won three of their last four matches.
In spite of this, Urawa Reds are the expected winners at 23/20 (2.15). Teams with these odds generally have a 46.5% probability of winning.
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Moreover, both teams have seen their fair share of high-scoring games in recent weeks. Eight of Urawa Reds' last 11 matches featured at least three goals, three of Kashima Antlers' last four games too.
That said, over 2.5 total goals has an appealing look at 1/1 (2.00). That one has a 50% chance of landing.
Last five H2Hs: Another stalemate on the cards?
Recent clashes between these teams have been as balanced as they come, with their last four encounters ending in stalemates. In their last eight meetings, both teams have two wins apiece, with four draws between them.
Japan J-League 17/08/24
Kashima Antlers
Urawa Red Diamonds
Japan J-League 28/10/23
Kashima Antlers
Urawa Red Diamonds
Japan J-League 04/06/23
Urawa Red Diamonds
Kashima Antlers
Japan J-League 03/09/22
Kashima Antlers
Urawa Red Diamonds
Japan J-League 21/05/22
Urawa Red Diamonds
Kashima Antlers
Team news and form guide
Urawa Reds: Hoping to put an end to their winless run
Urawa Reds may have to do without Atsuki Ito, who picked up an injury in their 2-1 loss at Cerezo Osaka last weekend. The 25-year-old midfielder (3 goals, 1 assist) will face a late fitness test ahead of this clash.
Predicted lineup: Nishikawa (GK), Watanabe, Höibraten, Sato, Ishihara, Yasui, Iwao, Takeda, Okubo, Santana & Maeda.
Japan J-League 11/05/25
D
Albirex Niigata
1
Urawa Red Diamonds
1
Japan J-League 06/05/25
L
Gamba Osaka
1
Urawa Red Diamonds
0
Japan J-League 03/05/25
W
Tokyo Verdy
0
Urawa Red Diamonds
2
Japan J-League 25/04/25
W
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
0
Urawa Red Diamonds
1
Japan J-League 20/04/25
W
Yokohama F-Marinos
1
Urawa Red Diamonds
3
Kashima Antlers: Eyeing their fourth win in five games
Kashima Antlers have strung up a four-match unbeaten run, with three wins and a draw. Ranko Popovic will be pleased to have no new absentees heading into this clash.
Predicted lineup: Hayakawa (GK), Nono, Ueda, Sekigawa, Anzai, Sano, Chinen, Morooka, Nago, Nakama & Suzuki.
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
Player to watch: Yuma Suzuki
As it stands, only one team has scored more goals than Kashima Antlers this season. Interestingly, Yuma Suzuki was directly involved in 11 of their 31 goals so far, scoring eight times with three assists. Considering the former Sint Truidense forward has 10 goal involvements in his last 12 games across all competitions, it'll be interesting to see how he fares against Urawa Reds.