'%20x='0'%20y='0'%20height='100%25'%20width='100%25'%20%0A%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20%20xlink%3Ahref='data:image/jpg;base64,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'%3E%3C/image%3E%3C/svg%3E)
Kashima Antlers and FC Tokyo will battle for three points in a J1 League matchday 24 fixture on Saturday. The hosts are coming into the game on the back of a 4-1 defeat away to Yokohama F Marinos over the weekend.
They took the lead through Kei Chinen's 29th-minute strike but Jun Amano drew the game level in first-half injury time. Eduardo, Elber and Asahi Uenaka scored second-half goals to help Marinos claim a comfortable win.
FC Tokyo, meanwhile, claimed maximum points with a routine 2-0 home win over Albirex Nigata. Keita Endo and Leon Nozawa scored in either half to inspire the victory.
The win took them to seventh spot in the table, having garnered 36 points from 23 games. Antlers are fourth with 41 points to their name.
Kashima vs Tokyo Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Kashima Antlers have 30 wins from the last 59 head-to-head games. Tokyo were victorious on 17 occasions while 12 games ended in draws.
- Their most recent clash came in April 2024 when FC Tokyo claimed a 2-0 home win.
- Thirteen of the last 14 head-to-head games have produced over 1.5 goals.
- Antlers have the best home defensive record in the league with nine goals conceded in 11 games in front of their fans.
- Four of Tokyo's last five league games have been decided by a one-goal margin.
- Antlers are unbeaten in their last 16 home games across competitions (10 wins).
Kashima vs Tokyo Prediction
Kashima Antlers are slight pre-game favorites and will be aiming for maximum points to keep pace with the sides at the summit of the standings. Ranko Popović's side have the joint-best home record in the league, having garnered 25 points from 11 games alongside Gamba Osaka.
Tokyo, for their part, have alternated between a loss and a win in their last six away league games. Their fans will be hoping this trend continues as they suffered a 3-2 defeat away to Kashiwa Reysol last time out on their travels.
The game is likely to be keenly contested but we are backing the home side to claim a narrow victory with goals to be scored at both ends.
Prediction: Kashima 2-1 Tokyo
Kashima vs Tokyo Betting Tips
Tip 1 - Kashima to win
Tip 2 - Both teams to score
Tip 3 - Over 2.5 goals
Tip 4 - Over 8.5 corner kicks
