Kashima Antlers vs Avispa Fukuoka | Prediction | J1 League | 22/08

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22 Aug 2026 05:00

Kashima Antlers and Avispa Fukuoka face each other in an official match of the 2026/27 J1 League season. The game takes place at Kashima Soccer Stadium on Saturday, 22/08/2026, at 10:00 (UK Time).

Our experts have prepared predictions for Kashima Antlers vs Avispa Fukuoka, based on a detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.

APWin predictions for Kashima Antlers vs Avispa Fukuoka

The top bookmakers have set the odds, and our team has analysed all relevant match data. See our expert match prediction below:

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APWin experts have analysed the main betting markets and selected high-value bets.

Our prediction is: Kashima Antlers win or draw

Our top betting tip is Kashima Antlers to win or draw on the Double Chance market. What that means is Kashima Antlers, the home team, must win or draw for the bet to win, and we feel strongly that the match will end in one of those two outcomes.

We simply don't see Kashima Antlers losing to Avispa Fukuoka. More than the gulf in quality between the two sides which is clear to see in the statistics, we also have a lot of belief in Kashima Antlers's ability to make home advantage count in this match.

Our prediction is: Over 2.5 goals in the match

Kashima Antlers vs Avispa Fukuoka has all the makings of a high-scoring affair, and we anticipate this game going over 2.5 goals.

Online bookmakers have given good 2.14 odds for over 2.5 goals, and we fancy the chances of that bet paying off thanks to the tremendous attacking ability of the two teams.

Kashima Antlers preview

Kashima Antlers comes into the match having played 2 games in the J1 League so far. They have recorded 2 wins, 0 draws, and 0 losses, with an average of 3 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2026/27 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 2 wins, 0 draws, and 0 losses.

Kashima Antlers's attack has scored 6 goals during this period. Out of this total, 6 goals were scored in the J1 League, averaging 3 goals per match. The season's average stands at 3.

The offence system of Kashima Antlers is led by Léo Ceará as the top scorer of the season. The brazilian forward has scored 3 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Ryoya Ogawa, who has contributed with 1 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 4 goals with an average of 2 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 4 goals conceded in 2 matches, resulting in an average of 2.

Kashima Antlers's Latest Results

Avispa Fukuoka preview

On the other hand, Avispa Fukuoka comes into the match having played 2 games in the J1 League so far. They have recorded 1 wins, 0 draws, and 1 losses, with an average of 1.5 points per game in the tournament.

In the 2026/27 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 1 wins, 0 draws, and 1 losses.

Avispa Fukuoka's attack has scored 3 goals during this period. Out of this total, 3 goals were scored in the J1 League, averaging 1.5 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.5.

The offence system of Avispa Fukuoka is led by Werik Silva Pinto as the top scorer of the season. The brazilian forward has scored 1 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Daiki Fukazawa, who has contributed with 1 assists.

On the defensive side, the team has conceded 1 goals with an average of 0.5 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 1 goals conceded in 2 matches, resulting in an average of 0.5.

Avispa Fukuoka's Latest Results