Cerezo Osaka vs Kashima Antlers Prediction: The Antlers Have the Grit to Turn This Game Around!

Cerezo Osaka will welcome the Kashima Antlers to the Yodoko Sakura Stadium in the 37th round of the J1 League. 

Let's have a look at the latest J1 League between Cerezo Osaka vs. Kashima Antlers, match facts, and betting odds for you to consider!

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

Form: WDLWW

Cerezo Osaka was tipped for a top-four finish this season thanks to their strong start. But all those expectations have been washed away by a series of disappointing performances. Still, they can be proud of their achievements this season, as a seventh-place finish could see them better their ninth-place finish from the previous campaign.

Before the international break, the team was involved in a friendly contest against Kyoto Sanga, which saw them prevail in a 2-0 triumph. This comes after defeating Avispa Fukuoka 1-0 at home to extend their unbeaten run in the league to two matches (W1, D1). 

Form: DDWDW

Kashima Antlers, on the other hand, are clinging to conditional hopes before the season comes to a close. If they were to win their two remaining games, they could find themselves finishing third. Currently, they occupy fifth place with 59 points accumulated and are four points behind third-placed Machida Zelvia. 

The Antlers managed to snatch a point off Kyoto Sanga following a goalless draw away from home. This was their second consecutive 0-0 draw in the league. However, they do come into this clash full of confidence, boasting a five-match unbeaten run (D3, W2).

• Cerezo Osaka have won just one of their last 16 matches against Kashima Antlers.
• Kashima Antlers are currently unbeaten in their last three away matches in the J1 League.
• Cerezo Osaka averages 1.33 goals per game when playing at home, and Kashima Antlers averages 1.68 goals per game when playing away.

In the last 39 meetings, Cerezo Osaka have won 9 times, Kashima Antlers have won 24 times, and there have been 6 draws, with the goal difference being 59-34 in favor of Kashima Antlers. 

This upcoming encounter is expected to be a tight affair. However, from my point of view, I feel the away team might be able to walk away with all three points here. 

The reason behind this can be backed up by their dominant performance in this fixture. Besides losing just one of their last 16 matches (W12, D3), they have won their last ten consecutive away matches. This is why I recommend supporting them in the full-time market.

• Full-time Result - Kashima Antlers for 2.37
• Total - Over 2.5 for 1.97
• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 1.65