Jubilo Iwata vs Kashima Antlers Prediction: Injured But Lethal; Iwata Eyeing An Upset!

Jubilo Iwata will welcome Kashima Antlers to the Yamaha Stadium in the 26th round of the J1 League. 

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

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

Form: DLLDL

Jubilo Iwata was presented with the opportunity to leap out of the red zone in their match against Albirex Niigata last time out. Their opponent, however, proved too difficult to overcome as they forced a 2:2 draw to share the spoils.

Iwata have been all over the map this season due to their inconsistent form. They went the whole of July without recording a single win (L2, D1) and approached this match winless in their last five matches (L3, D2). It's fair to say that nothing much can be expected from them in this one other than a convincing defeat.

With 25 points accumulated from 25 matches, Jubilo Iwata occupies 18th place (within the relegation zone) in the J1 League standings. They are two points ahead of 19th-placed Sagan Tosua and are one point adrift of safety. 

Form: WWLWL

After a 5-1 thrashing to Brighton & Hove Albion in a friendly match, Kashima Antlers didn't let that result deter them from picking up a favorable outcome in their league match against Sagan Tosu. Goals from either half saw them record a comfortable 3-0 victory at home

This was their second consecutive league win, and they came into this match high on confidence. Not only that, but they have just lost two of their last 16 matches (W10, D4) and could prove to be a tough opponent to overcome. 

With 47 points accumulated from 25 matches, Kashima Antlers occupies 2nd place in the J1 League standings. They are two points ahead of third-placed Gamba Osaka and three points adrift of first-placed Machida Zelvia. 

• Jubilo Iwata have lost one of their last six home matches in the J1 League.
• Kashima Antlers are currently on a three-match winless run when playing away in the J1 League.
• Jubilo Iwata averages 1.25 goals per game when playing at home, and Kashima Antlers averages 1.58 goals per game when playing away.

In the last 35 meetings, Jubilo Iwata have won three times, Kashima Antlers have won 19 times, and there have been 13 draws, with the goal difference being 65-42 in favor of Kashima Antlers. 

Jubilo Iwata has been stubborn as a mule when it comes to locking horns with the Kashima Antlers, especially at home, where they've recorded five consecutive draws. Despite a not-so-convincing performance in the league, it goes without doubt that they'll pose a significant challenge to their opponents in this impending encounter. 

Kashima Antlers are contending for the league title and have done a great job so far, as they are only three points behind the top. With confidence high and boasting a two-match winning run in the league, they'll aim to halt their five-match winless run away from home against Jubilo Iwata by securing a hard-fought victory and closing the three-point gap at the top.

However, we anticipate both sides to get on the scoreboard in this one, as this has been the case in five of their last seven encounters.

• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 1.90
• 1st Half (1st Goal) - Kashima Antlers for 2.09
• Total - Over 2.5 for 1.96