Kashima Antlers vs Tokyo Verdy Prediction: The Antlers Are A Force To Be Reckoned With At Kashima Stadium

Kashima Antlers will welcome Tokyo Verdy to the Kashima Stadium in the 13th round of the J1 League. 

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

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

Form: WWWLW

Thanks to Aleksandar Čavrić's goal in the dying embers of the game, Kashima Antlers were able to secure a narrow 2-1 victory over Kashiwa Reysol away from home in midweek. 

Since a 4-2 defeat at the hands of Sagan Tosu on April 20th, the Antlers have maintained a consistent form, boasting a three-match winning streak in the league, outscoring their opponents 7-3. At the Kashima Stadium, they've yet to taste defeat, standing tall with a five-match unbeaten run (W4, D1), and will be aiming to maintain their impressive run.

With 22 points accumulated from 12 matches, Kashima Antlers sits in third place in the J1 League standings, one point ahead of fourth-placed FC Tokyo and three points adrift of first-placed Machida Zelvia. 

Form: WWDDD

Tokyo Verdy, on the other hand, were all smiles in their recent match against Jubilo Iwata, as a Yudai Kimura brace guided them to a narrow 3-2 victory. 

Verdy's reign of supremacy in the league remains unchallenged as they come into this match boasting a nine-match unbeaten run (D6, W3) and cannot be underestimated. Away from home, they are currently on a three-match unbeaten run, winning two of those matches and ending in a goalless stalemate.

With 16 points accumulated from 12 matches, Tokyo Verdy sits in tenth place in the J1 League standings, level on points with 11th-placed and 12th-placed Yokohama F. Marinos and Avispa Fukuoka, respectively. A three-point deficit is the only difference between them and the sixth spot occupied by Sanfrecce Hiroshima. 

• Kashima Antlers have won five of their last six matches across all competitions.
• Tokyo Verdy are currently on a two-match winning streak in the J1 League.
• Kashima Antlers averages 1.6 goals per game when playing at home, and Tokyo Verdy averages 1.2 goals per game when playing away.

In the last 8 meetings, Kashima Antlers have won 5 times, Tokyo Verdy have won 2 times, and there has been 1 draw, with the goal difference being 11-8 in favor of Kashima Antlers.

Kashima Antlers have been unbeatable at Kashima Stadium and will be seeking to use their home advantage to secure a comfortable win against a side they've maintained overt superiority over in past meetings.

Considering that the Antlers have won four consecutive home games against Tokyo Verdy, we expect the same trend to continue by supporting them in the full-time market.

• Full-time Result - Kashima Antlers for 2.00
• Total - Over 2.5 for 2.30
• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 2.08