Kashima Antlers vs Urawa Red Diamonds Prediction: The Antlers Will Come Through For Us

Kashima Antlers will welcome floundering side Urawa Red Diamonds to the Kashima Stadium in the sixth round of the J1 League. Kashima Antlers are first in the league table and have maintained a one point cushion over second-placed Shonan Bellmare. Urawa Red Diamonds are 13th.

Let's head into the match preview to find the best odds on the Kashima Antlers vs. Urawa Red Diamonds game and my expert picks to place your bets.

Kashima Antlers

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Kashima Antlers were unfortunate not to have picked up three points in their first match against Shonan Bellmare in the J1 League. They lost 1-0 on the road despite seeing 59% of ball possession.

It is fair to say they've flipped the script in the J1 League after that defeat as they've went on to win four consecutive matches. During this period, they scored a whopping 11 goals and conceded three goals.

In their recent league match, the Antlers threw the possession book out the window and secured a comfortable 3-1 away win against Kashiwa Reysol despite seeing 33% of the ball. Léo Ceará was the standout player as he scored three goals. This currently sees him as the top goal scorer in the J1 League with five goals.

Urawa Red Diamonds

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Talking about top goal scorers, Urawa Red Diamonds' Thiago Santana sits as the joint-third in the top scorer charts. The 32-year-old will be aiming to add to his tally here.

Thiago Santana scored a decisive goal in a 1-0 home victory against new boys Fagiano Okayama over the weekend. That resulted couldn't have come at a better time as it helped them jump six places up the league standings to 13th.

Before this win, the Reds had failed to win in any of their opening four league games. This translates to two losses and two draws. During this period, they scored two and conceded five, highlighting improvements in both departments. 

Match Facts

• Kashima Antlers has won either half in each of their last four matches in the J1 League.
• Urawa Red Diamonds is currently on a seven-match winless run when playing away in the J1 League.
• Kashima Antlers has won three consecutive home league games this season.
• Urawa Red Diamonds is still searching for their first away win against Kashima Antlers since November 2016.

Head-To-Head

In the last 54 meetings, Kashima Antlers has won 17 times, Urawa Red Diamonds has won 19 times, and there have been 18 draws with the goal difference being 69-65 in favour of Urawa Red Diamonds.

Expert Betting Tips

Kashima Antlers are in a good run of form in the J1 League and have been the better side on paper compared Urawa Red Diamonds thus season. The hosts can present a tough challenge in this fixture and this could see them avoid defeat.

Urawa Red Diamonds will likely struggle here and this is not because of their poor form in the league but their away form. I don't believe they will have what it takes to cause an upset here.

Kashima Antlers to win either half is a safe pick for this closely contested affair. The hosts have performed much better and I expect them to deliver a stellar performance in this match.

Our main prediction for the match: Kashima Antlers To Win Either Half - Yes for 1.72 with Bet365. 

2nd prediction: Total - Under 2.5 for 1.72 with 1xbet.

3rd prediction: Full-time Result - Kashima Antlers for 2.30 with Betway.