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As Kashima Antlers prepare to host FC Tokyo on May 23, 2026, both teams come into this encounter with strong recent form. The Antlers have secured victories in four of their last five matches, showcasing a robust attacking capability and a solid defense. Their home advantage at Kashima Stadium is expected to play a crucial role in maintaining their momentum.
FC Tokyo mirrors this performance, also winning four of their last five games, reflecting their own tactical versatility and resilience. They have demonstrated an ability to adapt to match situations, often finding ways to exploit defensive weaknesses in their opponents.
Bookmakers have set the odds at 2.47 for a home win, 2.86 for an away win, indicating a relatively tight contest. Our model suggests a 37% probability of a Kashima victory, with a 34.1% chance for FC Tokyo and a 29.7% likelihood of a draw.
Given both teams’ recent form and tactical strengths, this matchup promises to be competitive. While Kashima may benefit from home support, FC Tokyo’s tactical agility could pose a significant challenge, making it difficult to predict the final outcome confidently.
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| Kashima 38.1% |
Draw 28.9% |
Tokyo 33% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1
Outrights of Japan J1 League Kashima Antlers: 54.57%
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2.49 | 3.45 | 2.88 | |
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2.42 | 3.15 | 2.82 | |
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2.43 | 3.28 | 2.85 | |
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2.45 | 3.1 | 2.8 | |
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2.47 | 3.28 | 2.86 |
Latest Results
| 17.05.26 JEF United Chiba – Kashima Antlers – 0:2 10.05.26 Yokohama F. Marinos – Kashima Antlers – 1:2 penalties 06.05.26 Kashima Antlers – Mito HollyHock – 3:0 03.05.26 Kashima Antlers – Machida Zelvia – 2:1 penalties 29.04.26 Tokyo Verdy – Kashima Antlers – 2:1 |
16.05.26 Urawa Red Diamonds – FC Tokyo – 0:1 penalties 10.05.26 FC Tokyo – Tokyo Verdy – 2:1 06.05.26 FC Tokyo – JEF United Chiba – 0:3 02.05.26 FC Tokyo – Kawasaki Frontale – 2:0 29.04.26 Kashiwa Reysol – FC Tokyo – 1:3 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 06.02.26 FC Tokyo – Kashima Antlers – 2:1 penalties 10.08.25 FC Tokyo – Kashima Antlers – 0:1 01.03.25 Kashima Antlers – FC Tokyo – 2:0 20.07.24 Kashima Antlers – FC Tokyo – 2:1 07.04.24 FC Tokyo – Kashima Antlers – 2:0 |
Standings
2026
East
| Pl | W | W | L | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Kashima Antlers ✔ | 17 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 30:11 | 42 |
| 2 | FC Tokyo | 17 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 32:17 | 37 |
| 3 | Machida | 17 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 27:22 | 34 |
| 4 | Verdy | 17 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 22:20 | 28 |
| 5 | Urawa Reds | 17 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 25:21 | 25 |
| 6 | Kawasaki Frontale | 17 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 23:27 | 25 |
| 7 | Mito | 17 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 22:36 | 18 |
| 8 | Kashiwa Reysol | 17 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 11 | 18:22 | 17 |
| 9 | Yokohama F. Marinos | 17 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 22:31 | 17 |
| 10 | Chiba ✔ | 17 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 16:30 | 12 |
West
| Pl | W | W | L | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Vissel Kobe | 17 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 28:25 | 32 |
| 2 | Nagoya Grampus | 17 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 31:27 | 31 |
| 3 | Cerezo Osaka | 17 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 27:19 | 28 |
| 4 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 17 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 27:21 | 27 |
| 5 | Okayama | 17 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 24:26 | 26 |
| 6 | Gamba Osaka | 17 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 29:24 | 25 |
| 7 | Shimizu S-Pulse | 17 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 22:23 | 24 |
| 8 | V-Varen Nagasaki | 17 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 21:28 | 21 |
| 9 | Avispa Fukuoka | 17 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 21:30 | 21 |
| 10 | Kyoto | 17 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 21:28 | 20 |
Japan J1 League Outrights
1. Kashima Antlers: 1.66 (54.57%)
2. Vissel Kobe: 2.3 (39.39%)
3. Nagoya Grampus: 15 (6.04%)
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