Mito HollyHock vs Kashima Antlers predictions, Apr 04, 2026

Yuriy Borshchenko

6 months ago

Japan J1 League, on Saturday, 1:00 am ET

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As Mito HollyHock prepares to host Kashima Antlers on April 4, 2026, the match promises to be crucial for both sides in the Japan J1 League. Mito HollyHock enters this fixture struggling to find form, having secured only one victory in their last five matches. This lack of momentum could weigh heavily as they face a formidable Kashima Antlers side, who are riding a wave of confidence after winning their last five encounters.

Kashima Antlers have exhibited tactical superiority, showcasing a robust defense coupled with an effective attacking line that has allowed them to dominate recent matches. Their ability to control possession and create scoring opportunities has been a key factor in their success, making them the favorites for this clash, reflected in the bookmakers’ odds of 1.92 for an away win.

Mito HollyHock will need to tighten their defense and find a way to exploit any gaps in the Antlers’ backline if they hope to upset the odds. While our predictive model suggests a 50.5% probability of an away win, the unpredictable nature of soccer means surprises can occur. As both teams vie for crucial points, fans can expect an intense and closely contested matchup.

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Mito HollyHock
24%

Draw
27.1%

Kashima
48.9%

Prediction (the most likely score): 0:1

Outrights of Japan J1 League Kashima Antlers: 30.25% Mito: 0.32%

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Betting Odds

1	X	2
3.9	3.6	1.94
3.8	3.35	1.92
3.91	3.5	1.9
3.75	3.3	1.91
3.83	3.62	1.92

Latest Results

22.03.26 Kashiwa Reysol – Mito HollyHock – 3:0
18.03.26 Mito HollyHock – Yokohama F. Marinos – 1:0
14.03.26 Mito HollyHock – FC Tokyo – 1:2 penalties
07.03.26 Urawa Red Diamonds – Mito HollyHock – 2:0
01.03.26 Kawasaki Frontale – Mito HollyHock – 3:2 penalties

22.03.26 Kashima Antlers – JEF United Chiba – 2:1
18.03.26 Machida Zelvia – Kashima Antlers – 0:3
14.03.26 Kashima Antlers – Kawasaki Frontale – 1:0
07.03.26 Kashima Antlers – Tokyo Verdy – 2:0
28.02.26 Urawa Red Diamonds – Kashima Antlers – 2:3

Facts

An outsider and one of the leaders will play in this match (ranked 9 in the zone Promotion ~ J1 League (Placement Play Offs: 17th place) and 1 in the zone Promotion ~ J1 League (Play Offs: )).

Mito HollyHock is going through a rough patch (last 5 games: 1 wins).

Kashima is on a winning streak and currently in very good shape (last 5 games: 5 wins).

In this match, Kashima is seen as the favorite.

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Mito HollyHock won 1 match, drew 1 match, lost 3 matches, and goals 5:7. (average 1:1.4).

Including home matches between the teams, Mito HollyHock won 0 matches, drew 1 match, lost 2 matches, and goals 4:6. (average 1.3:2).

Latest Head To Head

01.02.25 Mito HollyHock – Kashima Antlers – 1:1
10.02.24 Kashima Antlers – Mito HollyHock – 1:0
01.02.20 Mito HollyHock – Kashima Antlers – 0:1
03.02.18 Mito HollyHock – Kashima Antlers – 3:4
14.10.15 Kashima Antlers – Mito HollyHock – 0:1 penalties

Standings

2026

East

		Pl	W	W	L	L		Pts
1	Kashima Antlers	8	7	0	1	0	15:5	22
2	Machida	8	4	2	1	1	15:13	17
3	FC Tokyo	8	3	3	1	1	13:8	16
4	Verdy	8	3	2	0	3	12:11	13
5	Urawa Reds	8	3	0	2	3	11:10	11
6	Kawasaki Frontale	8	2	2	1	3	13:15	11
7	Yokohama F. Marinos	8	3	0	0	5	12:12	9
8	Kashiwa Reysol	8	2	1	0	5	12:13	8
9	Mito	8	1	1	3	3	9:17	8
10	Chiba	8	1	0	2	5	6:14	5

West

		Pl	W	W	L	L		Pts
1	Vissel Kobe	8	4	1	2	1	14:9	16
2	Kyoto	8	3	2	1	2	12:9	14
3	Gamba Osaka	8	2	3	2	1	14:13	14
4	Shimizu S-Pulse	8	2	2	3	1	11:10	13
5	Nagoya Grampus	8	3	1	2	2	12:12	13
6	V-Varen Nagasaki	8	4	0	0	4	10:11	12
7	Sanfrecce Hiroshima	8	3	1	0	4	13:12	11
8	Cerezo Osaka	8	2	2	1	3	9:8	11
9	Okayama	8	2	1	3	2	9:11	11
10	Avispa Fukuoka	8	0	2	1	5	8:17	5

Japan J1 League Outrights

1. Kashima Antlers: 2.63 (30.25%)

2. Vissel Kobe: 5.5 (14.46%)

3. Sanfrecce Hiroshima: 6.5 (12.24%)

4. Kyoto: 7 (11.36%)

5. Machida Zelvia: 11 (7.23%)

6. FC Tokyo: 13 (6.12%)

7. Gamba Osaka: 21 (3.79%)

8. Nagoya Grampus: 21 (3.79%)

9. Urawa Reds: 41 (1.94%)

10. Kawasaki Frontale: 51 (1.56%)

11. Verdy: 51 (1.56%)

12. Kashiwa Reysol: 67 (1.19%)

13. Shimizu S-Pulse: 81 (0.98%)

14. V-Varen Nagasaki: 81 (0.98%)

15. Cerezo Osaka: 101 (0.79%)

16. Okayama: 101 (0.79%)

17. Yokohama F. Marinos: 201 (0.4%)

18. Mito: 251 (0.32%)

19. Avispa Fukuoka: 501 (0.16%)

20. Chiba: 751 (0.11%)

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