Kashima Antlers vs Avispa Fukuoka Prediction & Preview
J-League (Japan) · Aug 22, 2026 · kickoff 09:00 UTC · model-based analysis by GoalSoon
J-LEAGUE (JAPAN)
Kashima Antlers vs Avispa Fukuoka
Model pick: Kashima Antlers (52%)
Goals: Under 2.5
BTTS: No
📊 Match Prediction
Win probabilities from our own Poisson statistical model (attack & defence ratings, home advantage, expected goals):
Expected goals: 1.3 – 0.65
Total goals: 2.0
Over 2.5: 40%
Both teams score: 44%
⚔️ Head-to-Head Form & Stats
| Kashima Antlers | Avispa Fukuoka |
|---|
| League position | #16 (0 pts) | #2 (0 pts) |
| Goals scored / conceded per game* | n/a | n/a |
| Win rate this season* | 0% | 0% |
| Last 5 goals for / against | 2.8 / 1.0 | 1.4 / 1.2 |
*Kashima Antlers shown at home, Avispa Fukuoka shown away — the split that matters for this fixture.
🔥 Recent Form
Kashima Antlers — last 5
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At home: keeps a clean sheet 47% of the time; 47% of home games go over 2.5.
Avispa Fukuoka — last 5
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On the road: clean sheet 37% of the time; 38% of away games go over 2.5.
📈 Key Stats & Trends
| Trend | Kashima Antlers (home) | Avispa Fukuoka (away) |
|---|
| This season record | n/a | n/a |
| Clean sheet rate | 47% | 37% |
| Both teams scored | 42% | 41% |
| Over 2.5 goals | 47% | 38% |
| Top scorer | Ceara Leo (10) | Yu Hashimoto (4) |
J-League (Japan) — league context this season
Avg goals / game: 2.55
Home wins: 41%
Draws: 25%
Away wins: 33%
Over 2.5: 47%
BTTS: 50%
Use these J-League (Japan) averages as a benchmark for the two teams above.
🎲 More Prediction Markets
Derived from the model's expected goals (1.3 vs 0.65):
| Market | Model probability |
|---|
| Most likely scoreline | 1-0 (18%) |
| Double chance — Kashima Antlers or draw (1X) | 81% |
| Double chance — Avispa Fukuoka or draw (X2) | 48% |
| Double chance — either team (12) | 71% |
| Over / Under 1.5 goals | 58% / 42% |
| Over / Under 3.5 goals | 13% / 87% |
| Kashima Antlers clean sheet | 52% |
| Avispa Fukuoka clean sheet | 27% |
🎯 Our Verdict
Kashima Antlers is the model's most likely outcome at
52%. Kashima Antlers are backed at home, where they average 1.5 goals a game. Goals may be harder to come by (60% under 2.5).
The lean on goals is
Under 2.5 and both-teams-to-score
No.
These are model probabilities, not guarantees — football is uncertain by design.
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❓ Kashima Antlers vs Avispa Fukuoka — FAQ
Who will win Kashima Antlers vs Avispa Fukuoka?
Our statistical model makes Kashima Antlers the most likely result at 52%. Full probabilities: Kashima Antlers 52%, draw 28%, Avispa Fukuoka 19%.
Will both teams score in Kashima Antlers vs Avispa Fukuoka?
The model gives a 44% chance both teams score, so the lean is 'No'.
How many goals in Kashima Antlers vs Avispa Fukuoka?
Expected goals are 1.3 for Kashima Antlers and 0.65 for Avispa Fukuoka — about 2.0 total, pointing to Under 2.5.
What is the most likely score in Kashima Antlers vs Avispa Fukuoka?
The model's single most likely scoreline is 1-0 (18%). Double chance for Kashima Antlers or draw is 81%.