J1 League
Kashima Antlers vs Gamba Osaka
Fri, 09 Oct 2026 - 11:00 (UK Time)
Stadium: Kashima Soccer Stadium
Kashima Antlers vs Gamba Osaka Prediction & Stats - J1 League 2026/27
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Kashima Antlers vs Gamba Osaka carries real history into this round of the J1 League.
The two sides meet on 09/10 (Friday) at Kashima Soccer Stadium, 11:00 (UK time).
Read the Kashima Antlers vs Gamba Osaka prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Kashima Antlers vs Gamba Osaka
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Kashima Antlers vs Gamba Osaka call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Over 2.5 Goals
Last updated on 07-10-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Kashima Antlers the side to beat, with roughly 52% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all J1 League odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
Kashima Antlers Preview
Kashima Antlers reach this fixture 8 match into their J1 League. Here is where Kashima Antlers stand:
In this competition
4 won, 1 drawn, 3 lost
1.63 points per game
17 scored, at 2.13 a game
16 conceded, at 2 a game
Kashima Antlers, season-wide
5 won, 1 drawn, 3 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Léo Ceará, 10 goals
Most assists: Yan Matheus Santos Souza, 2 assists
Recent results — Kashima Antlers
09/10/2026 06:00
23/09/2026 04:00
19/09/2026 05:00
15/09/2026 06:00
11/09/2026 06:00
Gamba Osaka: how they are travelling
Gamba Osaka come in 8 matches into their J1 League.
Here is what Gamba Osaka have produced:
In this competition
1 won, 3 drawn, 4 lost
0.75 points per game
8 scored, at 1 a game
14 conceded, at 1.75 a game
Gamba Osaka, season-wide
3 won, 3 drawn, 4 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Issam Jebali, 2 goals
Most assists: Ryoya Yamashita, 4 assists
Recent results — Gamba Osaka
09/10/2026 06:00
23/09/2026 04:00
20/09/2026 04:00
15/09/2026 06:00
12/09/2026 06:00
The head-to-head favours Kashima Antlers
Recent meetings have tended to go Kashima Antlers's way against Gamba Osaka.
From 30 match(es):
Kashima Antlers: 15 win(s)
Gamba Osaka: 7 win(s)
Drawn: 8
It is a pattern worth weighing in the Kashima Antlers vs Gamba Osaka prediction.
Form comparison Kashima Antlers vs Gamba Osaka
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Kashima Antlers
Japan - J1 League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
D
L
L
L
|
1.63 |
| Home |
W
L
W
W
|
2 |
| Away |
D
L
L
W
W
|
1.4 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 67% | 40% |
| Goals | 4.13 | 3 | 4.8 |
| Scored | 2.13 | 1.67 | 2.4 |
| Conceded | 2 | 1.33 | 2.4 |
| Both Teams to Score | 75% | 67% | 80% |
| Without Conceding | 13% | 0% | 20% |
| Failed To Score | 13% | 33% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.79 | 1.52 | 1.99 |
|
xGA
|
1.37 | 1.48 | 1.29 |
Away Team
Gamba Osaka
Japan - J1 League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
L
L
L
D
|
0.75 |
| Home |
L
L
D
W
|
1 |
| Away |
L
L
D
L
D
|
0.5 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 13% | 25% | 0% |
| Goals | 2.75 | 2.5 | 3 |
| Scored | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1.75 | 1.5 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 25% | 75% |
| Without Conceding | 13% | 25% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 50% | 75% | 25% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.5 | 1.43 | 1.58 |
|
xGA
|
1.91 | 1.76 | 2.06 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
Fixture information - Kashima Antlers vs Gamba Osaka
Match: Kashima Antlers vs Gamba Osaka
Competition: J1 League
Date: Friday, 09/10/2026
Kick-off: 11:00 (UK time)
Venue: Kashima Soccer Stadium
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Stats
The statistics for Kashima Antlers vs Gamba Osaka that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
3
League: 2.96
Both Teams to Score
71%
League: 60%
Over 1.5+
84%
League: 79%
Over 2.5+
59%
League: 54%
Cards
2.92
League: 2.99
Corners
8.33
League: 9.23
Home Team
Kashima Antlers
Japan - J1 League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
D
L
L
L
|
1.63 |
| Home |
W
L
W
W
|
2 |
| Away |
D
L
L
W
W
|
1.4 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 67% | 40% |
| Goals | 4.13 | 3 | 4.8 |
| Scored | 2.13 | 1.67 | 2.4 |
| Conceded | 2 | 1.33 | 2.4 |
| Both Teams to Score | 75% | 67% | 80% |
| Without Conceding | 13% | 0% | 20% |
| Failed To Score | 13% | 33% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.79 | 1.52 | 1.99 |
|
xGA
|
1.37 | 1.48 | 1.29 |
Away Team
Gamba Osaka
Japan - J1 League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
L
L
L
D
|
0.75 |
| Home |
L
L
D
W
|
1 |
| Away |
L
L
D
L
D
|
0.5 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 13% | 25% | 0% |
| Goals | 2.75 | 2.5 | 3 |
| Scored | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1.75 | 1.5 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 25% | 75% |
| Without Conceding | 13% | 25% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 50% | 75% | 25% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.5 | 1.43 | 1.58 |
|
xGA
|
1.91 | 1.76 | 2.06 |
Corners
8 / Match
+47% Corners / Match
Gamba Osaka received +47% more corners than Kashima Antlers in the J1 League
11.76 / Match
Gamba Osaka
(1)
Kawasaki Frontale
(2)
Vissel Kobe
(3)
Urawa Reds
(5)
Mito Hollyhock
(4)
Tokyo Verdy
(4)
Avispa Fukuoka
(2)(4)
Kashima Antlers
(4)
Vissel Kobe
(5)
Tokyo
(3)
JEF United
(5)
V-Varen Nagasaki
(5)
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
(3)
Nagoya Grampus
Cards
1.75 / Match
+27% Cards / Match
Kashima Antlers received +27% more cards than Gamba Osaka in the J1 League
1.38 / Match
Gamba Osaka
(2)
Kawasaki Frontale
(1)
Vissel Kobe
(3)
Urawa Reds
(1)
Mito Hollyhock
(1)
Tokyo Verdy
(3)
Avispa Fukuoka
(1)(1)
Kashima Antlers
(3)
Vissel Kobe
(0)
Tokyo
(0)
JEF United
(1)
V-Varen Nagasaki
(1)
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
(2)
Nagoya Grampus
Goals Scored
2.13 / Match
+113%
Kashima Antlers is +113% better in terms of goals scored
1 / Match
Gamba Osaka
(2)
Kawasaki Frontale
(3)
Vissel Kobe
(1)
Urawa Reds
(0)
Mito Hollyhock
(2)
Tokyo Verdy
(2)
Avispa Fukuoka
(3)(0)
Kashima Antlers
(0)
Vissel Kobe
(0)
Tokyo
(0)
JEF United
(2)
V-Varen Nagasaki
(0)
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
(1)
Nagoya Grampus
Goals Conceded
2 / Match
+13%
Kashima Antlers condeded +13% more goals than Gamba Osaka
1.75 / Match
Gamba Osaka
(0)
Kawasaki Frontale
(3)
Vissel Kobe
(2)
Urawa Reds
(1)
Mito Hollyhock
(4)
Tokyo Verdy
(0)
Avispa Fukuoka
(2)(2)
Kashima Antlers
(1)
Vissel Kobe
(2)
Tokyo
(2)
JEF United
(2)
V-Varen Nagasaki
(0)
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
(3)
Nagoya Grampus
J1 League Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Vissel Kobe
|
8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 5 | 7 | 19 | 2.38 |
| 2 |
Kashiwa Reysol
|
8 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 17 | 12 | 5 | 18 | 2.25 |
| 3 |
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
|
8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 20 | 6 | 14 | 17 | 2.13 |
| 4 |
Machida Zelvia
|
8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 21 | 10 | 11 | 17 | 2.13 |
| 5 |
Tokyo
|
8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 14 | 8 | 6 | 17 | 2.13 |
| 6 |
Yokohama F. Marinos
|
8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 13 | 9 | 4 | 14 | 1.75 |
| 7 |
Kawasaki Frontale
|
8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 16 | 12 | 4 | 13 | 1.63 |
| 8 |
Fagiano Okayama
|
8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 10 | 1 | 13 | 1.63 |
| 9 |
Kashima Antlers
|
8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 17 | 16 | 1 | 13 | 1.63 |
| 10 |
Urawa Reds
|
8 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 16 | 18 | -2 | 12 | 1.5 |
| 11 |
Cerezo Osaka
|
8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 12 | -5 | 11 | 1.38 |
| 12 |
Shimizu S-Pulse
|
8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 8 | -2 | 10 | 1.25 |
| 13 |
Mito Hollyhock
|
8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 11 | 0 | 9 | 1.13 |
| 14 |
Kyoto Sanga
|
8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 11 | 15 | -4 | 8 | 1 |
| 15 |
V-Varen Nagasaki
|
8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 10 | 15 | -5 | 8 | 1 |
| 16 |
Gamba Osaka
|
8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 14 | -6 | 6 | 0.75 |
| 17 |
Nagoya Grampus
|
8 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 7 | 14 | -7 | 6 | 0.75 |
| 18 |
Avispa Fukuoka
|
8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 9 | 12 | -3 | 4 | 0.5 |
| 19 |
Tokyo Verdy
|
8 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 12 | -8 | 4 | 0.5 |
| 20 |
JEF United
|
8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 18 | -11 | 4 | 0.5 |
Odds
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