J1 League
Vissel Kobe vs Kashima Antlers
Fri, 11 Sep 2026 - 11:00 (UK Time)
Stadium: NOEVIR Stadium Kobe
Vissel Kobe vs Kashima Antlers Prediction & Stats - J1 League 2026/27
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Vissel Kobe vs Kashima Antlers carries real history into this round of the J1 League.
The two sides meet on 11/09 (Friday) at NOEVIR Stadium Kobe, 11:00 (UK time).
Read the Vissel Kobe vs Kashima Antlers prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Vissel Kobe vs Kashima Antlers
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Vissel Kobe vs Kashima Antlers call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Correct Score: 1 - 1
Last updated on 09-09-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Kashima Antlers the side to beat, with roughly 32% 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.
Vissel Kobe Preview
Vissel Kobe reach this fixture 6 match into their J1 League. Here is where Vissel Kobe stand:
In this competition
4 won, 1 drawn, 1 lost
2.17 points per game
9 scored, at 1.5 a game
4 conceded, at 0.67 a game
Vissel Kobe, season-wide
4 won, 1 drawn, 1 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Yūya Ōsako, 2 goals
Most assists: Katsuya Nagato, 1 assists
Recent results — Vissel Kobe
06/09/2026 06:00
02/09/2026 06:00
29/08/2026 06:00
22/08/2026 06:30
15/08/2026 06:00
Kashima Antlers: how they are travelling
Kashima Antlers come in 6 matches into their J1 League.
Here is what Kashima Antlers have produced:
In this competition
4 won, 0 drawn, 2 lost
2 points per game
13 scored, at 2.17 a game
11 conceded, at 1.83 a game
Kashima Antlers, season-wide
4 won, 0 drawn, 2 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Léo Ceará, 8 goals
Most assists: Yuma Suzuki, 2 assists
Recent results — Kashima Antlers
06/09/2026 05:00
02/09/2026 06:00
29/08/2026 06:00
22/08/2026 05:00
15/08/2026 05:00
The head-to-head favours Kashima Antlers
Kashima Antlers have generally come out ahead of Vissel Kobe in their recent meetings.
From 33 match(es):
Kashima Antlers: 14 win(s)
Vissel Kobe: 12 win(s)
Drawn: 7
That trend is worth factoring into the Vissel Kobe vs Kashima Antlers prediction.
Form comparison Vissel Kobe vs Kashima Antlers
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Vissel Kobe
Japan - J1 League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
W
W
L
D
|
2.17 |
| Home |
W
W
D
|
2.33 |
| Away |
W
L
W
|
2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 67% | 67% | 67% |
| Goals | 2.17 | 3 | 1.33 |
| Scored | 1.5 | 2 | 1 |
| Conceded | 0.67 | 1 | 0.33 |
| Both Teams to Score | 33% | 67% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 50% | 33% | 67% |
| Failed To Score | 17% | 0% | 33% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.43 | 1.65 | 1.21 |
|
xGA
|
1.15 | 1.39 | 0.9 |
Away Team
Kashima Antlers
Japan - J1 League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
L
W
W
W
|
2 |
| Home |
L
W
W
|
2 |
| Away |
L
W
W
|
2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 67% | 67% | 67% |
| Goals | 4 | 3 | 5 |
| Scored | 2.17 | 1.67 | 2.67 |
| Conceded | 1.83 | 1.33 | 2.33 |
| Both Teams to Score | 67% | 67% | 67% |
| Without Conceding | 17% | 0% | 33% |
| Failed To Score | 17% | 33% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.82 | 1.52 | 2.12 |
|
xGA
|
1.17 | 1.48 | 0.86 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
👉 Prediction: Under 2.5 Goals
If you’re expecting lots of goals in Vissel Kobe vs Kashima Antlers, you might want to reconsider.
Neither side has shown enough attacking quality to upset their opponent’s defense consistently, which is why we predict this match to stay under 2.5 goals.
👉 Prediction: Under 9.5 Corners
We expect few corners in Vissel Kobe vs Kashima Antlers, as neither team has generated many this season.
We recommend betting on under 9.5 corners, meaning the match must have 9 or fewer total corners for the bet to win.
Fixture information - Vissel Kobe vs Kashima Antlers
Match: Vissel Kobe vs Kashima Antlers
Competition: J1 League
Date: Friday, 11/09/2026
Kick-off: 11:00 (UK time)
Venue: NOEVIR Stadium Kobe
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Stats
The statistics for Vissel Kobe vs Kashima Antlers that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
4
League: 3
Both Teams to Score
67%
League: 60%
Over 1.5+
84%
League: 80%
Over 2.5+
67%
League: 56%
Cards
2.34
League: 2.65
Corners
10
League: 8.95
Home Team
Vissel Kobe
Japan - J1 League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
W
W
L
D
|
2.17 |
| Home |
W
W
D
|
2.33 |
| Away |
W
L
W
|
2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 67% | 67% | 67% |
| Goals | 2.17 | 3 | 1.33 |
| Scored | 1.5 | 2 | 1 |
| Conceded | 0.67 | 1 | 0.33 |
| Both Teams to Score | 33% | 67% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 50% | 33% | 67% |
| Failed To Score | 17% | 0% | 33% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.43 | 1.65 | 1.21 |
|
xGA
|
1.15 | 1.39 | 0.9 |
Away Team
Kashima Antlers
Japan - J1 League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
L
W
W
W
|
2 |
| Home |
L
W
W
|
2 |
| Away |
L
W
W
|
2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 67% | 67% | 67% |
| Goals | 4 | 3 | 5 |
| Scored | 2.17 | 1.67 | 2.67 |
| Conceded | 1.83 | 1.33 | 2.33 |
| Both Teams to Score | 67% | 67% | 67% |
| Without Conceding | 17% | 0% | 33% |
| Failed To Score | 17% | 33% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.82 | 1.52 | 2.12 |
|
xGA
|
1.17 | 1.48 | 0.86 |
Corners
8 / Match
+13% Corners / Match
Kashima Antlers received +13% more corners than Vissel Kobe in the J1 League
9 / Match
V-Varen Nagasaki
(2)
Tokyo Verdy
(6)
Cerezo Osaka
(4)
Yokohama F. Marinos
(2)
Tokyo
(7)
Avispa Fukuoka
(1)(5)
Urawa Reds
(4)
Mito Hollyhock
(4)
Tokyo Verdy
(2)
Avispa Fukuoka
(3)
Nagoya Grampus
(9)
Yokohama F. Marinos
Cards
1 / Match
+67% Cards / Match
Kashima Antlers received +67% more cards than Vissel Kobe in the J1 League
1.67 / Match
V-Varen Nagasaki
(0)
Tokyo Verdy
(1)
Cerezo Osaka
(2)
Yokohama F. Marinos
(2)
Tokyo
(0)
Avispa Fukuoka
(1)(1)
Urawa Reds
(1)
Mito Hollyhock
(3)
Tokyo Verdy
(1)
Avispa Fukuoka
(3)
Nagoya Grampus
(1)
Yokohama F. Marinos
Goals Scored
1.5 / Match
+45%
Kashima Antlers is +45% better in terms of goals scored
2.17 / Match
V-Varen Nagasaki
(3)
Tokyo Verdy
(2)
Cerezo Osaka
(1)
Yokohama F. Marinos
(0)
Tokyo
(2)
Avispa Fukuoka
(1)(0)
Urawa Reds
(2)
Mito Hollyhock
(2)
Tokyo Verdy
(3)
Avispa Fukuoka
(2)
Nagoya Grampus
(4)
Yokohama F. Marinos
Goals Conceded
0.67 / Match
+63%
Kashima Antlers condeded +63% more goals than Vissel Kobe
1.83 / Match
V-Varen Nagasaki
(1)
Tokyo Verdy
(0)
Cerezo Osaka
(0)
Yokohama F. Marinos
(1)
Tokyo
(2)
Avispa Fukuoka
(0)(1)
Urawa Reds
(4)
Mito Hollyhock
(0)
Tokyo Verdy
(2)
Avispa Fukuoka
(1)
Nagoya Grampus
(3)
Yokohama F. Marinos
J1 League Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Machida Zelvia
|
6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 18 | 5 | 13 | 16 | 2.67 |
| 2 |
Vissel Kobe
|
6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 13 | 2.17 |
| 3 |
Kashiwa Reysol
|
6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 12 | 2 |
| 4 |
Kashima Antlers
|
6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 11 | 2 | 12 | 2 |
| 5 |
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
|
6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 13 | 5 | 8 | 11 | 1.83 |
| 6 |
Tokyo
|
6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 8 | 3 | 11 | 1.83 |
| 7 |
Yokohama F. Marinos
|
6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 10 | 1.67 |
| 8 |
Fagiano Okayama
|
6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 10 | 1.67 |
| 9 |
Cerezo Osaka
|
6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 10 | 1.67 |
| 10 |
Mito Hollyhock
|
6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 8 | 3 | 9 | 1.5 |
| 11 |
Kawasaki Frontale
|
6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 12 | 9 | 3 | 9 | 1.5 |
| 12 |
Urawa Reds
|
6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 15 | -3 | 9 | 1.5 |
| 13 |
Gamba Osaka
|
6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 11 | -3 | 6 | 1 |
| 14 |
Nagoya Grampus
|
6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 11 | -4 | 6 | 1 |
| 15 |
Kyoto Sanga
|
6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 11 | -4 | 5 | 0.83 |
| 16 |
Avispa Fukuoka
|
6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 10 | -1 | 4 | 0.67 |
| 17 |
Shimizu S-Pulse
|
6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 7 | -4 | 4 | 0.67 |
| 18 |
V-Varen Nagasaki
|
6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 14 | -7 | 4 | 0.67 |
| 19 |
Tokyo Verdy
|
6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 8 | -6 | 3 | 0.5 |
| 20 |
JEF United
|
6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 15 | -10 | 3 | 0.5 |
Odds
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