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Kashima Antlers vs V-Varen Nagasaki - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions

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J1 League Mercari Stadium, Kashima
Sat, Oct 17, 2026
VS
06:00 AM
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AI Match Summary

Kashima Antlers host V-Varen Nagasaki in the J1 League. Recent head-to-head results give a strong hint here. Kashima Antlers have averaged 2.17 scored and 1.03 conceded recently, against V-Varen Nagasaki's 1.17 scored and 1.62 conceded. Head-to-head, Kashima Antlers have won 5 to V-Varen Nagasaki's 0, with 0 draws. They last met on Jul 16, 2025, ending 2:1. Model xG sits at 1.20 vs 1.00, favoring Kashima Antlers. The model's pick is Home (1) to win or Over 2.5 goals.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

47%
Kashima Antlers
20%
Draws
33%
V-Varen Nagasaki
Draw rate projection: 20% Favored: Kashima Antlers

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

47% / Medium Confidence
  • Look at the last few games and Kashima Antlers come out ahead of V-Varen Nagasaki on wins alone.
  • Model gives Kashima Antlers a 47% chance of winning this.
  • Regular J1 League form gives a decent read on both sides.
  • High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).
  • Kashima Antlers have won 5 of the last 5 meetings between these two.

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 99%
Over 1.5 Goals 88%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 44%
Over 4.5 Goals 20%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 72.6%
Kashima Antlers Clean Sheet 20%
V-Varen Nagasaki Clean Sheet 12%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Kashima Antlers V-Varen Nagasaki
Matches Played 29 29
Wins 22 11
Draws 1 2
Losses 6 16
Goals Scored 2.17 1.17
Goals Conceded 1.03 1.62
Expected Goals (xG) 1.20 1.00
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Jul 16, 2025 Emperors Cup
Kashima Antlers vs V-Varen Nagasaki
2:1
Aug 18, 2021 Emperors Cup
Kashima Antlers vs V-Varen Nagasaki
3:1
Dec 21, 2019 Emperors Cup
Kashima Antlers vs V-Varen Nagasaki
3:2
Aug 15, 2018 J1 League
V-Varen Nagasaki vs Kashima Antlers
1:2
May 2, 2018 J1 League
Kashima Antlers vs V-Varen Nagasaki
2:1

SokaPicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

Kashima Antlers 85 / 100
V-Varen Nagasaki 10 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).

Attack & Defence Capability Index

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
Kashima Antlers V-Varen Nagasaki

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Kashima Antlers Win (1)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 2:1
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Kashima Antlers found the back of the net in 93% of recent matches (29 games).

V-Varen Nagasaki has conceded goals in 83% of their last 29 outings.

These sides typically produce 3.60 goals when they meet.

Recent resilience: Kashima Antlers stayed unbeaten in 4 of the last 5 games.

Scoring Trends

Kashima Antlers VS V-Varen Nagasaki
2.5 Goals Scored 1.25
1.5 Goals Conceded 1.63
88% Over 1.5 88%
63% Over 2.5 50%
50% Over 3.5 38%

Recent Form & Match History

Kashima Antlers

(Home)
09 Oct
Kashima Antlers
2 : 0
Gamba Osaka
23 Sept
Kashima Antlers
3 : 1
Kofu
19 Sept
Kawasaki Frontale
3 : 3
Kashima Antlers
15 Sept
Kashima Antlers
7 : 1
Newcastle Jets
11 Sept
Vissel Kobe
2 : 1
Kashima Antlers
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V-Varen Nagasaki

(Away)
07 Oct
Shimizu S-Pulse
2 : 1
V-Varen Nagasaki
29 Sept
Gainare Tottori
2 : 0
V-Varen Nagasaki
19 Sept
V-Varen Nagasaki
1 : 1
Cerezo Osaka
12 Sept
V-Varen Nagasaki
2 : 0
Nagoya Grampus
09 Sept
Kochi United
0 : 1
V-Varen Nagasaki
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League Standings

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Kashiwa Reysol 9 7 0 2 21:14 21
2 Machida Zelvia 9 6 2 1 22:10 20
3 FC Tokyo 9 6 2 1 17:8 20
4 Vissel Kobe 9 6 1 2 14:9 19
5 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 8 5 2 1 20:6 17
6 Kashima Antlers 9 5 1 3 19:16 16
7 Yokohama F. Marinos 9 4 3 2 13:9 15
8 Kawasaki Frontale 8 3 4 1 16:12 13
9 Okayama 9 4 1 4 12:12 13
10 Urawa Reds 9 4 0 5 16:21 12
11 Cerezo Osaka 9 3 3 3 7:12 12
12 Shimizu S-Pulse 8 3 1 4 6:8 10
13 Mito 8 2 3 3 11:11 9
14 Kyoto 9 2 2 5 11:16 8
15 V-Varen Nagasaki 8 2 2 4 10:15 8
16 Avispa Fukuoka 9 2 1 6 11:13 7
17 Nagoya Grampus 8 2 0 6 7:14 6
18 Gamba Osaka 9 1 3 5 8:16 6
19 Verdy 8 0 4 4 4:12 4
20 Chiba 8 1 1 6 7:18 4
Promotion - AFC Champions League 2027/2028 (League phase)
Relegation - J2 League 2027/2028 (Main)