Kashima Antlers v JEF United Ichihara-Chiba: the preview
Kashima Antlers meet JEF United Ichihara-Chiba at Kashima Soccer Stadium, Sunday 7:00am (J1 League). Kashima Antlers have won 17 of their last 20 at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
The big picture
Kashima Antlers come in 6th on the ladder with 23 points; JEF United Ichihara-Chiba are 17th on 13. Kashima Antlers have the higher position to protect.
Kashima Antlers are 22–10–2 in J1 League 2026, averaging 1.8 goals for and 1.1 against.
JEF United Ichihara-Chiba are 5–23–5 in J1 League 2026, averaging 1.1 goals for and 1.8 against.
Form
Kashima Antlers have won two of their last five and most recently lost to FC Tokyo 0–2.
JEF United Ichihara-Chiba have won one of their last five and most recently beat Avispa Fukuoka 3–0.
Head to head
These sides have met 2 times on our records since 2026: Kashima Antlers 2, JEF United Ichihara-Chiba 0.
Last time out (2026), Kashima Antlers won 2–0 at Fukuda Denshi Arena.
Players to watch
For Kashima Antlers, watch Aleksandar Cavric (1.3 goals a match in 2026-27) and Homare Tokuda (2 goals, 1 assist in 2026-27).
For JEF United Ichihara-Chiba, watch Erison (9 goals, 2 assists in 2026) and Hiroto Goya (6 goals, 2 assists in 2026).
At Kashima Soccer Stadium
Kashima Antlers have won 17 of their last 20 at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, Kashima Antlers go in as clear favourites.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
