In the upcoming J1 League match between Kashima Antlers and JEF United Chiba on 22.03.2026, bookmakers are favoring Kashima Antlers. The odds for a Kashima Antlers win are 1.62, a draw is at 3.88, and a JEF United Chiba victory is offered at 5.21. In terms of probabilities: Kashima Antlers have a 57.85% chance of winning, a draw stands at 24.16%, and JEF United Chiba have a 17.99% chance of winning. This reflects the stable form of Kashima Antlers and the more modest performance of their opponent. The market also offers options for totals and both teams to score, but the outcome favoring a Kashima Antlers win stands out as the main bet due to its probability and odds.
In their last three matches, Kashima Antlers achieved the following results: on 18.03.2026, they defeated Machida Zelvia 3-0; on 14.03.2026, they won against Kawasaki Frontale 1-0; and on 07.03.2026, they beat Tokyo Verdy 2-0. JEF United Chiba's last three matches were: a 1-2 loss to FC Tokyo on 18.03.2026, a 0-2 defeat by Yokohama F. Marinos on 14.03.2026, and a 2-1 win over Kashiwa Reysol on 07.03.2026. Over the last five matches, Kashima Antlers have averaged 52.8% possession, 0.4 yellow cards, 11 fouls, and 0.8 offsides per game. JEF United Chiba have 50.2% possession, 1 yellow card, 11.6 fouls, and 2 offsides per game. Their last head-to-head encounter was on 23.12.2012, where JEF United Chiba lost 0-1 to Kashima Antlers.
In the last five matches, Kashima Antlers have an average of 2.6 goals per game, scoring 2.2 and conceding 0.4. JEF United Chiba have the same average of 2.6 goals per game, scoring 1 and conceding 1.6. For over 2.5 goals: Kashima Antlers have 2 out of 5, JEF United Chiba have 3 out of 5. In the first half, Kashima Antlers scored more than 1.5 goals in 4 out of 5 matches, while JEF United Chiba did so in only 1 out of 5. The second half shows the opposite: Kashima Antlers have 1 out of 5 for over 1.5 goals, JEF United Chiba have 4 out of 5. Kashima Antlers most frequently score in the 16-30 and 31-45 minute intervals (29% each), and concede mostly in the same 31-45 and 76-90 minutes (29% each). JEF United Chiba score most often in the 46-60 minute interval (38%) and concede in the 31-45 and 76-90 minutes (40% each). Overall, Kashima Antlers appear more reliable in defense and effective in attack, as confirmed by their totals and goal distribution by halves. This makes a Kashima Antlers win the most logical choice.
Kashima Antlers average 5 corners per game over their last 5 matches, while JEF United Chiba average 3.2. For over 9.5 corners: Kashima Antlers have 3 out of 5, JEF United Chiba have 1 out of 5. Among available corner totals is a line at 9.5: over 9.5 is at 1.99, under 9.5 is at 1.71. Kashima Antlers are favorites for corners with odds of 1.33. It's reasonable to expect Kashima Antlers to take more corners, and the total corners could approach 9-10, considering both teams' averages and Kashima Antlers' frequency. Individual corner totals for Kashima Antlers are also worth considering, as the team consistently achieves their 5 corners per match.
Sportwars.net Prediction for the Match Kashima Antlers vs JEF United Chiba, 22.03.2026 - Kashima Antlers to win, odds 1.62. Exact score: 1:0, odds 6.00.






