Kashima vs Kashiwa Reysol: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Kashima Antlers prepare to host Kashiwa Reysol on February 21, 2026, with kick-off at 08:00, this JAPAN: J-League fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Kashima Antlers, currently 6th in the standings with 4 points from 2 games, are close to the leaders with only 2 points separating them. They've earned 3 points from 1 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 1 win and 1 draw in their last five matches. They've shown a very solid defensive record, conceding only 1 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 2 goals scored.

Kashiwa Reysol, sitting 10th with 0 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 0 points from 1 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 7 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 4 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Kashima Antlers and Kashiwa Reysol have favored Kashima Antlers, with Kashima Antlers claiming victory in their most recent clash (3-2). Recent clashes between the two teams have been closely contested.

In their previous league match against Yokohama F. Marinos, Kashima Antlers recorded a 1-0 victory while lining up in a standard formation. Their starting XI featured Hayakawa, Ogawa, Kim, Ueda, Koike, Elber, Chinen, Higuchi, Araki, Suzuki, Ceara. The setup focused on maintaining balance across the pitch.

Kashiwa Reysol's last outing came against Tokyo Verdy, where they secured a 1-2 defeat using a 3-4-2-1 system. Their starting XI featured Nagai, Mitsumaru, Koga, Harada, Komi, Nakagawa, Toshima, Yamanouchi, Segawa , Koizumi, Hosoya. The chosen system aimed to exploit specific weaknesses in the opposition while maintaining structural integrity.

Looking ahead, Kashima Antlers are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Kashima Antlers and Kashiwa Reysol are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: Kashima Antlers's fixtures have averaged 0.8 goals per game, with 0 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 25% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. Kashiwa Reysol's games average 5.5 goals, with 2 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 100% of those matches, alongside 0 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect a low-scoring affair.

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