Kashima 3-1 Ventforet Kofu: result and AI prediction

AI match recap

Kashima enter with the stronger squad, home conditions and a market expectation of a controlled home performance. Ventforet have shown they can win cup matches and have enough recent familiarity with Kashima to make a low-block, set-piece plan credible. The key issue is whether Kashima name a near-first-choice side and create an early breakthrough; if they do, Ventforet will have to abandon their compact shape. If the tie stays level deep into the match, the visitors’ direct play and dead balls become increasingly important.

Head-to-head analysis

The competitive head-to-head is relevant because these sides have met repeatedly in the Emperor Cup, including Kashima’s win in their latest competitive encounter. However, results across the wider series are mixed and many date back several seasons, limiting their value for current team strength.

Injuries and absences

No absence is confirmed by the supplied team feed, but Transfermarkt currently lists Anzai and Higuchi for Kashima and Kawata, Fukui and Mitsuhira for Ventforet. The discrepancy means the matchday squad announcement is more reliable than either preliminary list.

Form (last 5)

Kashima vs Ventforet Kofu stats

Last meetings

• 2024-08-21Ventforet Kofu 1-2 Kashima
• 2024-02-02Kashima --- Ventforet Kofu
• 2023-07-12Kashima 1-1 Ventforet Kofu
• 2022-10-05Ventforet Kofu 1-0 Kashima
• 2018-11-21Kashima 1-0 Ventforet Kofu
• 2017-07-29Kashima 3-0 Ventforet Kofu

Other Emperor Cup matches

• Gamba Osaka – Tokushima Vortis
• Kashiwa Reysol – Imabari
• Kyoto Sanga – Fujieda MYFC
• Machida Zelvia – Tochigi City
• Vissel Kobe – Sagan Tosu