Kashima
Kashima Soccer Stadium · Est. 1991
Kashima's 2026 J1 League Campaign
Kashima clinched the J1 League title in 2026, finishing top of the table with 45 points from 18 matches. Their record boasts a commanding 15 wins against only 3 defeats, with no draws to clutter the stats sheet. Offensively, they netted 31 goals while conceding a modest 11, reflecting a solid balance between attack and defence.
The season unfolded with a strong home presence—winning all 10 home games and keeping 8 clean sheets. Away from home, Kashima were less impregnable, suffering all 4 of their losses on the road but still managing 6 wins. A highlight was a remarkable seven-match winning streak, demonstrating their ability to maintain momentum. The defence was especially tight at home, conceding just twice all season.
Looking ahead, Kashima will hope to build on this impressive campaign by maintaining their attacking threat and shoring up their away form. With such a solid foundation, the future looks bright for the reigning champions in Japan's top flight.
Points trajectory
Manager
T. Oniki
Japan
Season at a glance
Streaks
Last result
J1 League table
Kashima's 2026 J1 League Form Analysis
Kashima have been the embodiment of consistency this season, sitting comfortably at the top of the J1 League with 45 points from 18 matches. Notably, they’ve avoided draws entirely, which suggests a team that either goes for the win or nothing at all — 15 victories against just 3 defeats. Their biggest winning streak of seven games highlights a period of genuine dominance.
Defensively, Kashima are rock solid at home, conceding only 2 goals in front of their fans and keeping 8 clean sheets. Away, the story is a bit different with 14 goals conceded and 4 losses, but the attacking output remains strong regardless of venue, with 33 goals in total.
In short, Kashima’s form is marked by steady wins rather than mixed results, with few points dropped to defeat rather than stalemate. It’s a robust campaign so far, and they appear well placed to maintain their lead.
Statistics
Home / Away splits
Biggest results
- Biggest home win3-0
- Biggest away win0-3
- Biggest away loss5-0
Week-by-week trends
team vs league avg (dashed)Team Intelligence
Form & Record▾
Last 20 competitive
Injuries▾
No current injuries reported
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Current Streaks
Competitive matches only
Scored in 4 of last 5 games
Conceded in 2 of last 5 games
Clean sheet in 3 of last 5 games
Won 3 of last 5 games
Lost 1 of last 5 games
Drew 1 of last 5 games
Failed to score in 1 of last 5 games
Kashima's Home and Away Performance in the 2026 J1 League
Kashima have been a fortress at home this season, boasting an impeccable record with 10 wins and zero losses. Their defence has been rock solid on home soil, conceding just 2 goals and keeping 8 clean sheets in 18 matches. Their attacking output is steady at home, scoring 17 times.
Away from home, however, the picture is more mixed. They have won 6 matches but lost 4, conceding 14 goals compared to just 2 at home. Despite scoring nearly as many goals away (16), the defence has been their Achilles' heel on the road. This contrast suggests Kashima rely heavily on their home advantage, particularly their tight defence, to maintain their position at the summit of the J1 League.
Fipster's Record on Kashima
Fipster is still building its prediction record on Kashima this season. So far in the 2026 J1 League campaign, the model has yet to score a star, tick, or miss on this club's fixtures.
With Kashima sitting comfortably at the top of the table, boasting 15 wins from 18 matches and a hefty goal difference of +20, the model will no doubt be keen to sharpen its insights as the season progresses. For now, patience is the watchword before Fipster can claim any bragging rights on Kashima's performance.
Venue
Kashima Soccer Stadium
Squad
| # | Player | Pos | Apps | G | A | Mins | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Tomoki HayakawaGoalkeeper | Goalkeeper | — | — | — | — | — |
| 21 |  Taiki YamadaGoalkeeper | Goalkeeper | — | — | — | — | — |
| 29 |  Yuji KajikawaGoalkeeper | Goalkeeper | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2 |  Koki AnzaiDefender | Defender | — | — | — | — | — |
| 3 |  Kim Tae-HyeonDefender | Defender | — | — | — | — | — |
| 4 |  Kaito ChidaDefender | Defender | — | — | — | — | — |
| 5 |  Ikuma SekigawaDefender | Defender | — | — | — | — | — |
| 7 |  Ryoya OgawaDefender | Defender | — | — | — | — | — |
| 16 |  Shuhei MizoguchiDefender | Defender | — | — | — | — | — |
| 23 |  Keisuke TsukuiDefender | Defender | — | — | — | — | — |
| 25 |  Ryuta KoikeDefender | Defender | — | — | — | — | — |
| 32 |  Haruto MatsumotoDefender | Defender | — | — | — | — | — |
| 55 |  Naomichi UedaDefender | Defender | — | — | — | — | — |
| 6 |  Kento MisaoMidfielder | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — |
| 10 |  Gaku ShibasakiMidfielder | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — |
| 13 |  Kei ChinenMidfielder | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — |
| 14 |  Yuta HiguchiMidfielder | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — |
| 19 |  Shu MorookaMidfielder | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — |
| 20 |  Yu FunabashiMidfielder | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — |
| 22 |  Kimito NonoMidfielder | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — |
| 24 |  H. HayashuMidfielder | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — |
| 27 |  Yuta MatsumuraMidfielder | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — |
| 40 |  Yuma SuzukiMidfielder | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — |
| 71 |  Ryotaro ArakiMidfielder | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — |
| 9 |  Léo CearáAttacker | Attacker | — | — | — | — | — |
| 11 |  Kyosuke TagawaAttacker | Attacker | — | — | — | — | — |
| 17 |  ÉlberAttacker | Attacker | — | — | — | — | — |
| 30 |  Minato YoshidaAttacker | Attacker | — | — | — | — | — |
| 34 |  Homare TokudaAttacker | Attacker | — | — | — | — | — |
| 77 |  Aleksandar ČavrićAttacker | Attacker | — | — | — | — | — |
