The market's verdict

The betting market closed with Kashima Antlers at 1.17 — an implied 81% chance. The favourite delivered.

• Draw: opened 6.60, closed 7.80 (12%)
• Kashima Antlers: opened 1.22, closed 1.17 (81%)
• Ventforet Kofu: opened 12.00, closed 15.00 (6%)

The total closed at 3 (Over 1.71 / Under 2.08); the 4-goal final went Over.

Half-time: Kashima Antlers 1 - 0 Ventforet Kofu.

Ventforet Kofu — recent form

• 2026-09-19Ventforet Kofu 0-1 Tokushima Vortis
• 2026-09-12Ventforet Kofu 0-1 Jubilo Iwata
• 2026-09-05Montedio Yamagata 1-2 Ventforet Kofu
• 2026-09-05Montedio Yamagata 0-2 Ventforet Kofu
• 2026-09-02FC Osaka 3-0 Ventforet Kofu

Kashima Antlers — recent form

• 2026-09-19Kawasaki Frontale 2-3 Kashima Antlers
• 2026-09-15Kashima Antlers 7-1 Newcastle United Jets
• 2026-09-11Vissel Kobe 0-0 Kashima Antlers
• 2026-09-11Vissel Kobe 2-1 Kashima Antlers
• 2026-09-06Kashima Antlers 0-1 Urawa Red Diamonds