Kashima Antlers vs Newcastle Jets Preview & Prediction | 2026-27 AFC Champions League Elite | League Stage
by Alex Lawes ·
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Kashima Antlers have been inconsistent at the start of this season as they now welcome the Newcastle Jets to Japan in the league stage of the AFC Champions League.
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Kashima Antlers vs Newcastle Jets prediction
The Kashima Antlers come into this one on the back of back-to-back defeats to Vissel Kobe and the Urawa Red Diamonds this month to mean that they have started their J1 League campaign with four victories and three defeats in seven matches.
The Newcastle Jets came from nowhere to surprisingly win the 2025-26 Australian A League title last season. The Jets, under the management of former Hibernian midfielder Mark Milligan, are playing in just their third ever AFC Champions League season.
The Newcastle Jets are expected to be among the weakest teams in the competition this season and the Kashima Antlers should overcome them in this league stage opener.
Kashima Antlers vs Newcastle Jets tip: Kashima Antlers to win
