League leaders FC Tokyo look to cement their strong start to the season against a Kashima side aiming to build momentum following a 4-1 victory last time out.
With 13 of 38 matches played, FC Tokyo sit top of the table on 30 points after an impressive opening stretch. They enter this fixture in formidable shape, winning four and drawing one of their last five, which includes a 6-0 thrashing of Mito Hollyhock and a commanding 4-0 away win against Tokyo Verdy.
Kashima occupy sixth place on 23 points, maintaining touch with the leading pack after 13 matches. They rebounded strongly from a 3-2 defeat against Kashiwa Reysol by brushing aside Cerezo Osaka 4-1 in their previous game, taking their recent return to three wins from their last five matches.
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Per-game averages this season. Use the buttons to split the goals by venue.
Both teams across every game this season.
Whole season, home and away combined — FC Tokyo 13 games, Kashima 13 games.
J1 League (Japan) standings · both teams highlighted in context.