Sunday , 16 August 2026

Avispa Fukuoka vs Kashima Antlers, J. League 2021 REGULAR SEASON

J. League · 2021
Avispa Fukuoka
1 – 0
Full Time
Kashima Antlers
Wed 17 Mar 2021 · 09:00 UTC Best Denki Stadium HT 45+6' · FT 45+13'
R 36' Ikuma Sekigawa
Y 56' Rikuto Hirose
Takuya Shigehiro 60' Y
Y 61' Koki Machida
Y 71' Katsuya Nagato
Hiroyuki Mae 88' Y
Y 90' Yuta Matsumura

Overview

Match Preview

Avispa Fukuoka vs Kashima Antlers — J. League at Best Denki Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Takumi Takagi
  • Referee Hajime Matsuo
  • Referee Hisashi Nakai
  • Referee Yoshiro Imamura
  • Referee Taku Nakano

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 Vissel Kobe 18 35
2 Cerezo Osaka FC 18 31
3 Nagoya Grampus 18 31
4 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 18 30
5 Gamba Osaka 18 28
6 Fagiano Okayama FC 18 26
7 Shimizu S-Pulse 18 24
8 Kyoto Sanga FC 18 23
9 V-Varen Nagasaki 18 21
10 Avispa Fukuoka 18 21
11 Kashima Antlers 18 45
12 FC Tokyo 18 37
13 FC Machida Zelvia 18 37
14 Kawasaki Frontale 18 28
15 Tokyo Verdy 18 28
16 Urawa Red Diamonds 18 25
17 Kashiwa Reysol 18 20
18 Yokohama F.Marinos 18 20
19 FC Mito Holly Hock 18 18
20 JEF United Ichihara Chiba 18 12

Head-to-Head

3
4
3
Avispa Fukuoka 10 games · Avg 1.1 goals Kashima Antlers
Last 5 meetings
2021-03-17 Avispa Fukuoka 1–0 Kashima Antlers

Recent Form

Avispa Fukuoka
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
17 Mar Kashima Antlers H 1–0 W
13 Mar Tokushima Vortis A 2–1 W
10 Mar Yokohama F.Marinos H 1–3 L
06 Mar Shimizu S-Pulse A 2–2 D
28 Feb Nagoya Grampus H 1–2 L
15 Jun A 3–3 D
Kashima Antlers
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
17 Mar Avispa Fukuoka A 0–1 L
13 Mar Sanfrecce Hiroshima H 1–1 D
10 Mar Shonan Bellmare H 3–1 W
27 Feb Shimizu S-Pulse H 1–3 L
19 Dec Cerezo Osaka FC H 1–1 D
12 Dec Shimizu S-Pulse H 2–0 W

Season Stats

Avispa Fukuoka Kashima Antlers
#10 Position #11
21 Points 45
18 Played 18
7 / 0 / 11 W / D / L 15 / 0 / 3
49 Scored 40
59 Conceded 20
-10 GD +20
1.17 PPG 2.50
39% Win % 83%

Key Stats

10% Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
10% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
100% Clean Sheets
Avispa Fukuoka this season
0% Clean Sheets
Kashima Antlers this season

Avispa Fukuoka are 10th (21 pts). Kashima Antlers are 11th (45 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Avispa Fukuoka
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
2/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
1/–
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Kashima Antlers
0-15
–/–
16-30
1/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/1
61-75
–/–
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' It’s Showtime! The match between Avispa Fukuoka and Kashima Antlers is underway.
  • 5' Avispa Fukuoka are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 10' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Katsuya Nagato made 275 appearances and scored 10 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 15' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Daiki Miya suffering a number of foals already.
  • 20' Hiroyuki Mae has been relatively quiet despite scoring 5 goals in his last 200 appearances.
  • 25' With 0 assists to his name this season, Tomoya Inukai is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Kashima Antlers.
  • 29' Juan Alano is ready to make an impact after coming on for Ryuji Izumi at the 29 minute mark.
  • 30' The Kashima Antlers bench stirs into life. Ryuji Izumi is withdrawn and Juan Alano gets his opportunity.
  • 35' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 36' Kashima Antlers player sees a Red card in front of him.
  • 41' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 46' Another change for Kashima Antlers made on 46 minute. Ryotaro Araki leaves to be changed by Leo Silva.
  • 51' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 56' Rikuto Hirose is having his name booked by the referee on 56.
  • 60' Takuya Shigehiro is having his name booked by the referee on 60.
  • 61' Koki Machida catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 61.
  • 64' A change in the Avispa Fukuoka ranks — Daisuke Ishizu exits the field as Sotan Tanabe enters on 64.
  • 69' Kashima Antlers is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 70' Shoma Doi makes way for Yuta Matsumura at the 70 minute mark. A tactical switch from Kashima Antlers.
  • 71' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Katsuya Nagato.
  • 72' Another substitution for Avispa Fukuoka to replace Kenedeiebusu Mikuni by Naoki Wako on 72 minute.
  • 77' Avispa Fukuoka is showing some good football. However, Avispa Fukuoka are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 79' The whistle greets Everaldo as he departs to be replaced by Itsuki Someno.
  • 84' It looks like no one’s ball. Kashima Antlers is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 85' Takeshi Kanamori adds to his 0 season tally! Avispa Fukuoka lead 1-0 — and this changes everything.
  • 88' A meaty challenge results in booking for Hiroyuki Mae on 88.
  • 89' Carlos Gutierrez has so much to prove this time. He replaces Takuya Shigehiro on 89 minute.
  • 90' Yuta Matsumura has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 90.
  • The referee brings this contest to a close. Avispa Fukuoka take all three points.

Lineups

Avispa Fukuoka Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Shigetoshi Hasebe

Kashima Antlers Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Antonio Carlos

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Juanma 2
Yuya Yamagishi 1
Ayase Ueda 1
Everaldo 1
Shahab Zahedi Tabar 1
Leo Ceara 1
Yu Funabashi 1
Shosei Usui 1

Head to Head

2021-03-17 Avispa Fukuoka 1–0 Kashima Antlers

Avispa Fukuoka Form

2021-03-17 Avispa Fukuoka 1–0 Kashima Antlers W 2021-03-13 Tokushima Vortis 1–2 Avispa Fukuoka W 2021-03-10 Avispa Fukuoka 1–3 Yokohama F.Marinos L 2021-03-06 Shimizu S-Pulse 2–2 Avispa Fukuoka D 2021-02-28 Avispa Fukuoka 1–2 Nagoya Grampus L 2018-06-15 3–3 Avispa Fukuoka D

Kashima Antlers Form

2021-03-17 Avispa Fukuoka 1–0 Kashima Antlers L 2021-03-13 Kashima Antlers 1–1 Sanfrecce Hiroshima D 2021-03-10 Kashima Antlers 3–1 Shonan Bellmare W 2021-02-27 Kashima Antlers 1–3 Shimizu S-Pulse L 2020-12-19 Kashima Antlers 1–1 Cerezo Osaka FC D 2020-12-12 Kashima Antlers 2–0 Shimizu S-Pulse W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.32 Avispa Fukuoka xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.84 Kashima Antlers xG
I would bet for: Avispa Fukuoka or Kashima Antlers 76% + Both teams to score 62%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Avispa Fukuoka35% Draw24% Kashima Antlers41%
Actual: Avispa Fukuoka win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes62% 0% No38%
Avg goals/match: 3.16
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 94%
6%
± 1.5 82%
18%
± 2.5 60%
40%
± 3.5 39%
61%
± 4.5 22%
78%

Double Chance

Avispa Fukuoka or Draw
60%
Draw or Kashima Antlers
65%
Avispa Fukuoka or Kashima Antlers
76%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Avispa Fukuoka22% Draw43% Kashima Antlers35%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.2%
1 – 2
9.1%
0 – 2
7.1%
0 – 1
7.1%
2 – 1
6.6%
2 – 2
6%
0 – 0
5.9%
1 – 3
5.6%
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 3
4.3%
2 – 3
3.7%
2 – 0
3.7%

Asian Handicap — Avispa Fukuoka

Handicap Avispa Fukuoka covers Push Kashima Antlers covers
-2.5 4% — 96%
-2 4% 8% 88%
-1.5 12% — 88%
-1 12% 15% 73%
-0.5 27% — 73%
+0.5 52% — 48%
+1 52% 21% 27%
+1.5 73% — 27%
+2 73% 15% 13%
+2.5 87% — 13%

Clean Sheet

Avispa Fukuoka keeps clean sheet
17% ✗
Kashima Antlers keeps clean sheet
27% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.