Avispa Fukuoka vs Kashima Antlers, J. League 2021 REGULAR SEASON
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Avispa Fukuoka vs Kashima Antlers — J. League at Best Denki Stadium.
- Avispa Fukuoka 18 games · 21 pts (2026/27)
- Kashima Antlers 18 games · 45 pts (2026/27)
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 | Kyōto Sanga FC | 18 | 23 |
| 9 | V-Varen Nagasaki | 18 | 21 |
| 10 | Avispa Fukuoka | 18 | 21 |
| 11 | Kashima Antlers | 18 | 45 |
| 12 | FC Tōkyō | 18 | 37 |
| 13 | FC Machida Zelvia | 18 | 37 |
| 14 | Kawasaki Frontale | 18 | 28 |
| 15 | Tōkyō 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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
18%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (11 games)
H2H (11 games)
18%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
14%
Clean Sheets
Avispa Fukuoka this season
Avispa Fukuoka this season
14%
Clean Sheets
Kashima Antlers this season
Kashima Antlers this season
Avispa Fukuoka are 10th (21 pts). Kashima Antlers are 11th (45 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Avispa Fukuoka
0-15
–/2
16-30
1/–
31-45
4/1
46-60
1/1
61-75
1/4
76+
2/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Kashima Antlers
0-15
–/1
16-30
1/2
31-45
3/2
46-60
3/5
61-75
3/–
76+
3/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Avispa Fukuoka
| Shu Morooka | 3 G | 1 A |
| Kazuki Fujimoto | 1 G | |
| Werik | 1 G | |
| Yuma Tsujioka | 1 G |
Kashima Antlers
| Leo Ceara | 11 G | |
| Aleksandar Cavric | 4 G | 1 A |
| Takuya Uchida | 2 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Avispa Fukuoka have kicked off against Kashima Antlers. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
- 5' It’s high time Antonio Carlos made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 10' Kashima Antlers has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 1 of the last 1 meetings.
- 15' The 31-year-old Hiroyuki Mae has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 20' Avispa Fukuoka currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 25' It is a cagey affair so far. Avispa Fukuoka in their trying to find a way past Kashima Antlers's compact .
- 29' Another substitution for Kashima Antlers to replace Ryuji Izumi by Juan Alano on 29 minute.
- 30' Juan Alano is replacing Ryuji Izumi for the Kashima Antlers side.
- 35' It looks like no one’s ball. Avispa Fukuoka is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 36' Ikuma Sekigawa was booked on 36.
- 41' Avispa Fukuoka are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 46' The crowd applauds Ryotaro Araki as he leaves the pitch. Leo Silva steps in for Kashima Antlers.
- 51' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 56' A meaty challenge results in booking for Rikuto Hirose on 56.
- 60' Avispa Fukuoka player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 61' Kashima Antlers player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 64' Avispa Fukuoka make a change. Daisuke Ishizu trudges off to be replaced by Sotan Tanabe on 64 minutes.
- 69' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 70' Yuta Matsumura has so much to prove this time. He replaces Shoma Doi on 70 minute.
- 71' A meaty challenge results in booking for Katsuya Nagato on 71.
- 72' A tactical swap from Avispa Fukuoka — Naoki Wako on, Kenedeiebusu Mikuni off on 72 minutes.
- 77' A quiet spell here at Best Denki Stadium. Kashima Antlers seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 79' Time for substitution for Kashima Antlers. Everaldo is replaced by Itsuki Someno.
- 84' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 1 times this season with Kashima Antlers winning 100% of all matches.
- 85' A stunning finish from Takeshi Kanamori — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 88' Avispa Fukuoka player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 89' Carlos Gutierrez is ready to make an impact after coming on for Takuya Shigehiro at the 89 minute mark.
- 90' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Yuta Matsumura.
- 1-0 the final result. Kashima Antlers will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
Avispa Fukuoka Lineups
Starting XI
- 33
- 29
- 5
- 3
- 13
-
15
Caue ↓ Takeshi Kanamori 46'
- 31
- 6
- 7
-
16
Daisuke Ishizu ↓ Sotan Tanabe 64'
- 20
Bench
-
4
Carlos Gutierrez ↑ 89'
-
19
Sotan Tanabe ↑ 64'
-
37
Takeshi Kanamori ↑ 46'
- 41
-
11
Yuya Yamagishi ↑ 46'
- 2
-
22
Naoki Wako ↑ 72'
Coach
Shigetoshi Hasebe
Kashima Antlers Lineups
Starting XI
- 14
- 20
- 31
- 28
-
8
Shoma Doi ↓ Yuta Matsumura 70'
-
6
Ryota Nagaki ↓ Tomoya Inukai 46'
-
11
Ryuji Izumi ↓ Juan Alano 29'
-
9
Everaldo ↓ Itsuki Someno 79'
- 33
- 22
-
13
Ryotaro Araki ↓ Leo Silva 46'
Bench
-
7
Juan Alano ↑ 29'
- 1
-
39
Tomoya Inukai ↑ 46'
-
4
Leo Silva ↑ 46'
-
27
Yuta Matsumura ↑ 70'
-
19
Itsuki Someno ↑ 79'
Coach
Antonio Carlos
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Juanma | 2 |
| Leo Ceara | 2 |
| Tatsuki Nara | 1 |
| Tomoya Inukai | 1 |
| Aleksandar Cavric | 1 |
| Takeshi Kanamori | 1 |
| Leo Ceara | 1 |
| Shu Morooka | 1 |
Head to Head
Avispa Fukuoka Form
Kashima Antlers Form
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
✗ WrongActual: Avispa Fukuoka win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
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
✓ CorrectActual: 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.