Thursday , 2 July 2026

Avispa Fukuoka vs Kashima Antlers, J. League 2024 REGULAR SEASON

J. League · 2024
Avispa Fukuoka
1 – 0
Full Time
Kashima Antlers
Wed 3 Apr 2024 · 10:00 UTC Best Denki Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Daiki Matsuoka 23' Y
Y 50' Kimito Nono
Douglas Groli 85' Y
Masato Yuzawa 88' Y

Overview

Match Preview

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

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 Tōkyō 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
2024-04-03 Avispa Fukuoka 1–0 Kashima Antlers 2023-09-30 Avispa Fukuoka 0–0 Kashima Antlers 2023-03-12 Kashima Antlers 0–0 Avispa Fukuoka 2022-08-14 Kashima Antlers 2–0 Avispa Fukuoka 2022-04-06 Avispa Fukuoka 0–1 Kashima Antlers

Recent Form

Avispa Fukuoka
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
03 Apr Kashima Antlers H 1–0 W
30 Mar Urawa Red Diamonds A 1–2 L
16 Mar FC Tōkyō H 1–3 L
09 Mar Shonan Bellmare H 1–1 D
01 Mar Yokohama F·Marinos A 1–0 W
24 Feb Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo H 0–0 D
Kashima Antlers
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
03 Apr Avispa Fukuoka A 0–1 L
30 Mar Jubilo Iwata H 1–0 W
17 Mar Kawasaki Frontale H 2–1 W
09 Mar FC Machida Zelvia A 0–1 L
02 Mar Cerezo Osaka FC H 1–1 D
23 Feb Nagoya Grampus A 3–0 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
11% Clean Sheets
Avispa Fukuoka this season
61% 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
1/3
16-30
3/2
31-45
3/2
46-60
–/–
61-75
4/2
76+
–/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Kashima Antlers
0-15
–/–
16-30
1/–
31-45
2/3
46-60
3/2
61-75
2/–
76+
6/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Avispa Fukuoka launch into their encounter with Kashima Antlers.
  • 5' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
  • 10' Japan international Daiki Matsuoka has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 15' Both keepers have barely been tested. Avispa Fukuoka and Kashima Antlers are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
  • 20' The home supporters are growing impatient. Avispa Fukuoka must find a spark to ignite this game.
  • 23' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Daiki Matsuoka on 23 minutes.
  • 28' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Avispa Fukuoka and Kashima Antlers are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 33' Kashima Antlers come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 38' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 43' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 48' With 1 assists to his name this season, Kimito Nono is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Avispa Fukuoka.
  • 50' Kimito Nono was booked on 50.
  • 52' Magnificent from Shahab Zahedi Tabar! That is 9 goals in 20 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 55' Time for substitution for Kashima Antlers. Shoma Doi is replaced by Yuta Matsumura.
  • 59' Hiroyuki Mae is ready to make an impact after coming on for Daiki Matsuoka at the 59 minute mark.
  • 64' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Yuta Higuchi made 279 appearances and scored 16 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 65' Another change for Kashima Antlers made on 65 minute. Shintaro Nago leaves to be changed by Yuta Higuchi.
  • 70' It looks surprising Kashima Antlers does not make any changes. Naomichi Ueda has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 73' Kazuya Konno has so much to prove this time. He replaces Yuji Kitajima on 73 minute.
  • 78' Avispa Fukuoka seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 83' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 83 minutes.
  • 84' The crowd applauds Kimito Nono as he leaves the pitch. Yuki Kakita steps in for Kashima Antlers.
  • 85' Controversy at the stadium! Douglas Groli argues furiously but the card stands.
  • 88' Masato Yuzawa is having his name booked by the referee on 88.
  • Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for Avispa Fukuoka players.

Lineups

Avispa Fukuoka Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Shigetoshi Hasebe

Kashima Antlers Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Ranko Popovic

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

2024-04-03 Avispa Fukuoka 1–0 Kashima Antlers 2023-09-30 Avispa Fukuoka 0–0 Kashima Antlers 2023-03-12 Kashima Antlers 0–0 Avispa Fukuoka 2022-08-14 Kashima Antlers 2–0 Avispa Fukuoka 2022-04-06 Avispa Fukuoka 0–1 Kashima Antlers

Avispa Fukuoka Form

2024-04-03 Avispa Fukuoka 1–0 Kashima Antlers W 2024-03-30 Urawa Red Diamonds 2–1 Avispa Fukuoka L 2024-03-16 Avispa Fukuoka 1–3 FC Tōkyō L 2024-03-09 Avispa Fukuoka 1–1 Shonan Bellmare D 2024-03-01 Yokohama F·Marinos 0–1 Avispa Fukuoka W 2024-02-24 Avispa Fukuoka 0–0 Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo D

Kashima Antlers Form

2024-04-03 Avispa Fukuoka 1–0 Kashima Antlers L 2024-03-30 Kashima Antlers 1–0 Jubilo Iwata W 2024-03-17 Kashima Antlers 2–1 Kawasaki Frontale W 2024-03-09 FC Machida Zelvia 1–0 Kashima Antlers L 2024-03-02 Kashima Antlers 1–1 Cerezo Osaka FC D 2024-02-23 Nagoya Grampus 0–3 Kashima Antlers W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.1 Avispa Fukuoka xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.99 Kashima Antlers xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 59% + Both teams to score 58%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Avispa Fukuoka28% Draw24% Kashima Antlers48%
Actual: Avispa Fukuoka win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes58% 0% No42%
Avg goals/match: 3.09
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 94%
6%
± 1.5 81%
19%
± 2.5 59%
41%
± 3.5 37%
63%
± 4.5 20%
80%

Double Chance

Avispa Fukuoka or Draw
52%
Draw or Kashima Antlers
72%
Avispa Fukuoka or Kashima Antlers
76%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Avispa Fukuoka17% Draw42% Kashima Antlers41%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.8%
1 – 2
9.5%
0 – 2
8.9%
0 – 1
8.4%
1 – 3
6.3%
0 – 0
6.2%
0 – 3
5.8%
2 – 1
5.3%
2 – 2
5.2%
1 – 0
Actual
2 – 3
3.5%
1 – 4
3.2%

Asian Handicap — Avispa Fukuoka

Handicap Avispa Fukuoka covers Push Kashima Antlers covers
-2.5 2% — 98%
-2 2% 5% 92%
-1.5 8% — 92%
-1 8% 12% 80%
-0.5 20% — 80%
+0.5 43% — 57%
+1 43% 22% 34%
+1.5 66% — 34%
+2 66% 17% 17%
+2.5 83% — 17%

Clean Sheet

Avispa Fukuoka keeps clean sheet
15% ✗
Kashima Antlers keeps clean sheet
34% ✓

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