Cerezo Osaka FC vs Kashima Antlers, J. League 2025 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Cerezo Osaka FC vs Kashima Antlers — J. League at Yodoko Sakura Stadium.
- Cerezo Osaka FC 18 games · 31 pts (2026/27)
- Kashima Antlers 18 games · 45 pts (2026/27)
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Apr | Kashima Antlers | H | 1–0 | W |
| 06 Apr | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | A | 1–2 | L |
| 02 Apr | Fagiano Okayama FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 28 Mar | Urawa Red Diamonds | H | 1–1 | D |
| 15 Mar | Yokohama FC | A | 0–2 | L |
| 08 Mar | Nagoya Grampus | H | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Apr | Cerezo Osaka FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 06 Apr | Kyōto Sanga FC | H | 3–4 | L |
| 02 Apr | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | A | 0–1 | L |
| 29 Mar | Vissel Kobe | H | 1–0 | W |
| 16 Mar | Urawa Red Diamonds | H | 1–1 | D |
| 08 Mar | Kashiwa Reysol | A | 3–1 | W |
Season Stats
| Cerezo Osaka FC | Kashima Antlers | |
|---|---|---|
| #2 | Position | #11 |
| 31 | Points | 45 |
| 18 | Played | 18 |
| 11 / 0 / 7 | W / D / L | 15 / 0 / 3 |
| 48 | Scored | 40 |
| 38 | Conceded | 20 |
| +10 | GD | +20 |
| 1.72 | PPG | 2.50 |
| 61% | Win % | 83% |
Key Stats
38%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (21 games)
H2H (21 games)
43%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
31%
Clean Sheets
Cerezo Osaka FC this season
Cerezo Osaka FC this season
23%
Clean Sheets
Kashima Antlers this season
Kashima Antlers this season
Cerezo Osaka FC are 2nd (31 pts). Kashima Antlers are 11th (45 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Cerezo Osaka FC
0-15
1/4
16-30
2/3
31-45
1/6
46-60
2/5
61-75
5/4
76+
3/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Kashima Antlers
0-15
4/1
16-30
2/4
31-45
5/4
46-60
4/7
61-75
4/–
76+
6/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Cerezo Osaka FC
| Solomon Sakuragawa | 4 G |
| Pablo Sabbag | 3 G |
| Yumeki Yokoyama | 2 G |
Kashima Antlers
| Leo Ceara | 13 G | |
| Aleksandar Cavric | 7 G | 1 A |
| Elber | 3 G | 2 A |
| Yuma Suzuki | 2 G | 2 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Yodoko Sakura Stadium!
- 5' Cerezo Osaka FC have won 406 goals from 380 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 10' Kashima Antlers come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 15' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 20' Supporters expect more eagerness from Aleksandar Cavric, as he is very good at scoring at Yodoko Sakura Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 25' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Cerezo Osaka FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 29' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Shu Morooka.
- 34' The referee calls foul for Sota Kitano. He receives a card.
- 39' The 31-year-old Ryuta Koike has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 44' Tomoki Hayakawa has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 49' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 54' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 59' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 64' The Kashima Antlers manager makes a substitution. Yuma Suzuki departs to be replaced by Aleksandar Cavric.
- 69' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Naomichi Ueda made 367 appearances and scored 12 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 71' A tactical swap from Kashima Antlers — Kei Chinen on, Yuta Higuchi off on 71 minutes.
- 76' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Arthur Papas will be considering his options from the bench.
- 80' Cerezo Osaka FC ring the changes. Thiago Andrade has done his job and it is now time for Shion Homma to step up.
- 82' A change in the Kashima Antlers ranks — Keisuke Tsukui exits the field as Mihiro Sato enters on 82.
- 85' Controversy at the stadium! Leo Ceara argues furiously but the card stands.
- 89' Shinji Kagawa is ready to make an impact after coming on for Sota Kitano at the 89 minute mark.
- 90' Fresh legs for Cerezo Osaka FC! Reiya Sakata comes on to replace Lucas Fernandes.
- 1-0 the final result. Kashima Antlers will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
Cerezo Osaka FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
77
Lucas Fernandes ↓ Reiya Sakata 90'
- 6
- 3
- 9
- 13
- 10
- 33
-
11
Thiago Andrade ↓ Shion Homma 80'
-
38
Sota Kitano ↓ Shinji Kagawa 89'
- 16
- 1
Bench
-
8
Shinji Kagawa ↑ 89'
- 14
- 5
- 55
- 7
- 21
-
17
Reiya Sakata ↑ 90'
-
19
Shion Homma ↑ 80'
- 22
Coach
Arthur Papas
Kashima Antlers Lineups
Starting XI
- 9
- 10
- 55
- 2
-
40
Yuma Suzuki ↓ Aleksandar Cavric 64'
- 25
- 5
-
14
Yuta Higuchi ↓ Kei Chinen 71'
-
27
Yuta Matsumura ↓ Talles 64'
- 1
-
19
Shu Morooka ↓ Ryotaro Araki 71'
Bench
-
13
Kei Chinen ↑ 71'
- 6
- 11
-
77
Aleksandar Cavric ↑ 64'
- 29
-
71
Ryotaro Araki ↑ 71'
- 23
- 3
-
17
Talles ↑ 64'
Coach
Toru Oniki
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Yuma Suzuki | 5 |
| Everaldo | 3 |
| Ayase Ueda | 2 |
| Riki Harakawa | 2 |
| Arthur Caike | 2 |
| Yuta Matsumura | 2 |
| Elber | 2 |
| Ryotaro Araki | 1 |
Head to Head
Cerezo Osaka FC Form
Kashima Antlers Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.23
Cerezo Osaka FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.44
Kashima Antlers xG
I would bet for:
Cerezo Osaka FC or Kashima Antlers 72%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Cerezo Osaka FC win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.67
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 75% |
|
25% |
| ± 2.5 | 49% |
|
51% |
| ± 3.5 | 28% |
|
72% |
| ± 4.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
Double Chance
Cerezo Osaka FC or Draw
64%
Draw or Kashima Antlers
64%
Cerezo Osaka FC or Kashima Antlers
72%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.2%
0 – 1
9%
0 – 0
8.9%
1 – 2
8.5%
1 – 0
Actual
2 – 1
7.2%
0 – 2
7.1%
2 – 2
5.3%
2 – 0
5.1%
1 – 3
4.1%
0 – 3
3.3%
3 – 1
3%
Asian Handicap — Cerezo Osaka FC
| Handicap | Cerezo Osaka FC covers | Push | Kashima Antlers covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 4% | — | 96% |
| -2 | 4% | 9% | 87% |
| -1.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -1 | 13% | 17% | 69% |
| -0.5 | 31% | — | 69% |
| +0.5 | 59% | — | 41% |
| +1 | 59% | 21% | 20% |
| +1.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
| +2 | 80% | 12% | 8% |
| +2.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
Clean Sheet
Cerezo Osaka FC keeps clean sheet
24%
✗
Kashima Antlers keeps clean sheet
30%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.