FC Tōkyō vs Kashima Antlers, J. League 2020 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
FC Tōkyō vs Kashima Antlers — J. League at Ajinomoto Stadium.
- FC Tōkyō 18 games · 37 pts (2026/26)
- Kashima Antlers 18 games · 45 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Hiroyuki Kimura
- Referee Hironobu Kikawada
- Referee Hiroki Katsumata
- Referee Hayato Shimizu
11 games this season
🟨 1.2/game
⚽ 3.5 goals/game
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Aug | Kashima Antlers | H | 1–2 | L |
| 23 Aug | Shonan Bellmare | H | 3–0 | W |
| 19 Aug | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | A | 3–3 | D |
| 15 Aug | Nagoya Grampus | H | 1–0 | W |
| 09 Aug | Cerezo Osaka FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 01 Aug | Sagan Tosu FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Aug | FC Tōkyō | A | 2–1 | W |
| 23 Aug | Gamba Osaka | H | 1–1 | D |
| 19 Aug | Yokohama FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 16 Aug | Vissel Kobe | H | 2–2 | D |
| 08 Aug | Sagan Tosu FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 01 Aug | Oita FC Trinita | A | 4–1 | W |
Season Stats
| FC Tōkyō | Kashima Antlers | |
|---|---|---|
| #12 | Position | #11 |
| 37 | Points | 45 |
| 18 | Played | 18 |
| 13 / 0 / 5 | W / D / L | 15 / 0 / 3 |
| 55 | Scored | 40 |
| 42 | Conceded | 20 |
| +13 | GD | +20 |
| 2.06 | PPG | 2.50 |
| 72% | Win % | 83% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (26 games)
H2H (26 games)
54%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
22%
Clean Sheets
FC Tōkyō this season
FC Tōkyō this season
61%
Clean Sheets
Kashima Antlers this season
Kashima Antlers this season
FC Tōkyō are 12th (37 pts). Kashima Antlers are 11th (45 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
FC Tōkyō
0-15
–/1
16-30
–/2
31-45
8/–
46-60
2/–
61-75
4/4
76+
3/2
■ 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' Welcome to Ajinomoto Stadium that hosts another battle between FC Tōkyō and Kashima Antlers.
- 5' FC Tōkyō currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 10' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 15' The home supporters are growing impatient. FC Tōkyō must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 20' Ryota Nagaki has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 18 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 25' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 30' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 35' It’s high time Kenta Hasegawa made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 40' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Antonio Carlos will be considering his options from the bench.
- 45' Kashima Antlers are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 46' Ikuma Sekigawa makes no mistake. The score reads 0-1 and Kashima Antlers are in front.
- 48' The Brazil Everaldo breaks the deadlock on 48 minutes. 0-2!
- 53' Kashima Antlers is showing some good football. However, Kashima Antlers are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 57' What a strike from Juan Alano! The score is 0-3.
- 60' FC Tokyo ring the changes. Adailton has done his job and it is now time for Kensuke Nagai to step up.
- 62' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Arthur.
- 64' The whistle greets Ryota Nagaki as he departs to be replaced by Leo Silva.
- 69' Kashima Antlers looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 2 matches with its main striker Shu Morooka scoring 1 goals.
- 74' It looks like no one’s ball. FC Tōkyō is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 76' Another substitution for FC Tokyo to replace Yojiro Takahagi by Kazuya Konno on 76 minute.
- 78' The referee has no hesitation. Katsuya Nagato is booked for Kashima Antlers — Yellow card on 78.
- 83' Tatsuki Nara has so much to prove this time. He replaces Juan Alano on 83 minute.
- 86' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Kento Misao on 86 minutes.
- 90' Kashima Antlers ring the changes. Ryotaro Araki has done his job and it is now time for Yasushi Endo to step up.
- 1-2 the final result. FC Tōkyō will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
FC Tōkyō Lineups
Starting XI
- 33
- 6
- 8
- 28
- 24
- 32
- 7
- 15
- 4
- 22
- 45
Bench
- 49
- 11
- 9
- 5
- 1
- 38
- 31
Coach
Kenta Hasegawa
Kashima Antlers Lineups
Starting XI
- 14
- 20
-
7
Juan Alano ↓ Tatsuki Nara 83'
- 31
- 39
-
8
Shoma Doi ↓ Ryuji Izumi 64'
-
6
Ryota Nagaki ↓ Leo Silva 64'
- 37
- 9
- 33
-
26
Ryotaro Araki ↓ Yasushi Endo 90'
Bench
-
3
Tatsuki Nara ↑ 83'
- 15
- 1
-
25
Yasushi Endo ↑ 90'
-
4
Leo Silva ↑ 64'
-
11
Ryuji Izumi ↑ 64'
- 19
Coach
Antonio Carlos
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Diego Oliveira | 5 |
| Ryoma Watanabe | 4 |
| Ayase Ueda | 3 |
| Yuki Kakita | 2 |
| Shu Morooka | 2 |
| Everaldo | 2 |
| Yuma Suzuki | 2 |
| Masato Morishige | 1 |
Head to Head
FC Tōkyō Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.66
FC Tōkyō xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.93
Kashima Antlers xG
I would bet for:
FC Tōkyō or Kashima Antlers 75% + Both teams to score 69%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Kashima Antlers win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.59
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 2.5 | 68% |
|
32% |
| ± 3.5 | 48% |
|
52% |
| ± 4.5 | 29% |
|
71% |
Double Chance
FC Tōkyō or Draw
59%
Draw or Kashima Antlers
66%
FC Tōkyō or Kashima Antlers
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: FC Tōkyō win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
9.7%
1 – 2
Actual
2 – 1
7.1%
2 – 2
6.7%
1 – 3
5.3%
0 – 2
5.2%
0 – 1
4.8%
2 – 3
4.4%
0 – 0
4.1%
1 – 0
4%
3 – 1
3.9%
2 – 0
3.9%
Asian Handicap — FC Tōkyō
| Handicap | FC Tōkyō covers | Push | Kashima Antlers covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 10% | 83% |
| -1.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -1 | 17% | 16% | 67% |
| -0.5 | 33% | — | 67% |
| +0.5 | 56% | — | 44% |
| +1 | 56% | 19% | 25% |
| +1.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +2 | 75% | 13% | 11% |
| +2.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
Clean Sheet
FC Tōkyō keeps clean sheet
15%
✓
Kashima Antlers keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

