FC Tokyo vs Kashima Antlers, J. League 2022 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
FC Tokyo vs Kashima Antlers — J. League .
- FC Tokyo 18 games · 37 pts (2026/27)
- Kashima Antlers 18 games · 45 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Hiroyuki Kimura
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 May | Kashima Antlers | H | 3–1 | W |
| 25 May | Shimizu S-Pulse | A | 3–0 | W |
| 21 May | Kashiwa Reysol | H | 0–0 | D |
| 14 May | Jubilo Iwata | A | 1–2 | L |
| 08 May | Sagan Tosu FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 03 May | Avispa Fukuoka | A | 1–5 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 May | FC Tokyo | A | 1–3 | L |
| 25 May | Sagan Tosu FC | H | 4–4 | D |
| 21 May | Urawa Red Diamonds | A | 1–1 | D |
| 14 May | Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo | H | 4–1 | W |
| 07 May | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | A | 0–3 | L |
| 03 May | Jubilo Iwata | H | 3–1 | W |
Season Stats
| FC Tokyo | 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
0%
Clean Sheets
FC Tokyo this season
FC Tokyo this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Kashima Antlers this season
Kashima Antlers this season
FC Tokyo are 12th (37 pts). Kashima Antlers are 11th (45 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
FC Tokyo
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/1
46-60
–/–
61-75
1/–
76+
–/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Kashima Antlers
0-15
–/–
16-30
1/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/1
61-75
–/–
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' KICK OFF: Kashima Antlers gets underway.
- 5' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 10' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 15' FC Tōkyō is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 20' FC Tōkyō currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 25' Yuto Nagatomo is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for FC Tōkyō tonight.
- 30' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 33' Ryoma Watanabe adds to his 2 season tally! FC Tokyo lead 0-1 — and this changes everything.
- 38' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 38 minutes.
- 42' Ryoma Watanabe adds to his 2 season tally! FC Tokyo lead 0-2 — and this changes everything.
- 43' A goal from the Japan international Ryoma Watanabe! He fires home on 43 to make it 0-3!
- 48' It looks like no one’s ball. FC Tōkyō is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 50' A moment of madness from Bueno on 50 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Kashima Antlers will be frustrated.
- 52' Brilliant from the ! Diego Oliveira makes it 0-4 with a superb finish on 52.
- 53' The whistle greets Juan as he departs to be replaced by Ryuji Izumi.
- 54' Ayase Ueda makes no mistake. The score reads 0-5 and Kashima Antlers are in front.
- 59' Yasuki Kimoto has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 61' Time for substitution for FC Tokyo. Ryoma Watanabe is replaced by Kensuke Nagai.
- 62' Time for substitution for FC Tokyo. Ryoma Watanabe is replaced by Kensuke Nagai.
- 63' A meaty challenge results in booking for Ryuji Izumi on 63.
- 67' Kento Misao picks up a Yellow card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
- 71' Another change for Kashima Antlers made on 71 minute. Diego Pituca leaves to be changed by Shoma Doi.
- 76' Kashima Antlers looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 2 matches with its main striker Shu Morooka scoring 1 goals.
- 80' It is a substitution in FC Tokyo team. Diego Oliveira is replaced by Kazuya Konno on 80 minute.
- 84' It is a substitution in FC Tokyo team. Yasuki Kimoto is replaced by Makoto Okazaki on 84 minute.
- 86' Itsuki Someno is ready to make an impact after coming on for Koki Anzai at the 86 minute mark.
- 87' Kento Misao makes way for Ikuma Sekigawa at the 87 minute mark. A tactical switch from Kashima Antlers.
- 90' Yuma Suzuki has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 90.
- The points are shared — FC Tōkyō 3-1 Kashima Antlers. Honours even.
Lineups
FC Tokyo Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
- 3
- 6
- 9
- 16
- 30
- 15
- 31
- 24
- 23
- 44
Bench
- 29
- 10
- 11
- 13
- 17
- 37
- 19
Coach
Albert Puig
Kashima Antlers Lineups
Starting XI
-
6
Kento Misao ↓ Ikuma Sekigawa 86'
-
21
Diego Pituca ↓ Shoma Doi 71'
-
2
Koki Anzai ↓ Itsuki Someno 86'
- 40
- 17
- 14
- 18
- 32
- 1
-
7
Juan ↓ Ryuji Izumi 53'
- 15
Bench
- 31
-
8
Shoma Doi ↑ 71'
-
11
Ryuji Izumi ↑ 53'
-
5
Ikuma Sekigawa ↑ 86'
- 22
-
19
Itsuki Someno ↑ 86'
- 34
Coach
René Weiler
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 |
| Koki Anzai | 1 |
Head to Head
FC Tokyo Form
Kashima Antlers Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.76
FC Tokyo xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.77
Kashima Antlers xG
I would bet for:
FC Tokyo or Kashima Antlers 75% + Both teams to score 68%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: FC Tokyo win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.53
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 2.5 | 67% |
|
33% |
| ± 3.5 | 47% |
|
53% |
| ± 4.5 | 28% |
|
72% |
Double Chance
FC Tokyo or Draw
65%
Draw or Kashima Antlers
60%
FC Tokyo or Kashima Antlers
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: FC Tokyo win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10%
1 – 2
7.8%
2 – 1
7.8%
2 – 2
6.8%
0 – 2
4.6%
1 – 3
4.6%
2 – 0
4.6%
0 – 1
4.6%
3 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
4.5%
0 – 0
4.3%
2 – 3
4%
Asian Handicap — FC Tokyo
| Handicap | FC Tokyo covers | Push | Kashima Antlers covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 11% | 80% |
| -1.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| -1 | 20% | 18% | 62% |
| -0.5 | 38% | — | 62% |
| +0.5 | 62% | — | 38% |
| +1 | 62% | 18% | 20% |
| +1.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
| +2 | 80% | 12% | 9% |
| +2.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
Clean Sheet
FC Tokyo keeps clean sheet
18%
✓
Kashima Antlers keeps clean sheet
18%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

