Wednesday , 7 October 2026

Kashima Antlers vs Avispa Fukuoka, J. League 2026-27 REGULAR SEASON

J. League · 2026-27
Kashima Antlers
3 – 2
Full Time
Avispa Fukuoka
Sat 22 Aug 2026 · 09:00 UTC Kashima Soccer Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Tatsuki Nara 31' 1–0
1–1 43' Shu Morooka
Leo Ceara 60' 2–1
Aleksandar Cavric 64' 3–1
3–2 76' Leo Ceara
Y 39' Tatsuki Nara
Ikuma Sekigawa 67' Y
R 82' Teppei Oka

Overview

Match Preview

Kashima Antlers vs Avispa Fukuoka — J. League at Kashima Soccer Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Hayato Shimizu
  • Referee Takayuki Shimizu

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

4
4
3
Kashima Antlers 11 games · Avg 1.5 goals Avispa Fukuoka
Last 5 meetings
2026-08-22 Kashima Antlers 3–2 Avispa Fukuoka 2025-08-16 Kashima Antlers 1–1 Avispa Fukuoka 2025-05-06 Avispa Fukuoka 0–1 Kashima Antlers 2024-10-19 Kashima Antlers 0–0 Avispa Fukuoka 2024-04-03 Avispa Fukuoka 1–0 Kashima Antlers

Recent Form

Kashima Antlers
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
22 Aug Avispa Fukuoka H 3–2 W
15 Aug Nagoya Grampus H 3–1 W
23 May FC Tokyo H 1–0 W
17 May JEF United Ichihara Chiba A 2–0 W
10 May Yokohama F·Marinos A 6–5 W
06 May FC Mito Holly Hock H 3–0 W
Avispa Fukuoka
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
22 Aug Kashima Antlers A 2–3 L
15 Aug Cerezo Osaka FC H 3–0 W
23 May Vissel Kobe H 0–1 L
10 May Shimizu S-Pulse A 4–5 L
06 May Kyoto Sanga FC H 0–1 L
03 May Cerezo Osaka FC A 2–2 D

Season Stats

Kashima Antlers Avispa Fukuoka
#11 Position #10
45 Points 21
18 Played 18
15 / 0 / 3 W / D / L 7 / 0 / 11
40 Scored 49
20 Conceded 59
+20 GD -10
2.50 PPG 1.17
83% Win % 39%

Key Stats

18% Both Teams to Score
H2H (11 games)
18% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
14% Clean Sheets
Kashima Antlers this season
14% Clean Sheets
Avispa Fukuoka this season

Kashima Antlers are 11th (45 pts). Avispa Fukuoka are 10th (21 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

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
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

Top Scorers (This Season)

Kashima Antlers
Leo Ceara 11 G
Aleksandar Cavric 4 G 1 A
Takuya Uchida 2 G
Avispa Fukuoka
Shu Morooka 3 G 1 A
Kazuki Fujimoto 1 G
Werik 1 G
Yuma Tsujioka 1 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Kashima Antlers to score. At the same time, Avispa Fukuoka does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
  • 5' Kashima Antlers are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Avispa Fukuoka's shape.
  • 10' Kashima Antlers looks like a favorite considering 1 games won in last 1 matches with its main striker Leo Ceara scoring 1 goals.
  • 15' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Kokoro Maeda suffering a number of foals already.
  • 20' Avispa Fukuoka fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 25' 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.
  • 30' Avispa Fukuoka is showing some good football. However, Avispa Fukuoka are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
  • 31' A goal from the Japan international Tatsuki Nara! He fires home on 31 to make it 1-0!
  • 36' A quiet spell here at Kashima Soccer Stadium. Avispa Fukuoka seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 39' The referee has no hesitation. Tatsuki Nara is booked for Avispa Fukuoka — card on 39.
  • 43' GOAL! Shu Morooka scores on 43.
  • 48' 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.
  • 53' The energy levels are beginning to show. Toru Oniki might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 58' The Kashima Antlers bench stirs into life. Minato Yoshida is withdrawn and Aleksandar Cavric gets his opportunity.
  • 60' Leo Ceara has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 60 minutes.
  • 64' What a moment for Aleksandar Cavric! That strike on 64 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 65' Yota Maejima is replacing Kazuki Fujimoto for the Avispa Fukuoka side.
  • 67' Ikuma Sekigawa picks up a card and will need to be extremely careful for the remainder of this match.
  • 68' Kashima Antlers ring the changes. Yuta Matsumura has done his job and it is now time for Haruki Hayashi to step up.
  • 70' The crowd applauds Werik as he leaves the pitch. Shosei Usui steps in for Avispa Fukuoka.
  • 75' With 0 assists to his name this season, Teppei Oka is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Avispa Fukuoka.
  • 76' Leo Ceara does the damage! The net is bulging and Avispa Fukuoka surge ahead!
  • 78' Avispa Fukuoka ring the changes. Kokoro Maeda has done his job and it is now time for Keiya Shiihashi to step up.
  • 82' That is a card for Avispa Fukuoka. Teppei Oka will be fuming at that decision.
  • 85' Another substitution for Kashima Antlers to replace Gaku Shibasaki by Keisuke Tsukui on 85 minute.
  • 90' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Toru Oniki will be considering his options from the bench.
  • What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Kashima Antlers 3-2 Avispa Fukuoka.

Lineups

Kashima Antlers Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Toru Oniki

Avispa Fukuoka Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Shinya Tsukahara

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Juanma 2
Leo Ceara 2
Tomoya Inukai 1
Aleksandar Cavric 1
Takeshi Kanamori 1
Leo Ceara 1
Shu Morooka 1
Yuya Yamagishi 1

Head to Head

2026-08-22 Kashima Antlers 3–2 Avispa Fukuoka 2025-08-16 Kashima Antlers 1–1 Avispa Fukuoka 2025-05-06 Avispa Fukuoka 0–1 Kashima Antlers 2024-10-19 Kashima Antlers 0–0 Avispa Fukuoka 2024-04-03 Avispa Fukuoka 1–0 Kashima Antlers

Kashima Antlers Form

2026-08-22 Kashima Antlers 3–2 Avispa Fukuoka W 2026-08-15 Kashima Antlers 3–1 Nagoya Grampus W 2026-05-23 Kashima Antlers 1–0 FC Tokyo W 2026-05-17 JEF United Ichihara Chiba 0–2 Kashima Antlers W 2026-05-10 Yokohama F·Marinos 5–6 Kashima Antlers W 2026-05-06 Kashima Antlers 3–0 FC Mito Holly Hock W

Avispa Fukuoka Form

2026-08-22 Kashima Antlers 3–2 Avispa Fukuoka L 2026-08-15 Avispa Fukuoka 3–0 Cerezo Osaka FC W 2026-05-23 Avispa Fukuoka 0–1 Vissel Kobe L 2026-05-10 Shimizu S-Pulse 5–4 Avispa Fukuoka L 2026-05-06 Avispa Fukuoka 0–1 Kyoto Sanga FC L 2026-05-03 Cerezo Osaka FC 2–2 Avispa Fukuoka D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
3.07 Kashima Antlers xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.39 Avispa Fukuoka xG
I would bet for: Over 2.5 goals 81% + Both teams to score 71%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Kashima Antlers68% Draw17% Avispa Fukuoka15%
Actual: Kashima Antlers win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes71% 0% No29%
Avg goals/match: 4.46
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 98%
2%
± 1.5 93%
7%
± 2.5 81%
19%
± 3.5 63%
37%
± 4.5 45%
55%

Double Chance

Kashima Antlers or Draw
85%
Draw or Avispa Fukuoka
32%
Kashima Antlers or Avispa Fukuoka
83%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Kashima Antlers53% Draw32% Avispa Fukuoka15%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
2 – 1
7.5%
3 – 1
7.5%
4 – 1
5.7%
2 – 0
5.7%
1 – 1
5.7%
3 – 0
5.6%
3 – 2
Actual
2 – 2
5.1%
4 – 0
4.2%
4 – 2
4%
5 – 1
3.6%
1 – 2
3.5%

Asian Handicap — Kashima Antlers

Handicap Kashima Antlers covers Push Avispa Fukuoka covers
-2.5 32% — 68%
-2 32% 19% 49%
-1.5 51% — 49%
-1 51% 19% 31%
-0.5 69% — 31%
+0.5 85% — 15%
+1 85% 8% 6%
+1.5 94% — 6%
+2 94% 4% 2%
+2.5 98% — 2%

Clean Sheet

Kashima Antlers keeps clean sheet
26% ✓
Avispa Fukuoka keeps clean sheet
5% ✓

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