Kashima Antlers vs Cerezo Osaka FC, J. League 2019 REGULAR SEASON
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Kashima Antlers vs Cerezo Osaka FC — J. League .
- Kashima Antlers 18 games · 45 pts (2026/26)
- Cerezo Osaka FC 18 games · 31 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Yusuke Araki
- Referee Takumi Takagi
- Referee Masahiro Horikoshi
- Referee Akihito Kawasaki
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Jun | Cerezo Osaka FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 01 Jun | Gamba Osaka | A | 1–1 | D |
| 26 May | Sagan Tosu FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 18 May | Matsumoto Yamaga FC | H | 5–0 | W |
| 12 May | Vissel Kobe | A | 1–0 | W |
| 03 May | Shimizu S-Pulse | H | 3–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Jun | Kashima Antlers | A | 0–2 | L |
| 01 Jun | Sagan Tosu FC | A | 1–0 | W |
| 25 May | FC Tōkyō | H | 1–0 | W |
| 18 May | Gamba Osaka | A | 0–1 | L |
| 11 May | Yokohama F·Marinos | H | 3–0 | W |
| 04 May | Matsumoto Yamaga FC | A | 2–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Kashima Antlers | Cerezo Osaka FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #11 | Position | #2 |
| 45 | Points | 31 |
| 18 | Played | 18 |
| 15 / 0 / 3 | W / D / L | 11 / 0 / 7 |
| 40 | Scored | 48 |
| 20 | Conceded | 38 |
| +20 | GD | +10 |
| 2.50 | PPG | 1.72 |
| 83% | Win % | 61% |
Key Stats
35%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (20 games)
H2H (20 games)
40%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
61%
Clean Sheets
Kashima Antlers this season
Kashima Antlers this season
28%
Clean Sheets
Cerezo Osaka FC this season
Cerezo Osaka FC this season
Kashima Antlers are 11th (45 pts). Cerezo Osaka FC are 2nd (31 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Kashima Antlers
0-15
–/–
16-30
1/–
31-45
2/3
46-60
3/2
61-75
2/–
76+
6/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Cerezo Osaka FC
0-15
3/1
16-30
4/1
31-45
3/1
46-60
2/2
61-75
2/3
76+
6/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Kashima Antlers launch into their encounter with Cerezo Osaka FC.
- 5' Kashima Antlers currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 10' Cerezo Osaka FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 15' It’s high time Lotina made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 20' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 25' Kashima Antlers are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Cerezo Osaka FC backline.
- 30' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 35' The travelling Cerezo Osaka FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 40' The home supporters are growing impatient. Kashima Antlers must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 45' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 50' What a strike from Serginho! The score is 1-0.
- 55' Kashima Antlers 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.
- 60' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Kashima Antlers side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 65' Ryohei Shirasaki, a Japan , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 66' The crowd applauds Shintaro Nago as he leaves the pitch. Leo Silva steps in for Kashima Antlers.
- 70' A tactical swap from Cerezo Osaka FC — Toshiyuki Takagi on, Hiroaki Okuno off on 70 minutes.
- 72' What a moment for Ryohei Shirasaki! That strike on 72 puts his side firmly in control.
- 73' Yoichiro Kakitani gets the nod from Cerezo Osaka FC. He replaces Kota Mizunuma and will look to change the dynamic.
- 77' The whistle greets Ryohei Shirasaki as he departs to be replaced by Yuta Koike.
- 82' Over 82 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 83' The referee has no hesitation. Leandro is booked for Kashima Antlers — Yellow card on 83.
- 88' The crowd applauds Leandro as he leaves the pitch. Kazuma Yamaguchi steps in for Kashima Antlers.
- With this win, Kashima Antlers is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
Lineups
Kashima Antlers Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
- 20
- 18
- 1
- 22
- 39
- 16
- 13
- 8
- 6
-
30
Shintaro Nago ↓ Leo Silva 66'
-
41
Ryohei Shirasaki ↓ Yuta Koike 77'
-
11
Leandro ↓ Kazuma Yamaguchi 88'
Bench
- 21
- 28
- 25
-
4
Leo Silva ↑ 66'
-
19
Kazuma Yamaguchi ↑ 88'
- 14
- 10
-
26
Yuta Koike ↑ 77'
Coach
Go Oiwa
Cerezo Osaka FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
- 25
- 21
- 5
- 2
- 22
- 14
- 3
- 10
- 7
- 20
Bench
- 23
-
8
Yoichiro Kakitani ↑ 73'
- 32
-
13
Toshiyuki Takagi ↑ 70'
- 16
- 15
- 1
Coach
Lotina
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Yuma Suzuki | 5 |
| Everaldo | 3 |
| Ayase Ueda | 2 |
| Riki Harakawa | 2 |
| Arthur Caike | 2 |
| Yuta Matsumura | 2 |
| Tomoya Inukai | 1 |
| Kato Mutsuki | 1 |
Head to Head
Kashima Antlers Form
Cerezo Osaka FC Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
2.36
Kashima Antlers xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.75
Cerezo Osaka FC xG
I would bet for:
Kashima Antlers to win 69% + Over 2.5 goals 59%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Kashima Antlers win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.11
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 | 21% |
|
79% |
Double Chance
Kashima Antlers or Draw
88%
Draw or Cerezo Osaka FC
31%
Kashima Antlers or Cerezo Osaka FC
81%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 0
Actual
1 – 0
10.2%
3 – 0
9.4%
2 – 1
9%
1 – 1
8.6%
3 – 1
7.1%
0 – 0
5.9%
4 – 0
5.5%
4 – 1
4.3%
2 – 2
3.4%
1 – 2
2.8%
0 – 1
2.8%
Asian Handicap — Kashima Antlers
| Handicap | Kashima Antlers covers | Push | Cerezo Osaka FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 28% | — | 72% |
| -2 | 28% | 21% | 50% |
| -1.5 | 50% | — | 50% |
| -1 | 50% | 22% | 28% |
| -0.5 | 72% | — | 28% |
| +0.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +1 | 91% | 7% | 3% |
| +1.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
| +2 | 97% | 2% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Kashima Antlers keeps clean sheet
48%
✗
Cerezo Osaka FC keeps clean sheet
10%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

