Kashima Antlers vs Cerezo Osaka FC, J. League 2019 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Kashima Antlers vs Cerezo Osaka FC — J. League .
- Kashima Antlers 18 games · 45 pts (2026/27)
- Cerezo Osaka FC 18 games · 31 pts (2026/27)
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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Tokyo | 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
0%
Clean Sheets
Kashima Antlers this season
Kashima Antlers this season
0%
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
–/–
46-60
–/1
61-75
–/–
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' KICK OFF: Cerezo Osaka FC gets underway.
- 5' It is a cagey affair so far. Kashima Antlers in their trying to find a way past Cerezo Osaka FC's compact .
- 10' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 15' Supporters expect more eagerness from Kwoun Suntae, as he is very good at scoring at with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 20' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Serginho made 447 appearances and scored 25 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 25' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 30' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 35' Shoma Doi has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 18 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 40' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 45' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 50' Kashima Antlers is taking the lead after the goal scored by Serginho on 50.
- 55' Hiroaki Okuno has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 60' Japan international Toshiyuki Takagi has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 65' Both keepers have barely been tested. Kashima Antlers and Cerezo Osaka FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 66' The whistle greets Shintaro Nago as he departs to be replaced by Leo Silva.
- 70' A change in the Cerezo Osaka FC ranks — Hiroaki Okuno exits the field as Toshiyuki Takagi enters on 70.
- 72' GOAL! Ryohei Shirasaki fires home to make it 2-0!
- 73' The Cerezo Osaka FC manager makes a substitution. Kota Mizunuma departs to be replaced by Yoichiro Kakitani.
- 77' Time for substitution for Kashima Antlers. Ryohei Shirasaki is replaced by Yuta Koike.
- 82' Kashima Antlers are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Cerezo Osaka FC's shape.
- 83' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Leandro.
- 88' Leandro makes way for Kazuma Yamaguchi at the 88 minute mark. A tactical switch from Kashima Antlers.
- Cerezo Osaka FC will have plenty to reflect on. Kashima Antlers were simply the better side today.
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 |
| Ryotaro Araki | 1 |
| Shu Morooka | 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.

