Kashima Antlers vs Cerezo Osaka FC, J. League 2022 REGULAR SEASON
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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)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Jul | Cerezo Osaka FC | H | 3–3 | D |
| 02 Jul | Kashiwa Reysol | A | 2–1 | W |
| 26 Jun | Nagoya Grampus | A | 1–1 | D |
| 18 Jun | Kyoto Sanga FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 29 May | FC Tokyo | A | 1–3 | L |
| 25 May | Sagan Tosu FC | H | 4–4 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06 Jul | Kashima Antlers | A | 3–3 | D |
| 02 Jul | Kawasaki Frontale | H | 2–1 | W |
| 26 Jun | Shimizu S-Pulse | H | 1–1 | D |
| 18 Jun | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | A | 1–2 | L |
| 29 May | Shonan Bellmare | A | 2–0 | W |
| 25 May | Urawa Red Diamonds | H | 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
38%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (21 games)
H2H (21 games)
43%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
23%
Clean Sheets
Kashima Antlers this season
Kashima Antlers this season
31%
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
4/1
16-30
2/4
31-45
5/4
46-60
4/7
61-75
4/–
76+
6/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Cerezo Osaka FC
0-15
1/4
16-30
2/3
31-45
1/6
46-60
2/5
61-75
5/4
76+
3/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Kashima Antlers
| Leo Ceara | 13 G | |
| Aleksandar Cavric | 7 G | 1 A |
| Elber | 3 G | 2 A |
| Yuma Suzuki | 2 G | 2 A |
Cerezo Osaka FC
| Solomon Sakuragawa | 4 G |
| Pablo Sabbag | 3 G |
| Yumeki Yokoyama | 2 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Temperatures are rising at as Kashima Antlers face off against Cerezo Osaka FC in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
- 5' Kashima Antlers are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 10' Hiroto Yamada has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 15' Both keepers have barely been tested. Kashima Antlers and Cerezo Osaka FC are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 20' Japan international Hayato Nakama has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 25' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Kashima Antlers side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 30' Supporters expect more eagerness from Satoki Uejo, as he is very good at scoring at with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 35' The Min-Tae Kim breaks the deadlock on 35 minutes. 0-1!
- 40' Hirotaka Tameda has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 13 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 45' Riku Matsuda catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 45.
- 46' A change in the Cerezo Osaka FC ranks — Hiroto Yamada exits the field as Kato Mutsuki enters on 46.
- 46' The deadlock is broken! Arthur Caike gets on the scoresheet on 45 minutes.
- 51' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Kashima Antlers that had 460 games and scored 493 goals.
- 52' Magnificent from Yuma Suzuki! That is 98 goals in 460 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 57' Cerezo Osaka FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Jean Patric is hanging Hirotaka Tameda on the field on 57 minute.
- 62' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Kashima Antlers and Cerezo Osaka FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 66' The supporters are chanting for Everaldo. He replaces Hayato Nakama on 66 minute.
- 70' Brilliant from the ! Kato Mutsuki makes it 2-2 with a superb finish on 70.
- 74' The crowd applauds Adam Taggart as he leaves the pitch. Satoki Uejo steps in for Cerezo Osaka FC.
- 75' Cerezo Osaka FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Satoki Uejo is hanging Adam Taggart on the field on 75 minute.
- 77' Jean Patric puts Cerezo Osaka FC on the lead.
- 79' Another substitution for Cerezo Osaka FC to replace Seiya Maikuma by Hikaru Nakahara on 79 minute.
- 80' Ryuya Nishio is ready to make an impact after coming on for Riku Matsuda at the 80 minute mark.
- 85' The Kashima Antlers bench stirs into life. Ryuji Izumi is withdrawn and Shoma Doi gets his opportunity.
- 86' The whistle greets Ryuji Izumi as he departs to be replaced by Shoma Doi.
- 89' Everaldo has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 89 minutes.
- Game over. The scoreline of 3-3 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.
Lineups
Kashima Antlers Lineups
Starting XI
-
6
Kento Misao ↓ Yuta Higuchi 66'
- 21
- 40
-
11
Ryuji Izumi ↓ Shoma Doi 86'
- 17
- 5
-
22
Rikuto Hirose ↓ Koki Anzai 66'
-
33
Hayato Nakama ↓ Everaldo 66'
- 32
- 1
- 20
Bench
- 31
-
2
Koki Anzai ↑ 66'
-
8
Shoma Doi ↑ 86'
-
9
Everaldo ↑ 66'
-
14
Yuta Higuchi ↑ 66'
- 34
- 35
Coach
René Weiler
Cerezo Osaka FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
9
Adam Taggart ↓ Satoki Uejo 75'
- 25
- 21
-
2
Riku Matsuda ↓ Ryuya Nishio 80'
- 22
-
34
Hiroto Yamada ↓ Kato Mutsuki 46'
- 29
-
16
Seiya Maikuma ↓ Hikaru Nakahara 80'
- 17
-
19
Hirotaka Tameda ↓ Jean Patric 57'
- 24
Bench
-
26
Jean Patric ↑ 57'
-
33
Ryuya Nishio ↑ 80'
-
20
Kato Mutsuki ↑ 46'
-
41
Hikaru Nakahara ↑ 80'
- 31
-
7
Satoki Uejo ↑ 75'
Coach
Akio Kogiku
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Yuma Suzuki | 5 |
| Everaldo | 3 |
| Ayase Ueda | 2 |
| Riki Harakawa | 2 |
| Arthur Caike | 2 |
| Yuta Matsumura | 2 |
| Elber | 2 |
| Pablo Sabbag | 1 |
Head to Head
Kashima Antlers Form
Cerezo Osaka FC Form
2022-07-06
Kashima Antlers
3–3
Cerezo Osaka FC
D
2022-07-02
Cerezo Osaka FC
2–1
Kawasaki Frontale
W
2022-06-26
Cerezo Osaka FC
1–1
Shimizu S-Pulse
D
2022-06-18
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
2–1
Cerezo Osaka FC
L
2022-05-29
Shonan Bellmare
0–2
Cerezo Osaka FC
W
2022-05-25
Cerezo Osaka FC
2–0
Urawa Red Diamonds
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
2.37
Kashima Antlers xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.57
Cerezo Osaka FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 74% + Both teams to score 71%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.94
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 1.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 2.5 | 74% |
|
26% |
| ± 3.5 | 55% |
|
45% |
| ± 4.5 | 36% |
|
64% |
Double Chance
Kashima Antlers or Draw
75%
Draw or Cerezo Osaka FC
46%
Kashima Antlers or Cerezo Osaka FC
78%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✗ 3–3 not predicted3 – 3Actual
2 – 1
8.3%
1 – 1
8%
3 – 1
6.5%
2 – 2
6.4%
1 – 2
5.6%
2 – 0
5.6%
3 – 2
5.1%
3 – 0
4.3%
1 – 0
4.2%
4 – 1
3.9%
2 – 3
3.4%
4 – 2
3.1%
Asian Handicap — Kashima Antlers
| Handicap | Kashima Antlers covers | Push | Cerezo Osaka FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -2 | 19% | 16% | 65% |
| -1.5 | 35% | — | 65% |
| -1 | 35% | 20% | 46% |
| -0.5 | 54% | — | 46% |
| +0.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +1 | 75% | 13% | 12% |
| +1.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
| +2 | 88% | 7% | 4% |
| +2.5 | 96% | — | 4% |
Clean Sheet
Kashima Antlers keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Cerezo Osaka FC keeps clean sheet
10%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

