Kashima Antlers vs FC Tokyo, J. League 2020 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Kashima Antlers vs FC Tokyo — J. League at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
- Kashima Antlers 18 games · 45 pts (2026/27)
- FC Tokyo 18 games · 37 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Jumpei Iida
- Referee Masaki Tsuruoka
- Referee Yuki Tsukakoshi
- Referee Tomokazu Tajiri
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jul | FC Tokyo | H | 2–2 | D |
| 22 Jul | Shonan Bellmare | A | 0–1 | L |
| 18 Jul | Yokohama F.Marinos | H | 4–2 | W |
| 12 Jul | Urawa Red Diamonds | A | 0–1 | L |
| 08 Jul | Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo | H | 0–2 | L |
| 04 Jul | Kawasaki Frontale | A | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jul | Kashima Antlers | A | 2–2 | D |
| 22 Jul | Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo | A | 1–1 | D |
| 18 Jul | Urawa Red Diamonds | H | 2–0 | W |
| 12 Jul | Yokohama F.Marinos | A | 3–1 | W |
| 08 Jul | Kawasaki Frontale | H | 0–4 | L |
| 04 Jul | Kashiwa Reysol | A | 1–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Kashima Antlers | FC Tokyo | |
|---|---|---|
| #11 | Position | #12 |
| 45 | Points | 37 |
| 18 | Played | 18 |
| 15 / 0 / 3 | W / D / L | 13 / 0 / 5 |
| 40 | Scored | 55 |
| 20 | Conceded | 42 |
| +20 | GD | +13 |
| 2.50 | PPG | 2.06 |
| 83% | Win % | 72% |
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
Kashima Antlers this season
Kashima Antlers this season
0%
Clean Sheets
FC Tokyo this season
FC Tokyo this season
Kashima Antlers are 11th (45 pts). FC Tokyo are 12th (37 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Kashima Antlers
0-15
–/–
16-30
1/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/1
61-75
–/–
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
FC Tokyo
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/1
46-60
–/–
61-75
1/–
76+
–/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Kashima Soccer Stadium!
- 5' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Kashima Antlers and FC Tōkyō are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 10' The energy levels are beginning to show. Kenta Hasegawa might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 15' It looks like no one’s ball. FC Tōkyō is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 20' The 35-year-old Adailton has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 22' The referee shows FC Tokyo player a Yellow card on 22.
- 27' Rikuto Hirose is having his name booked by the referee on 27.
- 32' 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.
- 34' What a moment for Everaldo! That strike on 34 puts his side firmly in control.
- 39' Kashima Antlers are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 44' Takuya Uchida is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for FC Tōkyō so far.
- 45' GOAL! Tsuyoshi Watanabe fires home to make it 1-1!
- 50' Masato Morishige puts FC Tokyo on the lead.
- 54' Adailton has so much to prove this time. He replaces Hirotaka Mita on 54 minute.
- 59' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 64' Japan international Yasushi Endo has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 66' Taichi Hara has so much to prove this time. He replaces Kensuke Nagai on 66 minute.
- 67' Another change for Kashima Antlers made on 67 minute. Sho Ito leaves to be changed by Shoma Doi.
- 72' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 75' Shoma Doi is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 80' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Juan Alano made 333 appearances and scored 13 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 84' Arthur is ready to make an impact after coming on for Yojiro Takahagi at the 84 minute mark.
- 89' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 2 times this season with FC Tōkyō winning 50% of all matches.
- 90' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Masato Morishige on 90 minutes.
- 2-2 the final result. will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
Kashima Antlers Lineups
Starting XI
- 14
- 20
-
7
Juan Alano ↓ Ryuji Izumi 67'
- 15
- 1
- 28
- 39
- 25
-
4
Leo Silva ↓ Ryota Nagaki 84'
- 9
- 22
Bench
- 21
-
8
Shoma Doi ↑ 67'
-
6
Ryota Nagaki ↑ 84'
- 41
-
11
Ryuji Izumi ↑ 67'
- 33
- 19
Coach
Antonio Carlos
FC Tokyo Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
- 33
-
6
Ryoya Ogawa ↓ Hotaka Nakamura 84'
- 2
-
8
Yojiro Takahagi ↓ Arthur 84'
-
28
Takuya Uchida ↓ Kazuya Konno 54'
-
11
Kensuke Nagai ↓ Taichi Hara 66'
- 9
-
7
Hirotaka Mita ↓ Adailton 54'
- 4
- 31
Bench
-
24
Taichi Hara ↑ 66'
- 32
-
15
Adailton ↑ 54'
- 13
-
45
Arthur ↑ 84'
-
38
Kazuya Konno ↑ 54'
-
37
Hotaka Nakamura ↑ 84'
Coach
Kenta Hasegawa
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 |
| Lins | 1 |
Head to Head
Kashima Antlers Form
2020-07-26
Kashima Antlers
2–2
FC Tokyo
D
2020-07-22
Shonan Bellmare
1–0
Kashima Antlers
L
2020-07-18
Kashima Antlers
4–2
Yokohama F.Marinos
W
2020-07-12
Urawa Red Diamonds
1–0
Kashima Antlers
L
2020-07-08
Kashima Antlers
0–2
Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo
L
2020-07-04
Kawasaki Frontale
2–1
Kashima Antlers
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
2.35
Kashima Antlers xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.67
FC Tokyo xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 75% + Both teams to score 73%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 4.02
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 1.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 2.5 | 75% |
|
25% |
| ± 3.5 | 56% |
|
44% |
| ± 4.5 | 37% |
|
63% |
Double Chance
Kashima Antlers or Draw
71%
Draw or FC Tokyo
53%
Kashima Antlers or FC Tokyo
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: FC Tokyo win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 1
8.1%
1 – 1
7.9%
2 – 2
Actual
3 – 1
6.2%
1 – 2
5.8%
3 – 2
5.2%
2 – 0
5.1%
1 – 0
3.9%
3 – 0
3.9%
2 – 3
3.7%
4 – 1
3.7%
1 – 3
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Kashima Antlers
| Handicap | Kashima Antlers covers | Push | FC Tokyo covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -2 | 17% | 15% | 67% |
| -1.5 | 33% | — | 67% |
| -1 | 33% | 19% | 48% |
| -0.5 | 52% | — | 48% |
| +0.5 | 73% | — | 27% |
| +1 | 73% | 14% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 8% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Kashima Antlers keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
FC Tokyo keeps clean sheet
10%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

