Kashima Antlers vs Fagiano Okayama FC, J. League 2025 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Kashima Antlers vs Fagiano Okayama FC — J. League at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
- Kashima Antlers 18 games · 45 pts (2026/27)
- Fagiano Okayama FC 18 games · 26 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 | Kyōto 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 | Tōkyō 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Jun | Fagiano Okayama FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 21 Jun | FC Machida Zelvia | A | 1–2 | L |
| 14 Jun | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | H | 1–1 | D |
| 31 May | Gamba Osaka | A | 1–0 | W |
| 25 May | Yokohama F·Marinos | A | 1–3 | L |
| 17 May | Shimizu S-Pulse | H | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Jun | Kashima Antlers | A | 2–1 | W |
| 21 Jun | Yokohama F·Marinos | A | 1–0 | W |
| 15 Jun | Avispa Fukuoka | H | 0–1 | L |
| 01 Jun | Shonan Bellmare | A | 1–1 | D |
| 25 May | FC Machida Zelvia | H | 2–2 | D |
| 18 May | Albirex Niigata | H | 2–1 | W |
Season Stats
| Kashima Antlers | Fagiano Okayama FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #11 | Position | #6 |
| 45 | Points | 26 |
| 18 | Played | 18 |
| 15 / 0 / 3 | W / D / L | 8 / 0 / 10 |
| 40 | Scored | 41 |
| 20 | Conceded | 46 |
| +20 | GD | -5 |
| 2.50 | PPG | 1.44 |
| 83% | Win % | 44% |
Key Stats
100%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
100%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
23%
Clean Sheets
Kashima Antlers this season
Kashima Antlers this season
23%
Clean Sheets
Fagiano Okayama FC this season
Fagiano Okayama FC this season
Kashima Antlers are 11th (45 pts). Fagiano Okayama FC are 6th (26 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
Fagiano Okayama FC
0-15
1/3
16-30
2/1
31-45
4/5
46-60
3/4
61-75
3/3
76+
2/4
■ 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 |
Fagiano Okayama FC
| Kota Kawano | 3 G | |
| Noah Browne | 2 G | 1 A |
| Lucao | 1 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Kashima Soccer Stadium!
- 5' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 10' The 35-year-old Ryo Takeuchi has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 15' Fagiano Okayama FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 18' Against the run of play, Yuma Suzuki has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 23' Fagiano Okayama FC 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.
- 28' The travelling Fagiano Okayama FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 33' Kashima Antlers is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 38' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 43' Kashima Antlers is showing some good football. However, Kashima Antlers are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 48' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 50' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Ataru Esaka makes it 1-1.
- 53' Takahiro Yanagi has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 53.
- 58' Supporters expect more eagerness from Kento Misao, as he is very good at scoring at Kashima Soccer Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 59' The Japan Yuta Kamiya breaks the deadlock on 59 minutes. 1-2!
- 64' Hiroto Iwabuchi has so much to prove this time. He replaces Takaya Kimura on 64 minute.
- 68' The Kashima Antlers bench stirs into life. Ryoya Ogawa is withdrawn and Shuhei Mizoguchi gets his opportunity.
- 73' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Fagiano Okayama FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 77' Gaku Shibasaki is ready to make an impact after coming on for Kento Misao at the 77 minute mark.
- 78' Fresh legs for Fagiano Okayama FC! Ryo Takeuchi comes on to replace Yuta Kamiya.
- 81' A change in the Kashima Antlers ranks — Yu Funabashi exits the field as Talles enters on 81.
- 82' Gaku Shibasaki has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 82.
- 87' Rui Sueyoshi is replacing Ataru Esaka for the Fagiano Okayama FC side.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. Fagiano Okayama FC take all three points.
Lineups
Kashima Antlers Lineups
Starting XI
- 9
-
7
Ryoya Ogawa ↓ Shuhei Mizoguchi 68'
- 55
-
6
Kento Misao ↓ Gaku Shibasaki 77'
- 40
- 25
- 77
- 1
-
20
Yu Funabashi ↓ Talles 81'
-
22
Kimito Nono ↓ Yuta Higuchi 68'
- 3
Bench
-
10
Gaku Shibasaki ↑ 77'
- 13
-
14
Yuta Higuchi ↑ 68'
- 29
-
27
Yuta Matsumura ↑ 77'
-
28
Shuhei Mizoguchi ↑ 68'
- 23
- 4
-
17
Talles ↑ 81'
Coach
Toru Oniki
Fagiano Okayama FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 49
- 88
- 18
- 2
-
8
Ataru Esaka ↓ Rui Sueyoshi 87'
- 24
-
33
Yuta Kamiya ↓ Ryo Takeuchi 78'
- 15
- 39
-
27
Takaya Kimura ↓ Hiroto Iwabuchi 64'
-
99
Lucao ↓ Kazunari Ichimi 78'
Bench
- 77
-
22
Kazunari Ichimi ↑ 78'
-
7
Ryo Takeuchi ↑ 78'
- 28
- 98
-
26
Haruka Motoyama ↑ 64'
- 4
-
19
Hiroto Iwabuchi ↑ 64'
-
17
Rui Sueyoshi ↑ 87'
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Talles | 1 |
| Ryunosuke Sato | 1 |
| Yuma Suzuki | 1 |
| Ataru Esaka | 1 |
| Yuta Kamiya | 1 |
| Aleksandar Cavric | 1 |
Head to Head
Kashima Antlers Form
2025-06-28
Kashima Antlers
1–2
Fagiano Okayama FC
L
2025-06-21
FC Machida Zelvia
2–1
Kashima Antlers
L
2025-06-14
Kashima Antlers
1–1
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
D
2025-05-31
Gamba Osaka
0–1
Kashima Antlers
W
2025-05-25
Yokohama F·Marinos
3–1
Kashima Antlers
L
2025-05-17
Kashima Antlers
1–0
Shimizu S-Pulse
W
Fagiano Okayama FC Form
2025-06-28
Kashima Antlers
1–2
Fagiano Okayama FC
W
2025-06-21
Yokohama F·Marinos
0–1
Fagiano Okayama FC
W
2025-06-15
Fagiano Okayama FC
0–1
Avispa Fukuoka
L
2025-06-01
Shonan Bellmare
1–1
Fagiano Okayama FC
D
2025-05-25
Fagiano Okayama FC
2–2
FC Machida Zelvia
D
2025-05-18
Fagiano Okayama FC
2–1
Albirex Niigata
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
2.07
Kashima Antlers xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.28
Fagiano Okayama FC xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 64% + Both teams to score 63%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Fagiano Okayama FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.35
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 2.5 | 64% |
|
36% |
| ± 3.5 | 43% |
|
57% |
| ± 4.5 | 25% |
|
75% |
Double Chance
Kashima Antlers or Draw
74%
Draw or Fagiano Okayama FC
51%
Kashima Antlers or Fagiano Okayama FC
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Kashima Antlers win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.2%
2 – 1
9.3%
2 – 0
7.5%
1 – 0
6.7%
3 – 1
6.4%
2 – 2
5.9%
1 – 2
Actual
3 – 0
5%
0 – 0
5%
3 – 2
4.1%
0 – 1
3.8%
4 – 1
3.3%
Asian Handicap — Kashima Antlers
| Handicap | Kashima Antlers covers | Push | Fagiano Okayama FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -2 | 16% | 17% | 67% |
| -1.5 | 33% | — | 67% |
| -1 | 33% | 21% | 46% |
| -0.5 | 54% | — | 46% |
| +0.5 | 77% | — | 23% |
| +1 | 77% | 13% | 10% |
| +1.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
| +2 | 90% | 6% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Kashima Antlers keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Fagiano Okayama FC keeps clean sheet
14%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

