Kashima Antlers vs Gamba Osaka, J. League 2024 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Kashima Antlers vs Gamba Osaka — J. League at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
- Kashima Antlers 18 games · 45 pts (2026/26)
- Gamba Osaka 18 games · 28 pts (2026/26)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jun | Gamba Osaka | H | 0–0 | D |
| 22 Jun | Urawa Red Diamonds | A | 2–2 | D |
| 16 Jun | Albirex Niigata | H | 1–1 | D |
| 01 Jun | Yokohama F·Marinos | H | 3–2 | W |
| 25 May | Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo | A | 3–0 | W |
| 19 May | Vissel Kobe | H | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Jun | Kashima Antlers | A | 0–0 | D |
| 22 Jun | Vissel Kobe | H | 2–1 | W |
| 16 Jun | Kashiwa Reysol | H | 2–1 | W |
| 01 Jun | Shonan Bellmare | A | 2–1 | W |
| 26 May | FC Tōkyō | A | 1–0 | W |
| 19 May | Kawasaki Frontale | H | 3–1 | W |
Season Stats
| Kashima Antlers | Gamba Osaka | |
|---|---|---|
| #11 | Position | #5 |
| 45 | Points | 28 |
| 18 | Played | 18 |
| 15 / 0 / 3 | W / D / L | 10 / 0 / 8 |
| 40 | Scored | 61 |
| 20 | Conceded | 53 |
| +20 | GD | +8 |
| 2.50 | PPG | 1.56 |
| 83% | Win % | 56% |
Key Stats
36%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (22 games)
H2H (22 games)
32%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
61%
Clean Sheets
Kashima Antlers this season
Kashima Antlers this season
22%
Clean Sheets
Gamba Osaka this season
Gamba Osaka this season
Kashima Antlers are 11th (45 pts). Gamba Osaka are 5th (28 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
Gamba Osaka
0-15
2/1
16-30
2/–
31-45
1/4
46-60
1/1
61-75
3/2
76+
5/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' KICK OFF: Kashima Antlers gets underway.
- 5' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 10' Kashima Antlers started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 10.
- 15' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 19' Controversy at the stadium! Isa Sakamoto argues furiously but the card stands.
- 24' The home supporters are growing impatient. Kashima Antlers must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 29' Jun Ichimori has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 34' Gamba Osaka are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 39' Yuma Suzuki has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 39.
- 44' Kashima Antlers are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Gamba Osaka backline.
- 49' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 54' Welton has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 59' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Koki Anzai made 447 appearances and scored 10 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 60' Aleksandar Cavric has so much to prove this time. He replaces Shu Morooka on 60 minute.
- 65' Gamba Osaka come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 70' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Dani Poyatos will be considering his options from the bench.
- 71' The Gamba Osaka bench stirs into life. Isa Sakamoto is withdrawn and Juan Alano gets his opportunity.
- 76' A change in the Kashima Antlers ranks — Hayato Nakama exits the field as Gaku Shibasaki enters on 76.
- 79' Gamba Osaka player sees a card in front of him.
- 82' The referee shows Gamba Osaka player a card on 82.
- 83' Issam Jebali gets the nod from Gamba Osaka. He replaces Ryoya Yamashita and will look to change the dynamic.
- 88' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 90' Another change for Gamba Osaka made on 90 minute. Welton leaves to be changed by Shinya Nakano.
- The points are shared — Kashima Antlers 0-0 Gamba Osaka. Honours even.
Lineups
Kashima Antlers Lineups
Starting XI
- 13
- 55
- 2
- 40
-
30
Shintaro Nago ↓ Tomoya Fujii 76'
- 5
-
33
Hayato Nakama ↓ Gaku Shibasaki 76'
- 1
- 25
-
36
Shu Morooka ↓ Aleksandar Cavric 60'
- 32
Bench
-
10
Gaku Shibasaki ↑ 76'
- 8
-
7
Aleksandar Cavric ↑ 60'
- 14
-
15
Tomoya Fujii ↑ 76'
- 31
- 16
Coach
Ranko Popovic
Gamba Osaka Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
- 20
- 4
- 6
- 22
-
17
Ryoya Yamashita ↓ Issam Jebali 83'
- 2
- 16
- 3
-
13
Isa Sakamoto ↓ Juan Alano 71'
-
97
Welton ↓ Shinya Nakano 90'
Bench
-
11
Issam Jebali ↑ 83'
- 1
-
47
Juan Alano ↑ 71'
- 46
- 40
-
33
Shinya Nakano ↑ 90'
-
23
Dawhan ↑ 71'
Coach
Dani Poyatos
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Shoma Doi | 4 |
| Ayase Ueda | 3 |
| Kosuke Onose | 2 |
| Tiago Alves | 2 |
| Yuma Suzuki | 2 |
| Hayato Nakama | 2 |
| Patric | 2 |
| Sho Ito | 1 |
Head to Head
Kashima Antlers Form
2024-06-26
Kashima Antlers
0–0
Gamba Osaka
D
2024-06-22
Urawa Red Diamonds
2–2
Kashima Antlers
D
2024-06-16
Kashima Antlers
1–1
Albirex Niigata
D
2024-06-01
Kashima Antlers
3–2
Yokohama F·Marinos
W
2024-05-25
Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo
0–3
Kashima Antlers
W
2024-05-19
Kashima Antlers
1–0
Vissel Kobe
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
0 / 4
2.23
Kashima Antlers xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.2
Gamba Osaka xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 65% + Both teams to score 62%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 3.43
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 85% |
|
15% |
| ± 2.5 | 65% |
|
35% |
| ± 3.5 | 44% |
|
56% |
| ± 4.5 | 26% |
|
74% |
Double Chance
Kashima Antlers or Draw
78%
Draw or Gamba Osaka
45%
Kashima Antlers or Gamba Osaka
77%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
9.5%
2 – 1
9.3%
2 – 0
8.1%
3 – 1
6.9%
1 – 0
6.8%
3 – 0
5.9%
2 – 2
5.5%
1 – 2
5%
0 – 0
Actual
3 – 2
4.2%
4 – 1
3.9%
0 – 1
3.3%
Asian Handicap — Kashima Antlers
| Handicap | Kashima Antlers covers | Push | Gamba Osaka covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| -2 | 20% | 18% | 62% |
| -1.5 | 38% | — | 62% |
| -1 | 38% | 21% | 41% |
| -0.5 | 59% | — | 41% |
| +0.5 | 81% | — | 19% |
| +1 | 81% | 11% | 8% |
| +1.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
| +2 | 92% | 5% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Kashima Antlers keeps clean sheet
31%
✗
Gamba Osaka keeps clean sheet
12%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

