Kashima Antlers vs Kawasaki Frontale, J. League 2020 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Kashima Antlers vs Kawasaki Frontale — J. League at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
- Kashima Antlers 18 games · 45 pts (2026/26)
- Kawasaki Frontale 18 games · 28 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Ryuji Sato
- Referee Hideaki Nishio
- Referee Hiroshi Yamauchi
- Referee Yuki Tsukakoshi
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Nov | Kawasaki Frontale | H | 1–1 | D |
| 03 Nov | Yokohama F·Marinos | A | 3–2 | W |
| 31 Oct | Nagoya Grampus | H | 0–2 | L |
| 24 Oct | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | H | 1–0 | W |
| 21 Oct | Vissel Kobe | A | 3–1 | W |
| 18 Oct | Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo | A | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Nov | Kashima Antlers | A | 1–1 | D |
| 03 Nov | Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo | H | 0–2 | L |
| 31 Oct | FC Tōkyō | H | 2–1 | W |
| 18 Oct | Nagoya Grampus | H | 3–0 | W |
| 14 Oct | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | A | 2–0 | W |
| 10 Oct | Vegalta Sendai | H | 1–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Kashima Antlers | Kawasaki Frontale | |
|---|---|---|
| #11 | Position | #14 |
| 45 | Points | 28 |
| 18 | Played | 18 |
| 15 / 0 / 3 | W / D / L | 10 / 0 / 8 |
| 40 | Scored | 38 |
| 20 | Conceded | 40 |
| +20 | GD | -2 |
| 2.50 | PPG | 1.56 |
| 83% | Win % | 56% |
Key Stats
54%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (28 games)
H2H (28 games)
54%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
61%
Clean Sheets
Kashima Antlers this season
Kashima Antlers this season
11%
Clean Sheets
Kawasaki Frontale this season
Kawasaki Frontale this season
Kashima Antlers are 11th (45 pts). Kawasaki Frontale are 14th (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
Kawasaki Frontale
0-15
2/1
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/3
46-60
1/4
61-75
1/3
76+
7/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' That's the starting whistle at Kashima Soccer Stadium. Ninety minutes of football awaits between Kashima Antlers and Kawasaki Frontale.
- 5' Kento Misao is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Kashima Antlers so far.
- 10' It is a cagey affair so far. Kashima Antlers in their trying to find a way past Kawasaki Frontale's compact .
- 15' Akihiro Ienaga, a Japan , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 18' A stunning finish from Yasuto Wakizaka — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 23' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 28' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Kengo Nakamura made 439 appearances and scored 16 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 33' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 34' The referee has no hesitation. Shogo Taniguchi is booked for Kawasaki Frontale — Yellow card on 34.
- 39' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 39 minutes.
- 44' Brazil international Everaldo has been a key figure this campaign — 2 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 46' Time for substitution for Kashima Antlers. Juan Alano is replaced by Shintaro Nago.
- 51' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 52' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Tomoya Inukai.
- 57' Poor challenge from Ayase Ueda. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 62' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Antonio Carlos will be considering his options from the bench.
- 64' Kashima Antlers manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Yasushi Endo is hanging Leo Silva on the field on 64 minute.
- 69' Tatsuki Nara has been relatively quiet despite scoring 5 goals in his last 439 appearances.
- 74' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Kashima Antlers side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 75' What a moment for Everaldo! That strike on 75 puts his side firmly in control.
- 78' Hokuto Shimoda has so much to prove this time. He replaces Yasuto Wakizaka on 78 minute.
- 81' Sho Ito is replacing Ayase Ueda for the Kashima Antlers side.
- 86' Kawasaki Frontale have won 556 goals from 439 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 88' Another change for Kawasaki Frontale made on 88 minute. Leandro Damiao leaves to be changed by Kazuya Yamamura.
- 90' Controversy at the stadium! Jesiel argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- The final score is 1-1.
Lineups
Kashima Antlers Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
- 20
-
7
Juan Alano ↓ Shintaro Nago 46'
- 31
- 39
- 16
- 8
-
4
Leo Silva ↓ Yasushi Endo 64'
-
37
Kei Koizumi ↓ Rikuto Hirose 64'
- 9
-
36
Ayase Ueda ↓ Sho Ito 81'
Bench
-
15
Sho Ito ↑ 81'
- 1
-
25
Yasushi Endo ↑ 64'
- 6
-
30
Shintaro Nago ↑ 46'
-
22
Rikuto Hirose ↑ 64'
- 27
Coach
Antonio Carlos
Kawasaki Frontale Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
- 1
- 2
- 5
-
14
Kengo Nakamura ↓ Ryota Ohshima 64'
-
41
Akihiro Ienaga ↓ Manabu Saito 88'
- 8
- 25
- 9
- 13
-
18
Kaoru Mitoma ↓ Tatsuya Hasegawa 78'
Bench
- 7
-
10
Ryota Ohshima ↑ 64'
-
16
Tatsuya Hasegawa ↑ 78'
-
22
Hokuto Shimoda ↑ 78'
-
19
Manabu Saito ↑ 88'
- 27
-
34
Kazuya Yamamura ↑ 88'
Coach
Toru Oniki
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Leandro Damiao | 4 |
| Yasuto Wakizaka | 3 |
| Akihiro Ienaga | 2 |
| Kengo Nakamura | 2 |
| Kei Chinen | 2 |
| Leo Ceara | 2 |
| Yuma Suzuki | 2 |
| Marcinho | 2 |
Head to Head
Kashima Antlers Form
2020-11-14
Kashima Antlers
1–1
Kawasaki Frontale
D
2020-11-03
Yokohama F·Marinos
2–3
Kashima Antlers
W
2020-10-31
Kashima Antlers
0–2
Nagoya Grampus
L
2020-10-24
Kashima Antlers
1–0
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
W
2020-10-21
Vissel Kobe
1–3
Kashima Antlers
W
2020-10-18
Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo
1–0
Kashima Antlers
L
Kawasaki Frontale Form
2020-11-14
Kashima Antlers
1–1
Kawasaki Frontale
D
2020-11-03
Kawasaki Frontale
0–2
Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo
L
2020-10-31
Kawasaki Frontale
2–1
FC Tōkyō
W
2020-10-18
Kawasaki Frontale
3–0
Nagoya Grampus
W
2020-10-14
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
0–2
Kawasaki Frontale
W
2020-10-10
Kawasaki Frontale
1–0
Vegalta Sendai
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.64
Kashima Antlers xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.14
Kawasaki Frontale xG
I would bet for:
Kashima Antlers or Draw 73% + Both teams to score 55%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.78
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 77% |
|
23% |
| ± 2.5 | 52% |
|
48% |
| ± 3.5 | 30% |
|
70% |
| ± 4.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
Double Chance
Kashima Antlers or Draw
73%
Draw or Kawasaki Frontale
55%
Kashima Antlers or Kawasaki Frontale
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Kawasaki Frontale win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
9.3%
2 – 1
9.1%
2 – 0
8.2%
0 – 0
8.1%
1 – 2
6.4%
0 – 1
6.1%
2 – 2
5.2%
3 – 1
5%
3 – 0
4.4%
0 – 2
4%
3 – 2
3%
Asian Handicap — Kashima Antlers
| Handicap | Kashima Antlers covers | Push | Kawasaki Frontale covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -2 | 11% | 15% | 74% |
| -1.5 | 26% | — | 74% |
| -1 | 26% | 22% | 52% |
| -0.5 | 48% | — | 52% |
| +0.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +1 | 75% | 15% | 10% |
| +1.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
| +2 | 90% | 7% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Kashima Antlers keeps clean sheet
33%
✓
Kawasaki Frontale keeps clean sheet
20%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

