Kashima Antlers vs Kawasaki Frontale, J. League 2021 REGULAR SEASON
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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)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Sep | Kawasaki Frontale | H | 1–2 | L |
| 18 Sep | Gamba Osaka | H | 3–1 | W |
| 11 Sep | Avispa Fukuoka | H | 0–3 | L |
| 28 Aug | Yokohama F·Marinos | A | 2–0 | W |
| 25 Aug | Shimizu S-Pulse | A | 4–0 | W |
| 21 Aug | Vissel Kobe | A | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Sep | Kashima Antlers | A | 2–1 | W |
| 18 Sep | Tokushima Vortis | A | 3–1 | W |
| 28 Aug | Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo | A | 2–0 | W |
| 25 Aug | Avispa Fukuoka | A | 0–1 | L |
| 21 Aug | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | A | 1–1 | D |
| 14 Aug | Kashiwa Reysol | A | 0–0 | D |
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' The ball is rolling at Kashima Soccer Stadium. Kashima Antlers are looking to make home advantage count against Kawasaki Frontale.
- 5' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Kashima Antlers that had 447 games and scored 468 goals.
- 10' Kashima Antlers are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Kawasaki Frontale backline.
- 15' Over 15 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 20' Japan international Yasuto Wakizaka has been a key figure this campaign — 2 goals and 2 assists in the Array this season.
- 25' It is a cagey affair so far. Kashima Antlers in their trying to find a way past Kawasaki Frontale's compact .
- 30' Kawasaki Frontale started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 30.
- 35' Kawasaki Frontale are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 40' Joao Schmidt has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 45' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 50' 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.
- 55' It’s high time Toru Oniki made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 60' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Kashima Antlers side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 61' Goal! Juan scores his 6 goal in 447 matches.
- 62' What a strike from Juan! The score is 2-0.
- 65' Kashima Antlers make a change. Ryuji Izumi trudges off to be replaced by Shoma Doi on 65 minutes.
- 67' Another change for Kawasaki Frontale made on 67 minute. Joao Schmidt leaves to be changed by Yasuto Wakizaka.
- 72' Akihiro Ienaga is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Kashima Antlers tonight.
- 77' A quiet spell here at Kashima Soccer Stadium. Kawasaki Frontale seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 78' Kei Chinen gets the nod from Kawasaki Frontale. He replaces Leandro Damiao and will look to change the dynamic.
- 82' Kawasaki Frontale ring the changes. Kento Tachibanada has done his job and it is now time for Kazuya Yamamura to step up.
- 83' Goal! Kazuya Yamamura scores his 7 goal in 369 matches.
- 83' The crowd applauds Koki Anzai as he leaves the pitch. Katsuya Nagato steps in for Kashima Antlers.
- 86' It is a substitution in Kashima Antlers team. Ayase Ueda is replaced by Everaldo on 86 minute.
- 90' The referee has no hesitation. Arthur Caike is booked for Kashima Antlers — Yellow card on 90.
- Another three points for Kawasaki Frontale.
Lineups
Kashima Antlers Lineups
Starting XI
- 20
- 21
- 31
- 28
-
2
Koki Anzai ↓ Katsuya Nagato 83'
-
11
Ryuji Izumi ↓ Shoma Doi 65'
- 33
- 22
-
18
Ayase Ueda ↓ Everaldo 86'
- 13
-
7
Juan ↓ Arthur Caike 86'
Bench
-
14
Katsuya Nagato ↑ 83'
-
8
Shoma Doi ↑ 65'
- 4
-
17
Arthur Caike ↑ 86'
-
9
Everaldo ↑ 86'
- 27
- 29
Coach
Naoki Soma
Kawasaki Frontale Lineups
Starting XI
- 4
-
6
Joao Schmidt ↓ Yasuto Wakizaka 67'
- 1
- 2
- 5
- 41
-
9
Leandro Damiao ↓ Kei Chinen 78'
- 13
-
23
Marcinho ↓ Ten Miyagi 67'
- 47
- 22
Bench
-
11
Yu Kobayashi ↑ 67'
-
8
Yasuto Wakizaka ↑ 67'
-
20
Kei Chinen ↑ 78'
- 27
-
28
Kazuya Yamamura ↑ 82'
- 3
-
24
Ten Miyagi ↑ 67'
Coach
Toru Oniki
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Leandro Damiao | 4 |
| Yasuto Wakizaka | 3 |
| Leo Ceara | 2 |
| Yuma Suzuki | 2 |
| Marcinho | 2 |
| Juan | 2 |
| Kento Misao | 2 |
| Tatsuya Hasegawa | 2 |
Head to Head
Kashima Antlers Form
Kawasaki Frontale Form
2021-09-22
Kashima Antlers
1–2
Kawasaki Frontale
W
2021-09-18
Tokushima Vortis
1–3
Kawasaki Frontale
W
2021-08-28
Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo
0–2
Kawasaki Frontale
W
2021-08-25
Avispa Fukuoka
1–0
Kawasaki Frontale
L
2021-08-21
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
1–1
Kawasaki Frontale
D
2021-08-14
Kashiwa Reysol
0–0
Kawasaki Frontale
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.8
Kashima Antlers xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.44
Kawasaki Frontale xG
I would bet for:
Kashima Antlers or Kawasaki Frontale 75% + Both teams to score 64%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Kawasaki Frontale win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.24
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 95% |
|
5% |
| ± 1.5 | 83% |
|
17% |
| ± 2.5 | 62% |
|
38% |
| ± 3.5 | 40% |
|
60% |
| ± 4.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
Double Chance
Kashima Antlers or Draw
66%
Draw or Kawasaki Frontale
60%
Kashima Antlers or Kawasaki Frontale
75%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11%
2 – 1
8.8%
1 – 2
Actual
1 – 0
6.4%
2 – 0
6.3%
2 – 2
6.3%
0 – 0
5.5%
3 – 1
5.3%
0 – 1
4.9%
0 – 2
4.1%
3 – 2
3.8%
3 – 0
3.7%
Asian Handicap — Kashima Antlers
| Handicap | Kashima Antlers covers | Push | Kawasaki Frontale covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -2 | 11% | 14% | 75% |
| -1.5 | 25% | — | 75% |
| -1 | 25% | 20% | 55% |
| -0.5 | 45% | — | 55% |
| +0.5 | 70% | — | 30% |
| +1 | 70% | 16% | 14% |
| +1.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +2 | 86% | 9% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Kashima Antlers keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Kawasaki Frontale keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.