Kashima Antlers vs Kyoto Sanga FC, J. League 2022 REGULAR SEASON
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Kashima Antlers vs Kyoto Sanga FC — J. League .
- Kashima Antlers 18 games · 45 pts (2026/27)
- Kyoto Sanga FC 18 games · 23 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 | 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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Jun | Kyoto Sanga FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 29 May | FC Tokyo | A | 1–3 | L |
| 25 May | Sagan Tosu FC | H | 4–4 | D |
| 21 May | Urawa Red Diamonds | A | 1–1 | D |
| 14 May | Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo | H | 4–1 | W |
| 07 May | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | A | 0–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Jun | Kashima Antlers | A | 0–1 | L |
| 29 May | Kawasaki Frontale | H | 1–0 | W |
| 25 May | Yokohama F.Marinos | A | 0–2 | L |
| 21 May | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | A | 1–3 | L |
| 14 May | Shimizu S-Pulse | H | 0–0 | D |
| 07 May | Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo | A | 0–1 | L |
Season Stats
| Kashima Antlers | Kyoto Sanga FC | |
|---|---|---|
| #11 | Position | #8 |
| 45 | Points | 23 |
| 18 | Played | 18 |
| 15 / 0 / 3 | W / D / L | 8 / 0 / 10 |
| 40 | Scored | 32 |
| 20 | Conceded | 39 |
| +20 | GD | -7 |
| 2.50 | PPG | 1.28 |
| 83% | Win % | 44% |
Key Stats
38%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
13%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Kashima Antlers this season
Kashima Antlers this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Kyoto Sanga FC this season
Kyoto Sanga FC this season
Kashima Antlers are 11th (45 pts). Kyoto Sanga FC are 8th (23 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Kashima Antlers
0-15
–/–
16-30
1/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/1
61-75
–/–
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Kyoto Sanga FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/1
46-60
2/–
61-75
–/1
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' We are underway at . The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' The home supporters are growing impatient. Kashima Antlers must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 10' Kyoto Sanga FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 15' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Kashima Antlers and Kyoto Sanga FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 20' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 25' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 25 minutes.
- 30' The referee has no hesitation. Koki Anzai is booked for Kashima Antlers — Yellow card on 30.
- 35' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 40' 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.
- 45' Kyoto Sanga FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 50' Arthur Caike puts Kashima Antlers on the lead.
- 53' Kyoto Sanga FC make a change. Kazuma Nagai trudges off to be replaced by Shohei Takeda on 53 minutes.
- 58' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 60' Kyoto Sanga FC ring the changes. Shohei Takeda has done his job and it is now time for Shimpei Fukuoka to step up.
- 64' Kosuke Shirai is ready to make an impact after coming on for Yuta Toyokawa at the 64 minute mark.
- 69' The energy levels are beginning to show. René Weiler might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 72' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Shimpei Fukuoka on 72 minutes.
- 75' Hayato Nakama makes way for Everaldo at the 75 minute mark. A tactical switch from Kashima Antlers.
- 76' It is a substitution in Kyoto Sanga FC team. Daigo Araki is replaced by Origbaajo Ismaila on 76 minute.
- 79' Min-Tae Kim is ready to make an impact after coming on for Yuta Higuchi at the 79 minute mark.
- 84' Kashima Antlers are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 89' It is a cagey affair so far. Kashima Antlers in their trying to find a way past Kyoto Sanga FC's compact .
- 90' Another change for Kashima Antlers made on 90 minute. Ryuji Izumi leaves to be changed by Rikuto Hirose.
- Full Time. Kashima Antlers beats Kyoto Sanga FC
Lineups
Kashima Antlers Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
-
21
Diego Pituca ↓ Yu Funabashi 90'
- 2
-
11
Ryuji Izumi ↓ Rikuto Hirose 90'
-
17
Arthur Caike ↓ Itsuki Someno 90'
- 5
-
14
Yuta Higuchi ↓ Min-Tae Kim 79'
- 18
-
33
Hayato Nakama ↓ Everaldo 75'
- 32
- 1
Bench
- 31
- 8
-
9
Everaldo ↑ 75'
-
22
Rikuto Hirose ↑ 90'
-
19
Itsuki Someno ↑ 90'
-
34
Yu Funabashi ↑ 90'
-
20
Min-Tae Kim ↑ 79'
Coach
René Weiler
Kyoto Sanga FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 2
- 17
-
8
Daigo Araki ↓ Origbaajo Ismaila 75'
- 19
-
23
Yuta Toyokawa ↓ Kosuke Shirai 64'
- 21
- 3
- 24
- 9
-
15
Kazuma Nagai ↓ Shohei Takeda 53'
- 31
Bench
- 32
-
14
Kosuke Shirai ↑ 64'
- 13
- 4
-
16
Shohei Takeda ↑ 53'
- 10
-
39
Origbaajo Ismaila ↑ 75'
Coach
Kwi-Jea Cho
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Papagaio | 3 |
| Leo Ceara | 2 |
| Diego Pituca | 2 |
| Shu Morooka | 1 |
| Masaya Okugawa | 1 |
| Yuma Suzuki | 1 |
| Marco Tulio | 1 |
| Arthur Caike | 1 |
Head to Head
Kashima Antlers Form
2022-06-18
Kashima Antlers
1–0
Kyoto Sanga FC
W
2022-05-29
FC Tokyo
3–1
Kashima Antlers
L
2022-05-25
Kashima Antlers
4–4
Sagan Tosu FC
D
2022-05-21
Urawa Red Diamonds
1–1
Kashima Antlers
D
2022-05-14
Kashima Antlers
4–1
Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo
W
2022-05-07
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
3–0
Kashima Antlers
L
Kyoto Sanga FC Form
2022-06-18
Kashima Antlers
1–0
Kyoto Sanga FC
L
2022-05-29
Kyoto Sanga FC
1–0
Kawasaki Frontale
W
2022-05-25
Yokohama F.Marinos
2–0
Kyoto Sanga FC
L
2022-05-21
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
3–1
Kyoto Sanga FC
L
2022-05-14
Kyoto Sanga FC
0–0
Shimizu S-Pulse
D
2022-05-07
Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo
1–0
Kyoto Sanga FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
2.18
Kashima Antlers xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.72
Kyoto Sanga FC xG
I would bet for:
Kashima Antlers to win 66%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Kashima Antlers win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.9
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 78% |
|
22% |
| ± 2.5 | 54% |
|
46% |
| ± 3.5 | 33% |
|
67% |
| ± 4.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
Double Chance
Kashima Antlers or Draw
87%
Draw or Kyoto Sanga FC
34%
Kashima Antlers or Kyoto Sanga FC
79%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
2 – 0
12.9%
1 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
9.3%
3 – 0
9.1%
2 – 1
9.1%
0 – 0
7.2%
3 – 1
6.6%
4 – 0
5%
4 – 1
3.7%
0 – 1
3.3%
2 – 2
3.3%
1 – 2
3%
Asian Handicap — Kashima Antlers
| Handicap | Kashima Antlers covers | Push | Kyoto Sanga FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 25% | — | 75% |
| -2 | 25% | 21% | 54% |
| -1.5 | 46% | — | 54% |
| -1 | 46% | 24% | 30% |
| -0.5 | 70% | — | 30% |
| +0.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
| +1 | 90% | 7% | 3% |
| +1.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
| +2 | 97% | 2% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Kashima Antlers keeps clean sheet
49%
✗
Kyoto Sanga FC keeps clean sheet
12%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

