Kashima Antlers vs Sagan Tosu FC, J. League 2019 REGULAR SEASON
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Kashima Antlers vs Sagan Tosu FC — J. League .
- Kashima Antlers 18 games · 45 pts (2026/27)
- Sagan Tosu FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Shinji Ochi
- Referee Masaaki Toma
- Referee Mikiya Nishimura
- Referee
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Jul | Sagan Tosu FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 13 Jul | Vegalta Sendai | A | 4–0 | W |
| 06 Jul | Júbilo Iwata | H | 2–0 | W |
| 30 Jun | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | H | 2–2 | D |
| 14 Jun | Cerezo Osaka FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 01 Jun | Gamba Osaka | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Jul | Kashima Antlers | A | 1–2 | L |
| 13 Jul | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | H | 0–2 | L |
| 07 Jul | Kawasaki Frontale | A | 0–0 | D |
| 30 Jun | Shimizu S-Pulse | H | 4–2 | W |
| 22 Jun | Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo | A | 1–3 | L |
| 15 Jun | Urawa Red Diamonds | A | 1–2 | L |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
H2H (16 games)
44%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
23%
Clean Sheets
Kashima Antlers this season
Kashima Antlers this season
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
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 |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The ball is rolling at . kashima antlers are looking to make home advantage count against sagan tosu fc.
- 5' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering kashima antlers that had 460 games and scored 493 goals.
- 10' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 15' Japan international Hiromu Mitsumaru has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 20' Brilliant from the ! Leandro makes it 0-1 with a superb finish on 20.
- 20' Sagan Tosu FC receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 20.
- 23' Against the run of play, Mu Kanazaki has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 28' The energy levels are beginning to show. Myung-Hwi Kim might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 33' kashima antlers are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined sagan tosu fc backline.
- 35' The Japan Ryohei Shirasaki breaks the deadlock on 35 minutes. 0-3!
- 40' Akito Fukuta is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for sagan tosu fc tonight.
- 42' That looks like a foul for a Yellow card for Tomoya Inukai.
- 47' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 52' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 55' Leandro catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 55.
- 59' Kashima Antlers receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 59.
- 60' The crowd applauds Akito Fukuta as he leaves the pitch. Ahn Yongwoo steps in for Sagan Tosu FC.
- 65' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 70' It looks surprising sagan tosu fc does not make any changes. Yohei Toyoda has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 75' It is a cagey affair so far. kashima antlers in their trying to find a way past sagan tosu fc's compact .
- 80' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 81' Controversy at the stadium! Mu Kanazaki argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 82' The whistle greets Isaac Cuenca as he departs to be replaced by Yoshiki Takahashi.
- 83' The supporters are chanting for Yasushi Endo. He replaces Leandro on 83 minute.
- 84' Fernando Torres has so much to prove this time. He replaces Yohei Toyoda on 84 minute.
- 87' The Kashima Antlers bench stirs into life. Shintaro Nago is withdrawn and Bueno gets his opportunity.
- 90' The supporters are chanting for Takeshi Kanamori. He replaces Sho Ito on 90 minute.
- 90' That is a Red card for Sagan Tosu FC. Yuji Takahashi will be fuming at that decision.
- Another three points for kashima antlers.
Lineups
Kashima Antlers Lineups
Starting XI
- 20
-
15
Sho Ito ↓ Takeshi Kanamori 90'
- 18
- 21
- 28
- 39
- 6
-
30
Shintaro Nago ↓ Bueno 87'
- 41
- 26
-
11
Leandro ↓ Yasushi Endo 83'
Bench
- 29
- 24
-
25
Yasushi Endo ↑ 83'
- 19
-
14
Takeshi Kanamori ↑ 90'
- 23
- 17
-
27
Bueno ↑ 87'
Coach
Go Oiwa
Sagan Tosu FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 18
- 2
- 3
-
6
Akito Fukuta C ↓ Ahn Yongwoo 60'
- 4
- 41
- 44
-
11
Yohei Toyoda ↓ Fernando Torres 84'
- 15
- 22
- 7
Bench
- 1
-
9
Fernando Torres ↑ 84'
- 13
- 24
-
14
Yoshiki Takahashi ↑ 82'
- 36
-
25
Ahn Yongwoo ↑ 60'
Coach
Myung-Hwi Kim
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Taisei Miyashiro | 2 |
| Marcelo Ryan | 2 |
| Ryohei Shirasaki | 2 |
| Masaya Tashiro | 2 |
| Kimito Nono | 2 |
| Yuta Higuchi | 2 |
| Keita Yamashita | 2 |
| Yuma Suzuki | 2 |
Head to Head
Kashima Antlers Form
Sagan Tosu FC Form
2019-07-20
Kashima Antlers
2–1
Sagan Tosu FC
L
2019-07-13
Sagan Tosu FC
0–2
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
L
2019-07-07
Kawasaki Frontale
0–0
Sagan Tosu FC
D
2019-06-30
Sagan Tosu FC
4–2
Shimizu S-Pulse
W
2019-06-22
Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo
3–1
Sagan Tosu FC
L
2019-06-15
Urawa Red Diamonds
2–1
Sagan Tosu FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.43
Kashima Antlers xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.85
Sagan Tosu FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 60% + Under — clean sheet likely 56%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Kashima Antlers win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.28
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 88% |
|
12% |
| ± 1.5 | 67% |
|
33% |
| ± 2.5 | 40% |
|
60% |
| ± 3.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
| ± 4.5 | 9% |
|
91% |
Double Chance
Kashima Antlers or Draw
80%
Draw or Sagan Tosu FC
47%
Kashima Antlers or Sagan Tosu FC
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Kashima Antlers win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
13.5%
1 – 1
13.3%
0 – 0
12.4%
2 – 0
10.1%
2 – 1
Actual
0 – 1
7.5%
1 – 2
5.1%
3 – 0
4.8%
3 – 1
4.2%
2 – 2
3.8%
0 – 2
3.5%
3 – 2
1.9%
Asian Handicap — Kashima Antlers
| Handicap | Kashima Antlers covers | Push | Sagan Tosu FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -2 | 10% | 15% | 75% |
| -1.5 | 25% | — | 75% |
| -1 | 25% | 24% | 51% |
| -0.5 | 49% | — | 51% |
| +0.5 | 79% | — | 21% |
| +1 | 79% | 14% | 7% |
| +1.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
| +2 | 93% | 5% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Kashima Antlers keeps clean sheet
43%
✓
Sagan Tosu FC keeps clean sheet
25%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

