Kashima Antlers vs Sagan Tosu FC, J. League 2021 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Kashima Antlers vs Sagan Tosu FC — J. League at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
- Kashima Antlers 18 games · 45 pts (2026/27)
- Sagan Tosu FC 0 games · 0 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 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Nov | Sagan Tosu FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 20 Nov | Ōita FC Trinita | H | 0–0 | D |
| 07 Nov | Urawa Red Diamonds | H | 1–0 | W |
| 03 Nov | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | A | 4–1 | W |
| 23 Oct | FC Tōkyō | A | 2–1 | W |
| 02 Oct | Yokohama FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 Nov | Kashima Antlers | A | 0–1 | L |
| 20 Nov | Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo | H | 1–0 | W |
| 07 Nov | Kawasaki Frontale | H | 3–1 | W |
| 03 Nov | Yokohama FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 23 Oct | Gamba Osaka | A | 0–1 | L |
| 16 Oct | Shonan Bellmare | H | 1–1 | D |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
H2H (16 games)
44%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
14%
Clean Sheets
Kashima Antlers this season
Kashima Antlers this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Kashima Antlers
0-15
–/1
16-30
1/2
31-45
3/2
46-60
3/5
61-75
3/–
76+
3/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Kashima Antlers
| Leo Ceara | 11 G | |
| Aleksandar Cavric | 4 G | 1 A |
| Takuya Uchida | 2 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Kashima Antlers to score. At the same time, Sagan Tosu FC does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' 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.
- 10' Sagan Tosu FC have won 293 goals from 279 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 14' A stunning finish from Ayase Ueda — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 19' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 24' The energy levels are beginning to show. Myung-Hwi Kim might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 29' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 34' international Juan has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 39' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Kashima Antlers side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 44' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 49' Sagan Tosu FC fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 54' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 59' Koki Machida, a Japan , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 60' The Kashima Antlers manager makes a substitution. Juan departs to be replaced by Shoma Doi.
- 65' The referee has no hesitation. Ayase Ueda is booked for Kashima Antlers — Yellow card on 65.
- 69' Another change for Sagan Tosu FC made on 69 minute. Noriyoshi Sakai leaves to be changed by Keita Yamashita.
- 70' The crowd applauds Tomoya Koyamatsu as he leaves the pitch. Ryunosuke Sagara steps in for Sagan Tosu FC.
- 72' Poor challenge from Leo Silva. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 77' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 80' The Kashima Antlers manager makes a substitution. Ryotaro Araki departs to be replaced by Yasushi Endo.
- 81' Another substitution for Kashima Antlers to replace Ayase Ueda by Everaldo on 81 minute.
- 86' Another substitution for Sagan Tosu FC to replace Shinya Nakano by Masaya Tashiro on 86 minute.
- 89' Time for substitution for Kashima Antlers. Ryuji Izumi is replaced by Tomoya Inukai.
- That’s it! Another goalless match for Kashima Antlers and Sagan Tosu FC (для сухой ничьи).
Lineups
Kashima Antlers Lineups
Starting XI
- 21
- 28
- 2
- 4
-
11
Ryuji Izumi ↓ Tomoya Inukai 89'
- 33
-
18
Ayase Ueda ↓ Everaldo 81'
-
13
Ryotaro Araki ↓ Yasushi Endo 80'
- 32
- 1
- 7
Bench
-
14
Katsuya Nagato ↑ 81'
- 31
-
39
Tomoya Inukai ↑ 89'
-
25
Yasushi Endo ↑ 80'
-
8
Shoma Doi ↑ 60'
- 6
-
9
Everaldo ↑ 81'
Coach
Naoki Soma
Sagan Tosu FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
- 3
- 37
- 10
- 29
- 40
- 4
- 22
-
44
Keiya Sento ↓ Yong-Gi Ryang 86'
-
47
Shinya Nakano ↓ Masaya Tashiro 86'
- 15
Bench
- 14
- 1
-
27
Ryunosuke Sagara ↑ 70'
-
9
Keita Yamashita ↑ 69'
-
30
Masaya Tashiro ↑ 86'
- 43
-
50
Yong-Gi Ryang ↑ 86'
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
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.2
Kashima Antlers xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.7
Sagan Tosu FC xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 70% + Under — clean sheet likely 64%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Kashima Antlers win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.9
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 83% |
|
17% |
| ± 1.5 | 57% |
|
43% |
| ± 2.5 | 30% |
|
70% |
| ± 3.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
| ± 4.5 | 5% |
|
95% |
Double Chance
Kashima Antlers or Draw
81%
Draw or Sagan Tosu FC
49%
Kashima Antlers or Sagan Tosu FC
70%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Kashima Antlers win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
17.5%
1 – 0
Actual
1 – 1
13.4%
2 – 0
10.3%
0 – 1
9.1%
2 – 1
7.4%
1 – 2
4.2%
3 – 0
4%
0 – 2
3.4%
3 – 1
3%
2 – 2
2.7%
4 – 0
1.2%
Asian Handicap — Kashima Antlers
| Handicap | Kashima Antlers covers | Push | Sagan Tosu FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 14% | 79% |
| -1.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| -1 | 21% | 25% | 54% |
| -0.5 | 46% | — | 54% |
| +0.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
| +1 | 80% | 14% | 6% |
| +1.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
| +2 | 94% | 5% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Kashima Antlers keeps clean sheet
50%
✓
Sagan Tosu FC keeps clean sheet
31%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

