Kashima Antlers vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima, J. League 2019 REGULAR SEASON
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Kashima Antlers vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima — J. League .
- Kashima Antlers 18 games · 45 pts (2026/26)
- Sanfrecce Hiroshima 18 games · 30 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Hideaki Nishio
- Referee Minoru Tojo
- Referee Hiroyuki Igarashi
- Referee Kazuyoshi Enomoto
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 26 May | Sagan Tosu FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 18 May | Matsumoto Yamaga FC | H | 5–0 | W |
| 12 May | Vissel Kobe | A | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jun | Kashima Antlers | A | 2–2 | D |
| 14 Jun | Shonan Bellmare | H | 2–0 | W |
| 01 Jun | Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo | A | 0–1 | L |
| 26 May | Urawa Red Diamonds | A | 4–0 | W |
| 17 May | Sagan Tosu FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 12 May | Vegalta Sendai | A | 1–2 | L |
Season Stats
| Kashima Antlers | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | |
|---|---|---|
| #11 | Position | #4 |
| 45 | Points | 30 |
| 18 | Played | 18 |
| 15 / 0 / 3 | W / D / L | 10 / 0 / 8 |
| 40 | Scored | 41 |
| 20 | Conceded | 33 |
| +20 | GD | +8 |
| 2.50 | PPG | 1.67 |
| 83% | Win % | 56% |
Key Stats
61%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (18 games)
H2H (18 games)
56%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
61%
Clean Sheets
Kashima Antlers this season
Kashima Antlers this season
22%
Clean Sheets
Sanfrecce Hiroshima this season
Sanfrecce Hiroshima this season
Kashima Antlers are 11th (45 pts). Sanfrecce Hiroshima are 4th (30 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
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
0-15
3/1
16-30
1/2
31-45
3/1
46-60
5/–
61-75
3/4
76+
1/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' KICK OFF: Kashima Antlers gets underway.
- 1' Hayato Araki has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 1 minutes.
- 2' Hayato Araki is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 7' 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.
- 12' Sanfrecce Hiroshima fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 17' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 22' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 27' Against the run of play, Yoshifumi Kashiwa has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 32' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 37' The energy levels are beginning to show. Hiroshi Jofuku might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 42' Both keepers have barely been tested. Kashima Antlers and Sanfrecce Hiroshima are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 44' Controversy at the stadium! Kento Misao argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 49' has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 0 meetings.
- 54' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 56' The Kashima Antlers bench stirs into life. Kazuma Yamaguchi is withdrawn and Yasushi Endo gets his opportunity.
- 61' Korea Republic international Kwoun Suntae has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 62' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Sho Sasaki on 62 minutes.
- 67' Supporters expect more eagerness from Tsukasa Morishima, as he is very good at scoring at with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 72' Kashima Antlers currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 73' The crowd applauds Kyohei Yoshino as he leaves the pitch. Sho Inagaki steps in for Sanfrecce Hiroshima.
- 74' What a moment for Yuta Koike! That strike on 74 puts his side firmly in control.
- 76' The referee shows Sanfrecce Hiroshima player a Yellow card on 76.
- 76' Another substitution for Sanfrecce Hiroshima to replace Hayao Kawabe by Patric on 76 minute.
- 77' Fresh legs for Kashima Antlers! Bueno comes on to replace Yuta Koike.
- 82' It looks surprising Sanfrecce Hiroshima does not make any changes. Patric has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 83' A moment of madness from Patric on 83 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Sanfrecce Hiroshima will be frustrated.
- 84' Gakuto Notsuda has so much to prove this time. He replaces Tsukasa Morishima on 84 minute.
- 85' Serginho gets the nod from Kashima Antlers. He replaces Shoma Doi and will look to change the dynamic.
- 90' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- will have plenty to reflect on. were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Kashima Antlers Lineups
Starting XI
- 20
- 15
- 1
- 28
- 39
- 8
- 6
- 4
-
19
Kazuma Yamaguchi ↓ Yasushi Endo 56'
-
26
Yuta Koike ↓ Bueno 77'
- 11
Bench
-
18
Serginho ↑ 85'
- 21
-
25
Yasushi Endo ↑ 56'
- 14
- 30
- 23
-
27
Bueno ↑ 77'
Coach
Go Oiwa
Sanfrecce Hiroshima Lineups
Starting XI
- 44
- 19
- 1
- 2
-
5
Kyohei Yoshino ↓ Sho Inagaki 73'
- 30
- 18
- 14
-
40
Hayao Kawabe ↓ Patric 76'
- 20
- 23
Bench
-
7
Gakuto Notsuda ↑ 84'
- 34
-
15
Sho Inagaki ↑ 73'
- 24
-
10
Patric ↑ 76'
- 13
- 22
Coach
Hiroshi Jofuku
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Yoshifumi Kashiwa | 4 |
| Douglas Vieira | 3 |
| Ryotaro Araki | 3 |
| Ezequiel | 3 |
| Arthur Caike | 2 |
| Hayato Araki | 2 |
| Takumu Kawamura | 2 |
| Kei Chinen | 2 |
Head to Head
Kashima Antlers Form
Sanfrecce Hiroshima Form
2019-06-30
Kashima Antlers
2–2
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
D
2019-06-14
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
2–0
Shonan Bellmare
W
2019-06-01
Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo
1–0
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
L
2019-05-26
Urawa Red Diamonds
0–4
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
W
2019-05-17
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
0–1
Sagan Tosu FC
L
2019-05-12
Vegalta Sendai
2–1
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
2.23
Kashima Antlers xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.33
Sanfrecce Hiroshima xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 68% + Both teams to score 65%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.56
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 96% |
|
4% |
| ± 1.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 2.5 | 68% |
|
32% |
| ± 3.5 | 47% |
|
53% |
| ± 4.5 | 29% |
|
71% |
Double Chance
Kashima Antlers or Draw
77%
Draw or Sanfrecce Hiroshima
46%
Kashima Antlers or Sanfrecce Hiroshima
77%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
9.2%
2 – 1
9.1%
2 – 0
7.1%
3 – 1
6.7%
2 – 2
Actual
1 – 0
5.8%
1 – 2
5.5%
3 – 0
5.1%
3 – 2
4.5%
0 – 0
4.2%
4 – 1
3.8%
0 – 1
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Kashima Antlers
| Handicap | Kashima Antlers covers | Push | Sanfrecce Hiroshima covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -2 | 19% | 17% | 64% |
| -1.5 | 36% | — | 64% |
| -1 | 36% | 21% | 43% |
| -0.5 | 57% | — | 43% |
| +0.5 | 78% | — | 22% |
| +1 | 78% | 12% | 9% |
| +1.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +2 | 91% | 6% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Kashima Antlers keeps clean sheet
27%
✓
Sanfrecce Hiroshima keeps clean sheet
12%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

