Thursday , 2 July 2026

Kashima Antlers vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima, J. League 2024 REGULAR SEASON

J. League · 2024
Kashima Antlers
2 – 2
Full Time
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Sat 14 Sep 2024 · 09:00 UTC Kashima Soccer Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 37' Shuto Nakano
Kei Chinen 84' Y
Naomichi Ueda 85' Y
Tomoya Fujii 88' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Kashima Antlers vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima — J. League at Kashima Soccer Stadium.

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

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Kashima Antlers 18 games · Avg 3.0 goals Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Last 5 meetings
2024-09-14 Kashima Antlers 2–2 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 2024-05-15 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 1–3 Kashima Antlers 2023-07-08 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 1–1 Kashima Antlers 2023-04-01 Kashima Antlers 1–2 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 2022-08-06 Kashima Antlers 0–2 Sanfrecce Hiroshima

Recent Form

Kashima Antlers
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
14 Sep Sanfrecce Hiroshima H 2–2 D
25 Aug Tokyo Verdy A 1–2 L
17 Aug Urawa Red Diamonds H 0–0 D
11 Aug Jubilo Iwata A 1–2 L
07 Aug Sagan Tosu FC H 3–0 W
20 Jul FC Tōkyō H 2–1 W
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
14 Sep Kashima Antlers A 2–2 D
31 Aug FC Tōkyō H 3–2 W
25 Aug Kashiwa Reysol H 2–0 W
17 Aug Nagoya Grampus A 2–1 W
11 Aug Cerezo Osaka FC H 2–0 W
07 Aug Tokyo Verdy A 1–0 W

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)
56% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
61% Clean Sheets
Kashima Antlers this season
22% Clean Sheets
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' Kashima Antlers have kicked off against Sanfrecce Hiroshima. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
  • 5' 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.
  • 10' With 0 assists to his name this season, Tomoki Hayakawa is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Kashima Antlers.
  • 15' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Kashima Antlers and Sanfrecce Hiroshima are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 17' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Kei Chinen makes it 1-0.
  • 19' Against the run of play, Goncalo Paciencia has scored! This game has turned on its head.
  • 24' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
  • 29' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 34' Over 34 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 36' Sensational shot from Taishi Matsumoto. Sanfrecce Hiroshima is back in the lead.
  • 37' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Shuto Nakano.
  • 42' It is a cagey affair so far. Kashima Antlers in their trying to find a way past Sanfrecce Hiroshima's compact .
  • 47' Japan international Shunki Higashi has been a key figure this campaign — 2 goals and 6 assists in the Array this season.
  • 52' Kashima Antlers started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 52.
  • 57' Douglas Vieira is replacing Goncalo Paciencia for the Sanfrecce Hiroshima side.
  • 59' A tactical swap from Kashima Antlers — Yuta Higuchi on, Gaku Shibasaki off on 59 minutes.
  • 64' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Hayao Kawabe made 335 appearances and scored 21 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 69' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Kashima Antlers and Sanfrecce Hiroshima are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 74' Koki Anzai makes way for Tomoya Fujii at the 74 minute mark. A tactical switch from Kashima Antlers.
  • 79' Kashima Antlers are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Sanfrecce Hiroshima backline.
  • 80' It is a substitution in Sanfrecce Hiroshima team. Hayao Kawabe is replaced by Tolgay Arslan on 80 minute.
  • 82' What a moment for Homare Tokuda! That strike on 82 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 84' Kei Chinen catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 84.
  • 85' Poor challenge from Naomichi Ueda. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
  • 88' That is a card for Kashima Antlers. Tomoya Fujii will be fuming at that decision.
  • 89' Makoto Mitsuta has so much to prove this time. He replaces Mutsuki Kato on 89 minute.
  • Hope, you loved the show. Another epic battle is over with the score 2-2.

Lineups

Kashima Antlers Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Ranko Popovic

Sanfrecce Hiroshima Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Michael Skibbe

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Yoshifumi Kashiwa 4
Ezequiel 3
Douglas Vieira 3
Ryotaro Araki 3
Arthur Caike 2
Hayato Araki 2
Takumu Kawamura 2
Kei Chinen 2

Head to Head

2024-09-14 Kashima Antlers 2–2 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 2024-05-15 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 1–3 Kashima Antlers 2023-07-08 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 1–1 Kashima Antlers 2023-04-01 Kashima Antlers 1–2 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 2022-08-06 Kashima Antlers 0–2 Sanfrecce Hiroshima

Kashima Antlers Form

2024-09-14 Kashima Antlers 2–2 Sanfrecce Hiroshima D 2024-08-25 Tokyo Verdy 2–1 Kashima Antlers L 2024-08-17 Kashima Antlers 0–0 Urawa Red Diamonds D 2024-08-11 Jubilo Iwata 2–1 Kashima Antlers L 2024-08-07 Kashima Antlers 3–0 Sagan Tosu FC W 2024-07-20 Kashima Antlers 2–1 FC Tōkyō W

Sanfrecce Hiroshima Form

2024-09-14 Kashima Antlers 2–2 Sanfrecce Hiroshima D 2024-08-31 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 3–2 FC Tōkyō W 2024-08-25 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 2–0 Kashiwa Reysol W 2024-08-17 Nagoya Grampus 1–2 Sanfrecce Hiroshima W 2024-08-11 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 2–0 Cerezo Osaka FC W 2024-08-07 Tokyo Verdy 0–1 Sanfrecce Hiroshima W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.82 Kashima Antlers xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.31 Sanfrecce Hiroshima xG
I would bet for: Kashima Antlers or Sanfrecce Hiroshima 73% + Both teams to score 61%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Kashima Antlers45% Draw27% Sanfrecce Hiroshima28%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes61% 0% No39%
Avg goals/match: 3.13
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 94%
6%
± 1.5 82%
18%
± 2.5 60%
40%
± 3.5 38%
62%
± 4.5 21%
79%

Double Chance

Kashima Antlers or Draw
71%
Draw or Sanfrecce Hiroshima
55%
Kashima Antlers or Sanfrecce Hiroshima
73%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Kashima Antlers36% Draw43% Sanfrecce Hiroshima21%
Actual: Sanfrecce Hiroshima win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.3%
2 – 1
9.1%
1 – 0
7.3%
2 – 0
7.2%
1 – 2
6.6%
0 – 0
6%
2 – 2
Actual
3 – 1
5.5%
0 – 1
4.9%
3 – 0
4.3%
0 – 2
3.7%
3 – 2
3.7%

Asian Handicap — Kashima Antlers

Handicap Kashima Antlers covers Push Sanfrecce Hiroshima covers
-2.5 12% — 88%
-2 12% 15% 73%
-1.5 27% — 73%
-1 27% 21% 52%
-0.5 48% — 52%
+0.5 74% — 26%
+1 74% 15% 12%
+1.5 88% — 12%
+2 88% 8% 4%
+2.5 96% — 4%

Clean Sheet

Kashima Antlers keeps clean sheet
28% ✓
Sanfrecce Hiroshima keeps clean sheet
17% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.