Kashima Antlers vs Tokyo Verdy, J. League 2024 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Kashima Antlers vs Tokyo Verdy — J. League at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
- Kashima Antlers 18 games · 45 pts (2026/26)
- Tokyo Verdy 18 games · 28 pts (2026/26)
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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 May | Tokyo Verdy | H | 3–3 | D |
| 06 May | Kashiwa Reysol | A | 2–1 | W |
| 03 May | Shonan Bellmare | H | 3–1 | W |
| 28 Apr | Gamba Osaka | A | 2–1 | W |
| 20 Apr | Sagan Tosu FC | A | 2–4 | L |
| 13 Apr | Kyoto Sanga FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 May | Kashima Antlers | A | 3–3 | D |
| 06 May | Jubilo Iwata | H | 3–2 | W |
| 03 May | Sagan Tosu FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 28 Apr | Avispa Fukuoka | H | 0–0 | D |
| 20 Apr | Kawasaki Frontale | A | 0–0 | D |
| 13 Apr | FC Tōkyō | H | 2–2 | D |
Season Stats
| Kashima Antlers | Tokyo Verdy | |
|---|---|---|
| #11 | Position | #15 |
| 45 | Points | 28 |
| 18 | Played | 18 |
| 15 / 0 / 3 | W / D / L | 10 / 0 / 8 |
| 40 | Scored | 29 |
| 20 | Conceded | 32 |
| +20 | GD | -3 |
| 2.50 | PPG | 1.56 |
| 83% | Win % | 56% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
67%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
61%
Clean Sheets
Kashima Antlers this season
Kashima Antlers this season
22%
Clean Sheets
Tokyo Verdy this season
Tokyo Verdy this season
Kashima Antlers are 11th (45 pts). Tokyo Verdy are 15th (28 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
Tokyo Verdy
0-15
–/–
16-30
1/3
31-45
2/4
46-60
3/3
61-75
2/1
76+
1/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' The match kicks off with home fans waiting with anticipation for Kashima Antlers to score. At the same time, Tokyo Verdy does not seem to pull back! Let’s get it on!
- 5' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Yuma Suzuki makes it 1-0.
- 8' Brilliant from the ! Shintaro Nago makes it 2-0 with a superb finish on 8.
- 13' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 18' Over 18 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 23' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Kaishu Sano suffering a number of foals already.
- 27' That looks like a foul for a card for Kaito Chida.
- 29' Controversy at the stadium! Ikuma Sekigawa argues furiously but the card stands.
- 34' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 39' Japan international Yuto Yamada has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 43' A meaty challenge results in booking for Yuto Tsunashima on 43.
- 46' Aleksandar Cavric is ready to make an impact after coming on for Hayato Nakama at the 46 minute mark.
- 50' What a moment for Naomichi Ueda! That strike on 50 puts his side firmly in control.
- 55' The travelling Tokyo Verdy supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 60' The Tokyo Verdy manager makes a substitution. Yuto Tsunashima departs to be replaced by Kosuke Saito.
- 61' A tactical swap from Tokyo Verdy — Tiago Alves on, Fuki Yamada off on 61 minutes.
- 63' Hidehiro Sugai is ready to make an impact after coming on for Kimito Nono at the 63 minute mark.
- 64' The crowd applauds Shu Morooka as he leaves the pitch. Tomoya Fujii steps in for Kashima Antlers.
- 66' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Shintaro Nago.
- 66' Fresh legs for Kashima Antlers! Yuta Higuchi comes on to replace Shintaro Nago.
- 69' Kosuke Saito doubles the advantage! 3-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 73' Hijiri Onaga has so much to prove this time. He replaces Yutaro Hakamata on 73 minute.
- 74' Kashima Antlers ring the changes. Kei Chinen has done his job and it is now time for Shoma Doi to step up.
- 77' Another change for Tokyo Verdy made on 77 minute. Kazuya Miyahara leaves to be changed by Yuan Matsuhashi.
- 81' The Japan Yudai Kimura breaks the deadlock on 81 minutes. 3-2!
- 86' Kashima Antlers seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Kashima Antlers Lineups
Starting XI
-
13
Kei Chinen ↓ Shoma Doi 74'
- 55
- 2
- 40
-
30
Shintaro Nago ↓ Yuta Higuchi 66'
- 5
- 33
- 1
- 25
-
36
Shu Morooka ↓ Tomoya Fujii 64'
-
32
Kimito Nono ↓ Hidehiro Sugai 63'
Bench
-
8
Shoma Doi ↑ 74'
-
7
Aleksandar Cavric ↑ 46'
-
14
Yuta Higuchi ↑ 66'
-
15
Tomoya Fujii ↑ 64'
- 31
- 37
-
16
Hidehiro Sugai ↑ 63'
Coach
Ranko Popovic
Tokyo Verdy Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
- 7
-
26
Yutaro Hakamata ↓ Hijiri Onaga 73'
- 1
- 20
- 11
-
18
Fuki Yamada ↓ Tiago Alves 61'
- 15
-
25
Yuto Yamada ↓ Hiroto Taniguchi 46'
- 10
-
23
Yuto Tsunashima ↓ Kosuke Saito 60'
Bench
-
22
Hijiri Onaga ↑ 73'
-
14
Tiago Alves ↑ 61'
-
8
Kosuke Saito ↑ 60'
-
33
Yuan Matsuhashi ↑ 77'
- 21
-
3
Hiroto Taniguchi ↑ 46'
- 17
Coach
Hiroshi Jofuku
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Yuma Suzuki | 4 |
| Hiroto Yamami | 2 |
| Leo Ceara | 2 |
| Kosuke Saito | 1 |
| Yudai Kimura | 1 |
| Tomoya Miki | 1 |
| Kimito Nono | 1 |
| Yuta Matsumura | 1 |
Head to Head
Kashima Antlers Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.27
Kashima Antlers xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.58
Tokyo Verdy xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 73% + Both teams to score 71%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.85
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 1.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 2.5 | 73% |
|
27% |
| ± 3.5 | 53% |
|
47% |
| ± 4.5 | 34% |
|
66% |
Double Chance
Kashima Antlers or Draw
73%
Draw or Tokyo Verdy
49%
Kashima Antlers or Tokyo Verdy
77%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Kashima Antlers win at HT
Correct Score
✗ 3–3 not predicted3 – 3Actual
1 – 1
8.5%
2 – 1
8.4%
2 – 2
6.5%
3 – 1
6.3%
1 – 2
5.9%
2 – 0
5.6%
3 – 2
4.9%
1 – 0
4.4%
3 – 0
4.1%
4 – 1
3.6%
2 – 3
3.5%
0 – 0
3.3%
Asian Handicap — Kashima Antlers
| Handicap | Kashima Antlers covers | Push | Tokyo Verdy covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -2 | 17% | 16% | 68% |
| -1.5 | 32% | — | 68% |
| -1 | 32% | 20% | 48% |
| -0.5 | 52% | — | 48% |
| +0.5 | 74% | — | 26% |
| +1 | 74% | 14% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 8% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Kashima Antlers keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
Tokyo Verdy keeps clean sheet
11%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.