Kashima Antlers vs Vissel Kobe, J. League 2021 REGULAR SEASON
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Kashima Antlers vs Vissel Kobe — J. League at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
- Kashima Antlers 18 games · 45 pts (2026/27)
- Vissel Kobe 18 games · 35 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Takuto Okabe
- Referee Koichiro Fukushima
- Referee Akihito Kawasaki
- Referee Hiroyuki Igarashi
- 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 | Kyoto Sanga FC | 18 | 23 |
| 9 | V-Varen Nagasaki | 18 | 21 |
| 10 | Avispa Fukuoka | 18 | 21 |
| 11 | Kashima Antlers | 18 | 45 |
| 12 | FC Tokyo | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Apr | Vissel Kobe | H | 1–1 | D |
| 17 Apr | Tokushima Vortis | A | 1–0 | W |
| 11 Apr | Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo | A | 2–2 | D |
| 07 Apr | Kashiwa Reysol | H | 2–1 | W |
| 03 Apr | Urawa Red Diamonds | A | 1–2 | L |
| 21 Mar | Nagoya Grampus | H | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Apr | Kashima Antlers | A | 1–1 | D |
| 17 Apr | Shonan Bellmare | A | 0–0 | D |
| 11 Apr | Shimizu S-Pulse | H | 1–1 | D |
| 07 Apr | Oita FC Trinita | H | 1–0 | W |
| 03 Apr | Vegalta Sendai | A | 2–0 | W |
| 20 Mar | Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo | A | 4–3 | W |
Season Stats
| Kashima Antlers | Vissel Kobe | |
|---|---|---|
| #11 | Position | #1 |
| 45 | Points | 35 |
| 18 | Played | 18 |
| 15 / 0 / 3 | W / D / L | 11 / 0 / 7 |
| 40 | Scored | 41 |
| 20 | Conceded | 37 |
| +20 | GD | +4 |
| 2.50 | PPG | 1.94 |
| 83% | Win % | 61% |
Key Stats
58%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (24 games)
H2H (24 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Kashima Antlers this season
Kashima Antlers this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Vissel Kobe this season
Vissel Kobe this season
Kashima Antlers are 11th (45 pts). Vissel Kobe are 1st (35 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Kashima Antlers
0-15
–/–
16-30
1/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/1
61-75
–/–
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Vissel Kobe
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/1
46-60
–/–
61-75
–/1
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Kashima Soccer Stadium!
- 5' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 10' Kashima Antlers are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Vissel Kobe backline.
- 15' 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 Shoma Doi suffering a number of foals already.
- 20' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 25' With 0 assists to his name this season, Hotaru Yamaguchi is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Kashima Antlers.
- 28' Kyogo Furuhashi is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 33' Koki Machida is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Vissel Kobe so far.
- 38' Kashima Antlers started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 38.
- 43' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 46' Fresh legs for Vissel Kobe! Daiju Sasaki comes on to replace Ayub Timbe.
- 51' The energy levels are beginning to show. Naoki Soma might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 56' The travelling Vissel Kobe supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 61' Kashima Antlers make a change. Keigo Tsunemoto trudges off to be replaced by Kei Koizumi on 61 minutes.
- 64' GOAL! Ayase Ueda fires home to make it 1-1!
- 68' Itsuki Someno has so much to prove this time. He replaces Ayase Ueda on 68 minute.
- 71' A change in the Vissel Kobe ranks — Shion Inoue exits the field as Yuya Nakasaka enters on 71.
- 76' Vissel Kobe fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 79' Lincoln is replacing Yuta Goke for the Vissel Kobe side.
- 83' Kashima Antlers manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Yuta Matsumura is hanging Shoma Doi on the field on 83 minute.
- 88' Yuta Matsumura has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 4 cards already picked up this season.
- 1-1 the final result. will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
Kashima Antlers Lineups
Starting XI
- 14
- 20
- 31
- 28
- 39
-
8
Shoma Doi ↓ Yuta Matsumura 83'
- 4
-
41
Ryohei Shirasaki ↓ Yasushi Endo 61'
-
18
Ayase Ueda ↓ Itsuki Someno 68'
- 13
-
32
Keigo Tsunemoto ↓ Kei Koizumi 61'
Bench
- 1
-
25
Yasushi Endo ↑ 61'
- 6
-
37
Kei Koizumi ↑ 61'
- 33
-
27
Yuta Matsumura ↑ 83'
-
19
Itsuki Someno ↑ 68'
Coach
Naoki Soma
Vissel Kobe Lineups
Starting XI
- 24
- 6
- 11
- 1
- 3
- 7
- 5
-
20
Shion Inoue ↓ Yuya Nakasaka 71'
-
40
Ayub Timbe ↓ Daiju Sasaki 46'
- 17
- 23
Bench
-
29
Lincoln ↑ 79'
- 18
- 19
- 37
- 25
-
22
Daiju Sasaki ↑ 46'
-
31
Yuya Nakasaka ↑ 71'
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Yuya Osako | 4 |
| Yuma Suzuki | 4 |
| Yoshinori Muto | 3 |
| Daiju Sasaki | 3 |
| Yuma Suzuki | 2 |
| Ryuji Izumi | 2 |
| Ayase Ueda | 2 |
| Serginho | 2 |
Head to Head
Kashima Antlers Form
2021-04-24
Kashima Antlers
1–1
Vissel Kobe
D
2021-04-17
Tokushima Vortis
0–1
Kashima Antlers
W
2021-04-11
Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo
2–2
Kashima Antlers
D
2021-04-07
Kashima Antlers
2–1
Kashiwa Reysol
W
2021-04-03
Urawa Red Diamonds
2–1
Kashima Antlers
L
2021-03-21
Kashima Antlers
0–1
Nagoya Grampus
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.83
Kashima Antlers xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.22
Vissel Kobe xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 59% + Over 2.5 goals 58%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.05
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 81% |
|
19% |
| ± 2.5 | 58% |
|
42% |
| ± 3.5 | 36% |
|
64% |
| ± 4.5 | 20% |
|
80% |
Double Chance
Kashima Antlers or Draw
74%
Draw or Vissel Kobe
52%
Kashima Antlers or Vissel Kobe
74%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Vissel Kobe win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
2 – 1
9.3%
1 – 0
7.9%
2 – 0
7.8%
0 – 0
6.4%
1 – 2
6.2%
3 – 1
5.7%
2 – 2
5.7%
0 – 1
4.9%
3 – 0
4.7%
3 – 2
3.5%
0 – 2
3.5%
Asian Handicap — Kashima Antlers
| Handicap | Kashima Antlers covers | Push | Vissel Kobe covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 13% | — | 87% |
| -2 | 13% | 16% | 71% |
| -1.5 | 29% | — | 71% |
| -1 | 29% | 22% | 50% |
| -0.5 | 50% | — | 50% |
| +0.5 | 76% | — | 24% |
| +1 | 76% | 14% | 10% |
| +1.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
| +2 | 90% | 7% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Kashima Antlers keeps clean sheet
30%
✓
Vissel Kobe keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

