Kashima Antlers vs Yokohama F.Marinos, J. League 2021 REGULAR SEASON
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Kashima Antlers vs Yokohama F.Marinos — J. League at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
- Kashima Antlers 18 games · 45 pts (2026/27)
- Yokohama F.Marinos 18 games · 20 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Yudai Yamamoto
- Referee Hideaki Nishio
- Referee Satoshi Karakami
- Referee Yusuke Hamamoto
- Referee Tadashi Nakamura
- Referee Hide Kawamata
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 May | Yokohama F.Marinos | H | 5–3 | W |
| 12 May | Nagoya Grampus | A | 2–0 | W |
| 09 May | FC Tokyo | H | 3–0 | W |
| 01 May | Yokohama FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 24 Apr | Vissel Kobe | H | 1–1 | D |
| 17 Apr | Tokushima Vortis | A | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 May | Kashima Antlers | A | 3–5 | L |
| 09 May | Vissel Kobe | H | 2–0 | W |
| 01 May | FC Tokyo | A | 3–0 | W |
| 24 Apr | Yokohama FC | H | 5–0 | W |
| 16 Apr | Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo | A | 3–1 | W |
| 11 Apr | Vegalta Sendai | A | 0–0 | D |
Season Stats
| Kashima Antlers | Yokohama F.Marinos | |
|---|---|---|
| #11 | Position | #18 |
| 45 | Points | 20 |
| 18 | Played | 18 |
| 15 / 0 / 3 | W / D / L | 6 / 0 / 12 |
| 40 | Scored | 31 |
| 20 | Conceded | 35 |
| +20 | GD | -4 |
| 2.50 | PPG | 1.11 |
| 83% | Win % | 33% |
Key Stats
67%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (18 games)
H2H (18 games)
78%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
14%
Clean Sheets
Kashima Antlers this season
Kashima Antlers this season
57%
Clean Sheets
Yokohama F.Marinos this season
Yokohama F.Marinos this season
Kashima Antlers are 11th (45 pts). Yokohama F.Marinos are 18th (20 pts).
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
Yokohama F.Marinos
0-15
3/–
16-30
1/–
31-45
1/1
46-60
2/–
61-75
1/3
76+
2/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Kashima Antlers
| Leo Ceara | 11 G | |
| Aleksandar Cavric | 4 G | 1 A |
| Takuya Uchida | 2 G |
Yokohama F.Marinos
| Kaina Tanimura | 6 G | 1 A |
| Miidera Shin | 2 G | |
| Taisei Inoue | 1 G | 1 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Kashima Antlers and Yokohama F.Marinos get this one started.
- 5' It looks like no one’s ball. Yokohama F.Marinos is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 10' The home supporters are growing impatient. Kashima Antlers must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 15' With 0 assists to his name this season, Takahiro Ogihara is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Kashima Antlers.
- 20' The 33-year-old Marcos Junior has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 25' The Japan Ado Onaiwu breaks the deadlock on 25 minutes. 0-1!
- 26' GOAL! Ado Onaiwu fires home to make it 0-2!
- 29' Poor challenge from Takahiro Ogihara. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 34' It looks surprising Yokohama F.Marinos does not make any changes. Katsuya Nagato has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 39' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 40' Shoma Doi does the damage! The net is bulging and Kashima Antlers surge ahead!
- 41' The referee calls foul for Elber. He receives a Yellow card.
- 43' That is a Yellow card for Kashima Antlers. Keigo Tsunemoto will be fuming at that decision.
- 46' Shoma Doi does the damage! The net is bulging and Kashima Antlers surge ahead!
- 51' Kashima Antlers currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 53' Shoma Doi makes no mistake. The score reads 3-2 and Kashima Antlers are in front.
- 55' Ryotaro Araki makes no mistake. The score reads 4-2 and Kashima Antlers are in front.
- 58' A change in the Yokohama F.Marinos ranks — Ken Matsubara exits the field as Jun Amano enters on 58.
- 59' Fresh legs for Yokohama F.Marinos! Kota Watanabe comes on to replace Takuya Kida.
- 64' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 66' Kashima Antlers make a change. Shoma Doi trudges off to be replaced by Ayase Ueda on 66 minutes.
- 71' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 74' Brilliant from the ! Ado Onaiwu makes it 4-3 with a superb finish on 74.
- 77' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Ayase Ueda makes it 5-3.
- 78' The supporters are chanting for Diego Pituca. He replaces Ryohei Shirasaki on 78 minute.
- 79' The Kashima Antlers manager makes a substitution. Ryohei Shirasaki departs to be replaced by Diego Pituca.
- 81' The Yokohama F.Marinos bench stirs into life. Elber is withdrawn and Kota Mizunuma gets his opportunity.
- 82' Elber makes way for Kota Mizunuma at the 82 minute mark. A tactical switch from Yokohama F.Marinos.
- 86' The referee has no hesitation. Keigo Tsunemoto is booked for Kashima Antlers — Red card on 86.
- 86' A tactical swap from Yokohama F.Marinos — Tomoki Iwata on, Shinnosuke Hatanaka off on 86 minutes.
- 87' A moment of madness from Keigo Tsunemoto on 87 minutes earns him a Red card. Kashima Antlers will be frustrated.
- 87' Another change for Yokohama F.Marinos made on 87 minute. Shinnosuke Hatanaka leaves to be changed by Tomoki Iwata.
- 89' The Kashima Antlers bench stirs into life. Ryotaro Araki is withdrawn and Kei Koizumi gets his opportunity.
- 90' Goal! Jun Amano scores his 27 goal in 307 matches.
- 90' A tactical swap from Kashima Antlers — Kei Koizumi on, Ryotaro Araki off on 90 minutes.
- Kashima Antlers celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
Kashima Antlers Lineups
Starting XI
- 14
- 20
- 31
- 28
- 39
-
8
Shoma Doi ↓ Ayase Ueda 66'
- 4
-
41
Ryohei Shirasaki ↓ Diego Pituca 78'
-
13
Ryotaro Araki ↓ Kei Koizumi 90'
-
27
Yuta Matsumura ↓ Juan 66'
- 32
Bench
-
21
Diego Pituca ↑ 78'
-
37
Kei Koizumi ↑ 90'
- 5
-
18
Ayase Ueda ↑ 66'
- 23
- 1
-
7
Juan ↑ 66'
Coach
Naoki Soma
Yokohama F.Marinos Lineups
Starting XI
-
10
Marcos Junior ↓ Leo Ceara 58'
-
7
Elber ↓ Kota Mizunuma 81'
- 1
- 13
- 4
-
6
Takahiro Ogihara ↓ Ryuta Koike 58'
-
27
Ken Matsubara ↓ Jun Amano 58'
-
8
Takuya Kida ↓ Kota Watanabe 58'
- 5
- 38
- 45
Bench
-
9
Leo Ceara ↑ 58'
-
14
Jun Amano ↑ 58'
-
25
Ryuta Koike ↑ 58'
-
18
Kota Mizunuma ↑ 81'
-
26
Kota Watanabe ↑ 58'
-
24
Tomoki Iwata ↑ 86'
- 21
Coach
Ange Postecoglou
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Ayase Ueda | 6 |
| Anderson Lopes | 5 |
| Jun Amano | 4 |
| Shoma Doi | 4 |
| Leo Ceara | 4 |
| Ado Onaiwu | 3 |
| Marcos Junior | 3 |
| Yuma Suzuki | 3 |
Head to Head
Kashima Antlers Form
Yokohama F.Marinos Form
2021-05-15
Kashima Antlers
5–3
Yokohama F.Marinos
L
2021-05-09
Yokohama F.Marinos
2–0
Vissel Kobe
W
2021-05-01
FC Tokyo
0–3
Yokohama F.Marinos
W
2021-04-24
Yokohama F.Marinos
5–0
Yokohama FC
W
2021-04-16
Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo
1–3
Yokohama F.Marinos
W
2021-04-11
Vegalta Sendai
0–0
Yokohama F.Marinos
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
2.61
Kashima Antlers xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.47
Yokohama F.Marinos xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 76% + Both teams to score 71%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Kashima Antlers win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 4.08
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 1.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 2.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 3.5 | 57% |
|
43% |
| ± 4.5 | 38% |
|
62% |
Double Chance
Kashima Antlers or Draw
80%
Draw or Yokohama F.Marinos
39%
Kashima Antlers or Yokohama F.Marinos
80%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✗ 5–3 not predicted5 – 3Actual
2 – 1
8.3%
1 – 1
7.3%
3 – 1
7.1%
2 – 2
6%
2 – 0
5.9%
3 – 2
5.2%
3 – 0
5%
1 – 2
4.7%
4 – 1
4.6%
1 – 0
4.2%
4 – 2
3.4%
4 – 0
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Kashima Antlers
| Handicap | Kashima Antlers covers | Push | Yokohama F.Marinos covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 23% | — | 77% |
| -2 | 23% | 18% | 59% |
| -1.5 | 41% | — | 59% |
| -1 | 41% | 20% | 39% |
| -0.5 | 61% | — | 39% |
| +0.5 | 80% | — | 20% |
| +1 | 80% | 11% | 9% |
| +1.5 | 91% | — | 9% |
| +2 | 91% | 6% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Kashima Antlers keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Yokohama F.Marinos keeps clean sheet
8%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

