Kashima Antlers vs Yokohama FC, J. League 2021 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Kashima Antlers vs Yokohama FC — J. League at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
- Kashima Antlers 18 games · 45 pts (2026/27)
- Yokohama FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Oct | Yokohama FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 26 Sep | Cerezo Osaka FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 22 Sep | Kawasaki Frontale | H | 1–2 | L |
| 18 Sep | Gamba Osaka | H | 3–1 | W |
| 11 Sep | Avispa Fukuoka | H | 0–3 | L |
| 28 Aug | Yokohama F.Marinos | A | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 Oct | Kashima Antlers | A | 2–1 | W |
| 25 Sep | Yokohama F.Marinos | H | 2–2 | D |
| 18 Sep | FC Tokyo | A | 0–4 | L |
| 11 Sep | Urawa Red Diamonds | H | 0–2 | L |
| 29 Aug | Kashiwa Reysol | A | 1–2 | L |
| 25 Aug | Gamba Osaka | H | 3–1 | W |
Key Stats
63%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
88%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Kashima Antlers this season
Kashima Antlers this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Kashima Antlers
0-15
–/–
16-30
1/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/1
61-75
–/–
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' The wait is over. Kashima Antlers get us underway at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
- 5' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 10' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Yusuke Matsuo made 143 appearances and scored 24 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 15' The travelling Yokohama FC supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 17' A stunning finish from Tatsuki Seko — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 22' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 27' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Kashima Antlers side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 32' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Kashima Antlers and Yokohama FC are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 37' Yokohama FC come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
- 42' Ryo Germain does the damage! The net is bulging and Yokohama FC surge ahead!
- 45' Kashima Antlers receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 45.
- 46' The supporters are chanting for Yuta Matsumura. He replaces Juan on 46 minute.
- 47' with the perfectly-timed delivery and Ayase Ueda makes no mistake. 1-2!
- 52' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 57' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Kashima Antlers and Yokohama FC are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 58' The referee calls foul for Tatsuki Seko. He receives a Yellow card.
- 63' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 65' Yuya Takagi gets the nod from Yokohama FC. He replaces Eijiro Takeda and will look to change the dynamic.
- 70' It is a substitution in Yokohama FC team. Saulo Mineiro is replaced by Felipe Vizeu on 70 minute.
- 75' Yuya Takagi has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 78' Yasushi Endo is replacing Ryotaro Araki for the Kashima Antlers side.
- 83' Leo Silva is ready to make an impact after coming on for Diego Pituca at the 83 minute mark.
- 88' Felipe Vizeu is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Kashima Antlers tonight.
- 90' Takuya Matsuura is ready to make an impact after coming on for Ryo Germain at the 90 minute mark.
- 90' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Gabriel on 90 minutes.
- Both sets of fans can go home satisfied — a 1-2 draw is a fair result on the day.
Lineups
Kashima Antlers Lineups
Starting XI
- 20
-
21
Diego Pituca ↓ Leo Silva 83'
- 31
- 28
- 2
-
11
Ryuji Izumi ↓ Shoma Doi 46'
- 33
- 22
-
18
Ayase Ueda ↓ Everaldo 70'
-
13
Ryotaro Araki ↓ Yasushi Endo 78'
-
7
Juan ↓ Yuta Matsumura 46'
Bench
-
25
Yasushi Endo ↑ 78'
-
8
Shoma Doi ↑ 46'
-
4
Leo Silva ↑ 83'
-
9
Everaldo ↑ 70'
-
27
Yuta Matsumura ↑ 46'
- 32
- 1
Coach
Naoki Soma
Yokohama FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
- 49
-
14
Ryo Germain ↓ Takuya Matsuura 90'
- 4
- 22
-
17
Eijiro Takeda ↓ Yuya Takagi 65'
- 37
- 6
- 15
-
23
Yota Maejima ↓ Ho-Gang Han 90'
-
31
Saulo Mineiro ↓ Felipe Vizeu 70'
Bench
-
50
Felipe Vizeu ↑ 70'
- 39
- 44
-
7
Takuya Matsuura ↑ 90'
-
10
Shunsuke Nakamura ↑ 90'
-
24
Yuya Takagi ↑ 65'
-
26
Ho-Gang Han ↑ 90'
Coach
Tomonobu Hayakawa
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Ryohei Shirasaki | 2 |
| Yuma Suzuki | 2 |
| Kei Chinen | 1 |
| Ayase Ueda | 1 |
| Boniface Nduka | 1 |
| Ryo Germain | 1 |
| Yuta Matsumura | 1 |
| Yusuke Minagawa | 1 |
Head to Head
Kashima Antlers Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.55
Kashima Antlers xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.27
Yokohama FC xG
I would bet for:
Kashima Antlers or Yokohama FC 72% + Both teams to score 57%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Yokohama FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.82
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 77% |
|
23% |
| ± 2.5 | 53% |
|
47% |
| ± 3.5 | 31% |
|
69% |
| ± 4.5 | 16% |
|
84% |
Double Chance
Kashima Antlers or Draw
70%
Draw or Yokohama FC
58%
Kashima Antlers or Yokohama FC
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Yokohama FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.6%
2 – 1
8.7%
1 – 0
8.3%
0 – 0
7.8%
1 – 2
Actual
2 – 0
7%
0 – 1
6.6%
2 – 2
5.6%
0 – 2
4.7%
3 – 1
4.5%
3 – 0
3.6%
1 – 3
3%
Asian Handicap — Kashima Antlers
| Handicap | Kashima Antlers covers | Push | Yokohama FC covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 13% | 78% |
| -1.5 | 22% | — | 78% |
| -1 | 22% | 21% | 58% |
| -0.5 | 42% | — | 58% |
| +0.5 | 70% | — | 30% |
| +1 | 70% | 17% | 13% |
| +1.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
| +2 | 87% | 9% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
Kashima Antlers keeps clean sheet
29%
✓
Yokohama FC keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.