Kashiwa Reysol vs Kashima Antlers, J. League 2020 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Kashiwa Reysol vs Kashima Antlers — J. League at Sankyo Frontier Kashiwa Stadium.
- Kashiwa Reysol 18 games · 20 pts (2026/27)
- Kashima Antlers 18 games · 45 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Isao Nishihashi
- Referee Hirokazu Otsubo
- Referee Yusuke Hamamoto
- Referee Yoshiro Imamura
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Aug | Kashima Antlers | H | 2–3 | L |
| 23 Aug | Oita FC Trinita | A | 0–0 | D |
| 19 Aug | Vissel Kobe | A | 3–2 | W |
| 15 Aug | Cerezo Osaka FC | H | 1–3 | L |
| 08 Aug | Yokohama F.Marinos | A | 1–1 | D |
| 01 Aug | Nagoya Grampus | A | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Aug | Kashiwa Reysol | A | 3–2 | W |
| 26 Aug | FC Tokyo | A | 2–1 | W |
| 23 Aug | Gamba Osaka | H | 1–1 | D |
| 19 Aug | Yokohama FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 16 Aug | Vissel Kobe | H | 2–2 | D |
| 08 Aug | Sagan Tosu FC | H | 2–0 | W |
Season Stats
| Kashiwa Reysol | Kashima Antlers | |
|---|---|---|
| #17 | Position | #11 |
| 20 | Points | 45 |
| 18 | Played | 18 |
| 7 / 0 / 11 | W / D / L | 15 / 0 / 3 |
| 24 | Scored | 40 |
| 25 | Conceded | 20 |
| -1 | GD | +20 |
| 1.11 | PPG | 2.50 |
| 39% | Win % | 83% |
Key Stats
58%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (24 games)
H2H (24 games)
46%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Kashiwa Reysol this season
Kashiwa Reysol this season
0%
Clean Sheets
Kashima Antlers this season
Kashima Antlers this season
Kashiwa Reysol are 17th (20 pts). Kashima Antlers are 11th (45 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Kashiwa Reysol
0-15
1/1
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
1/–
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Kashima Antlers
0-15
–/–
16-30
1/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/1
61-75
–/–
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Kashiwa Reysol and Kashima Antlers get this one started.
- 5' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Kashima Antlers that had 447 games and scored 468 goals.
- 10' The energy levels are beginning to show. Antonio Carlos might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 12' Time for substitution for Kashiwa Reysol. Yuji Takahashi is replaced by Naoki Kawaguchi.
- 17' Kashima Antlers are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 22' The 33-year-old Yuji Takahashi has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 27' That is a Yellow card for Kashiwa Reysol. Shunki Takahashi will be fuming at that decision.
- 32' Controversy at the stadium! Ryuji Izumi argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 34' That is a Yellow card for Kashiwa Reysol. Richardson will be fuming at that decision.
- 39' Sachiro Toshima gets the nod from Kashiwa Reysol. He replaces Matheus Savio and will look to change the dynamic.
- 44' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 45' Shunki Takahashi was booked on 45.
- 46' Time for substitution for Kashiwa Reysol. Richardson is replaced by Masatoshi Mihara.
- 51' Both keepers have barely been tested. Kashiwa Reysol and Kashima Antlers are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 54' A change in the Kashima Antlers ranks — Itsuki Someno exits the field as Shoma Doi enters on 54.
- 57' Michael Olunga doubles the advantage! 1-0 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 61' Another substitution for Kashima Antlers to replace Leo Silva by Ayase Ueda on 61 minute.
- 66' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Kashiwa Reysol and Kashima Antlers are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 71' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Antonio Carlos will be considering his options from the bench.
- 72' Magnificent from Kento Misao! That is 8 goals in 447 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 73' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Sachiro Toshima on 73 minutes.
- 73' Fresh legs for Kashiwa Reysol! Kengo Kitazume comes on to replace Hidekazu Otani.
- 78' Katsuya Nagato is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Kashiwa Reysol so far.
- 79' The crowd applauds Ryuji Izumi as he leaves the pitch. Ryota Nagaki steps in for Kashima Antlers.
- 84' Goal! Michael Olunga scores his 34 goal in 411 matches.
- 89' What composure from Shoma Doi! The Japan international strokes it home. 2-2.
- Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for Kashima Antlers players.
Lineups
Kashiwa Reysol Lineups
Starting XI
-
22
Matheus Savio ↓ Sachiro Toshima 39'
-
8
Richardson ↓ Masatoshi Mihara 46'
- 20
- 3
- 6
- 23
- 14
- 4
- 7
- 10
- 33
Bench
-
27
Masatoshi Mihara ↑ 46'
- 16
- 19
- 35
-
24
Naoki Kawaguchi ↑ 12'
-
13
Kengo Kitazume ↑ 73'
-
28
Sachiro Toshima ↑ 39'
Coach
Nelson Baptista
Kashima Antlers Lineups
Starting XI
- 14
- 20
-
7
Juan Alano ↓ Ryotaro Araki 54'
- 31
- 39
-
4
Leo Silva ↓ Ayase Ueda 61'
-
37
Kei Koizumi ↓ Yasushi Endo 61'
-
11
Ryuji Izumi ↓ Ryota Nagaki 79'
- 9
- 33
-
19
Itsuki Someno ↓ Shoma Doi 54'
Bench
- 3
- 1
-
25
Yasushi Endo ↑ 61'
-
8
Shoma Doi ↑ 54'
-
6
Ryota Nagaki ↑ 79'
-
36
Ayase Ueda ↑ 61'
-
26
Ryotaro Araki ↑ 54'
Coach
Antonio Carlos
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Leo Ceara | 4 |
| Michael Olunga | 3 |
| Shoma Doi | 3 |
| Yuma Suzuki | 3 |
| Yusuke Segawa | 3 |
| Yuma Suzuki | 2 |
| Cristiano | 2 |
| Mao Hosoya | 2 |
Head to Head
Kashiwa Reysol Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.11
Kashiwa Reysol xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.98
Kashima Antlers xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 59% + Both teams to score 58%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Kashima Antlers win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3.09
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 81% |
|
19% |
| ± 2.5 | 59% |
|
41% |
| ± 3.5 | 37% |
|
63% |
| ± 4.5 | 21% |
|
79% |
Double Chance
Kashiwa Reysol or Draw
48%
Draw or Kashima Antlers
77%
Kashiwa Reysol or Kashima Antlers
75%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
10.8%
1 – 2
9.5%
0 – 2
8.8%
0 – 1
8.3%
1 – 3
6.3%
0 – 0
6.1%
0 – 3
5.7%
2 – 1
5.4%
2 – 2
5.3%
1 – 0
4.3%
2 – 3
Actual
1 – 4
3.2%
Asian Handicap — Kashiwa Reysol
| Handicap | Kashiwa Reysol covers | Push | Kashima Antlers covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -2 | 2% | 5% | 92% |
| -1.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -1 | 8% | 12% | 80% |
| -0.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| +0.5 | 44% | — | 56% |
| +1 | 44% | 22% | 34% |
| +1.5 | 66% | — | 34% |
| +2 | 66% | 17% | 17% |
| +2.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
Clean Sheet
Kashiwa Reysol keeps clean sheet
15%
✓
Kashima Antlers keeps clean sheet
33%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

