Kashiwa Reysol vs Kashima Antlers, J. League 2023 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 Futoshi Nakamura
- Assistant 1 Yukitaka Kumagai (Japan)
- Assistant 2 Hiroyoshi Iwata
3 games this season
🟨 2.3/game
⚽ 8.7 goals/game
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Apr | Kashima Antlers | H | 1–0 | W |
| 31 Mar | Urawa Red Diamonds | H | 0–3 | L |
| 19 Mar | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | A | 0–1 | L |
| 12 Mar | Nagoya Grampus | H | 0–3 | L |
| 04 Mar | Avispa Fukuoka | A | 0–1 | L |
| 26 Feb | FC Tokyo | H | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09 Apr | Kashiwa Reysol | A | 0–1 | L |
| 01 Apr | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | H | 1–2 | L |
| 18 Mar | Yokohama F.Marinos | A | 1–2 | L |
| 12 Mar | Avispa Fukuoka | H | 0–0 | D |
| 04 Mar | Yokohama FC | A | 3–1 | W |
| 25 Feb | Kawasaki Frontale | H | 1–2 | L |
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
60%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (25 games)
H2H (25 games)
48%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
23%
Clean Sheets
Kashiwa Reysol this season
Kashiwa Reysol this season
23%
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
2/4
16-30
2/2
31-45
4/4
46-60
6/3
61-75
8/1
76+
7/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Kashima Antlers
0-15
4/1
16-30
2/4
31-45
5/4
46-60
4/7
61-75
4/–
76+
6/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Kashiwa Reysol
| Yusuke Segawa | 7 G | 2 A |
| Hinata Yamauchi | 5 G | |
| Yoshio Koizumi | 4 G | 5 A |
| Keita Endo | 4 G | 1 A |
| Tojiro Kubo | 4 G | 1 A |
Kashima Antlers
| Leo Ceara | 13 G | |
| Aleksandar Cavric | 7 G | 1 A |
| Elber | 3 G | 2 A |
| Yuma Suzuki | 2 G | 2 A |
Events
Match Events
- 0' KICK OFF: Kashima Antlers gets underway.
- 5' 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 Kenta Matsumoto suffering a number of foals already.
- 10' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Nelsinho will be considering his options from the bench.
- 15' The 31-year-old Koki Anzai has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 20' Kashiwa Reysol are deployed in a 4-4-2 today, looking to exploit space against Kashima Antlers's 4-4-2 shape.
- 25' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 1 times this season with Kashiwa Reysol winning 100% of all matches.
- 30' Sachiro Toshima has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 14 cards already picked up this season.
- 32' Goal! Mao Hosoya scores his 46 goal in 424 matches.
- 35' Ryotaro Araki gets the nod from Kashima Antlers. He replaces Shoma Doi and will look to change the dynamic.
- 36' Kashima Antlers ring the changes. Shoma Doi has done his job and it is now time for Ryotaro Araki to step up.
- 41' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 45' Keiya Sento has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 45.
- 46' Yuta Higuchi is ready to make an impact after coming on for Diego Pituca at the 46 minute mark.
- 51' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 56' The referee calls foul for Yugo Tatsuta. He receives a Yellow card.
- 58' Kashiwa Reysol player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 60' Controversy at the stadium! Gen Shoji argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 65' Kashima Antlers are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 68' Tomoya Fujii makes way for Shu Morooka at the 68 minute mark. A tactical switch from Kashima Antlers.
- 69' The Kashima Antlers bench stirs into life. Tomoya Fujii is withdrawn and Shu Morooka gets his opportunity.
- 74' Yuki Kakita is ready to make an impact after coming on for Yuma Suzuki at the 74 minute mark.
- 75' Another substitution for Kashima Antlers to replace Yuma Suzuki by Yuki Kakita on 75 minute.
- 80' Tomoya Koyamatsu has so much to prove this time. He replaces Keiya Sento on 80 minute.
- 81' Kashiwa Reysol manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Tomoya Koyamatsu is hanging Keiya Sento on the field on 81 minute.
- 82' Takumi Tsuchiya has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 82.
- 82' The Kashiwa Reysol manager makes a substitution. Keiya Shiihashi departs to be replaced by Tomoki Takamine.
- 83' The Kashiwa Reysol manager makes a substitution. Keiya Shiihashi departs to be replaced by Tomoki Takamine.
- 83' It’s a booking for Kashiwa Reysol player. Takumi Tsuchiya gets a Yellow card.
- 88' Kashiwa Reysol has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 1 of the last 1 meetings.
- Game over. The scoreline of 1-0 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.
Lineups
Kashiwa Reysol Lineups
4-4-2Starting XI
- 17
- 10
- 6
- 2
- 50
- 4
- 19
-
41
Keiya Sento ↓ Tomoya Koyamatsu 80'
- 28
- 46
- 34
Bench
- 11
- 9
-
5
Tomoki Takamine ↑ 82'
-
14
Tomoya Koyamatsu ↑ 80'
- 21
- 23
- 20
Coach
Nelsinho
Kashima Antlers Lineups
4-4-2Starting XI
- 13
- 55
-
21
Diego Pituca ↓ Yuta Higuchi 46'
- 3
- 2
-
8
Shoma Doi ↓ Ryotaro Araki 35'
-
40
Yuma Suzuki ↓ Yuki Kakita 74'
-
15
Tomoya Fujii ↓ Shu Morooka 68'
-
–
Keigo Tsunemoto ↓ Rikuto Hirose 46'
- 29
- 25
Bench
- 31
- 5
-
14
Yuta Higuchi ↑ 46'
-
22
Rikuto Hirose ↑ 46'
-
10
Ryotaro Araki ↑ 35'
-
37
Yuki Kakita ↑ 74'
-
36
Shu Morooka ↑ 68'
Coach
Daiki Iwamasa
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Leo Ceara | 4 |
| Shoma Doi | 3 |
| Yuma Suzuki | 3 |
| Yusuke Segawa | 3 |
| Michael Olunga | 3 |
| Yuma Suzuki | 2 |
| Cristiano | 2 |
| Mao Hosoya | 2 |
Head to Head
Kashiwa Reysol Form
Kashima Antlers Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
0.88
Kashiwa Reysol xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.35
Kashima Antlers xG
I would bet for:
Kashiwa Reysol or Kashima Antlers 71% + Under 2.5 goals 62%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Kashiwa Reysol win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.23
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 87% |
|
13% |
| ± 1.5 | 66% |
|
34% |
| ± 2.5 | 38% |
|
62% |
| ± 3.5 | 19% |
|
81% |
| ± 4.5 | 8% |
|
92% |
Double Chance
Kashiwa Reysol or Draw
60%
Draw or Kashima Antlers
69%
Kashiwa Reysol or Kashima Antlers
71%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Kashiwa Reysol win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.7%
0 – 1
13.3%
0 – 0
12.9%
0 – 2
9.4%
1 – 2
8.4%
1 – 0
Actual
2 – 1
5.4%
0 – 3
4.2%
2 – 0
4%
1 – 3
3.9%
2 – 2
3.8%
2 – 3
1.8%
Asian Handicap — Kashiwa Reysol
| Handicap | Kashiwa Reysol covers | Push | Kashima Antlers covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -2 | 2% | 6% | 92% |
| -1.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -1 | 8% | 15% | 77% |
| -0.5 | 23% | — | 77% |
| +0.5 | 54% | — | 46% |
| +1 | 54% | 24% | 22% |
| +1.5 | 78% | — | 22% |
| +2 | 78% | 14% | 8% |
| +2.5 | 92% | — | 8% |
Clean Sheet
Kashiwa Reysol keeps clean sheet
27%
✗
Kashima Antlers keeps clean sheet
42%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

