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Kawasaki Frontale vs Kashima Antlers, 2018

J. League · 2018
Kawasaki Frontale
4 – 1
Full Time
Kashima Antlers
Sat 21 Apr 2018 · 07:00 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'

Overview

Match Preview

Kawasaki Frontale vs Kashima Antlers — J. League .

Match Details

  • Referee Yusuke Araki
  • Referee Takahiro Okano
  • Referee Hironobu Kikawada
  • Referee Yunosuke Kanetsugu

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 Tōkyō 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

11
5
12
Kawasaki Frontale 28 games · Avg 2.5 goals Kashima Antlers
Last 5 meetings
2018-04-21 Kawasaki Frontale 4–1 Kashima Antlers 2018-01-07 Kashima Antlers 4–2 Kawasaki Frontale 2017-02-11 Kawasaki Frontale 0–2 Kashima Antlers 2016-09-10 Kashima Antlers 3–0 Kawasaki Frontale 2016-01-17 Kawasaki Frontale 1–0 Kashima Antlers

Recent Form

Kawasaki Frontale
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
21 Apr Kashima Antlers H 4–1 W
21 Apr Kingstonian FC A 1–2 L
14 Apr Vegalta Sendai A 0–0 D
14 Apr FC Tōkyō H 1–1 D
11 Apr Cerezo Osaka FC H 1–2 L
08 Apr Yokohama F·Marinos A 1–1 D
Kashima Antlers
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
21 Apr Kawasaki Frontale A 1–4 L
15 Apr Kashiwa Reysol A 1–0 W
14 Apr Nagoya Grampus H 2–0 W
11 Apr FC Tōkyō A 1–2 L
08 Apr Sagan Tosu FC H 2–0 W
07 Apr Shonan Bellmare A 1–2 L

Season Stats

Kawasaki Frontale Kashima Antlers
#14 Position #11
28 Points 45
18 Played 18
10 / 0 / 8 W / D / L 15 / 0 / 3
38 Scored 40
40 Conceded 20
-2 GD +20
1.56 PPG 2.50
56% Win % 83%

Key Stats

54% Both Teams to Score
H2H (28 games)
54% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
11% Clean Sheets
Kawasaki Frontale this season
61% Clean Sheets
Kashima Antlers this season

Kawasaki Frontale are 14th (28 pts). Kashima Antlers are 11th (45 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Kawasaki Frontale
0-15
2/1
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/3
46-60
1/4
61-75
1/3
76+
7/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Kashima Antlers
0-15
–/–
16-30
1/–
31-45
2/3
46-60
3/2
61-75
2/–
76+
6/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Temperatures are rising at as Kawasaki Frontale face off against Kashima Antlers in what promises to be a fascinating contest.
  • 5' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Kashima Antlers needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 10' Kawasaki Frontale have won 556 goals from 439 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
  • 15' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
  • 20' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 25' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 30' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Kengo Nakamura made 439 appearances and scored 16 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
  • 35' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Toru Oniki will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 40' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 45' Kashima Antlers come into this ranked in Array. They desperately need points to push themselves up the standings.
  • 50' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 55' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 60' Kawasaki Frontale currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 65' Kashima Antlers fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 70' Tatsuki Nara has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 18 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 75' Kawasaki Frontale are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Kashima Antlers backline.
  • 80' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 85' Kawasaki Frontale are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 90' 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 Atsuto Uchida suffering a number of foals already.
  • Another three points for Kawasaki Frontale.

Lineups

Kawasaki Frontale Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Toru Oniki

Kashima Antlers Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Go Oiwa

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Leandro Damiao 4
Yasuto Wakizaka 3
Kei Chinen 2
Leo Ceara 2
Yuma Suzuki 2
Marcinho 2
Juan 2
Kento Misao 2

Head to Head

2018-04-21 Kawasaki Frontale 4–1 Kashima Antlers 2018-01-07 Kashima Antlers 4–2 Kawasaki Frontale 2017-02-11 Kawasaki Frontale 0–2 Kashima Antlers 2016-09-10 Kashima Antlers 3–0 Kawasaki Frontale 2016-01-17 Kawasaki Frontale 1–0 Kashima Antlers

Kawasaki Frontale Form

2018-04-21 Kawasaki Frontale 4–1 Kashima Antlers W 2018-04-21 Kingstonian FC 2–1 Kawasaki Frontale L 2018-04-14 Vegalta Sendai 0–0 Kawasaki Frontale D 2018-04-14 Kawasaki Frontale 1–1 FC Tōkyō D 2018-04-11 Kawasaki Frontale 1–2 Cerezo Osaka FC L 2018-04-08 Yokohama F·Marinos 1–1 Kawasaki Frontale D

Kashima Antlers Form

2018-04-21 Kawasaki Frontale 4–1 Kashima Antlers L 2018-04-15 Kashiwa Reysol 0–1 Kashima Antlers W 2018-04-14 Kashima Antlers 2–0 Nagoya Grampus W 2018-04-11 FC Tōkyō 2–1 Kashima Antlers L 2018-04-08 Kashima Antlers 2–0 Sagan Tosu FC W 2018-04-07 Shonan Bellmare 2–1 Kashima Antlers L

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.61 Kawasaki Frontale xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.85 Kashima Antlers xG
I would bet for: Kawasaki Frontale or Kashima Antlers 75% + Both teams to score 67%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Kawasaki Frontale37% Draw25% Kashima Antlers38%
Actual: Kawasaki Frontale win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes67% 0% No33%
Avg goals/match: 3.46
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 95%
5%
± 1.5 86%
14%
± 2.5 66%
34%
± 3.5 45%
55%
± 4.5 27%
73%

Double Chance

Kawasaki Frontale or Draw
62%
Draw or Kashima Antlers
63%
Kawasaki Frontale or Kashima Antlers
75%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Kawasaki Frontale26% Draw41% Kashima Antlers33%
Actual: Kawasaki Frontale win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 4–1 not predicted
4 – 1
Actual
1 – 1
10.2%
1 – 2
8.3%
2 – 1
7.3%
2 – 2
6.7%
0 – 2
5.4%
0 – 1
5.2%
1 – 3
5.1%
0 – 0
4.6%
1 – 0
4.4%
2 – 3
4.1%
2 – 0
4.1%
3 – 1
3.9%

Asian Handicap — Kawasaki Frontale

Handicap Kawasaki Frontale covers Push Kashima Antlers covers
-2.5 7% — 93%
-2 7% 10% 83%
-1.5 17% — 83%
-1 17% 16% 67%
-0.5 33% — 67%
+0.5 57% — 43%
+1 57% 19% 24%
+1.5 76% — 24%
+2 76% 13% 11%
+2.5 89% — 11%

Clean Sheet

Kawasaki Frontale keeps clean sheet
17% ✓
Kashima Antlers keeps clean sheet
21% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.