Wednesday , 4 November 2026

Kawasaki Frontale vs Kashima Antlers, J. League 2026-27 REGULAR SEASON

J. League · 2026-27
Kawasaki Frontale
3 – 3
Full Time
Kashima Antlers
Sat 19 Sep 2026 · 08:00 UTC Todoroki Athletics Stadium HT 45' · FT 45'
0–1 44' Leo Ceara
Marcinho 45+3' 1–1
Tatsuya Ito 54' 2–1
2–2 67' Leo Ceara
2–3 83' Yuta Matsumura
Pedro Romano 90+7' 3–3
Yuki Yamamoto 37' Y
Derik Lacerda 43' Y
Y 60' Kento Misao
Pedro Romano 90' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Kawasaki Frontale vs Kashima Antlers — J. League at Todoroki Athletics Stadium.

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

11
6
12
Kawasaki Frontale 29 games · Avg 2.7 goals Kashima Antlers
Last 5 meetings
2026-09-19 Kawasaki Frontale 3–3 Kashima Antlers 2026-04-12 Kawasaki Frontale 0–2 Kashima Antlers 2026-03-14 Kashima Antlers 1–0 Kawasaki Frontale 2025-07-05 Kawasaki Frontale 2–1 Kashima Antlers 2025-05-11 Kashima Antlers 2–1 Kawasaki Frontale

Recent Form

Kawasaki Frontale
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
19 Sep Kashima Antlers H 3–3 D
12 Sep FC Mito Holly Hock A 1–0 W
06 Sep Shimizu S-Pulse H 3–1 W
02 Sep FC Machida Zelvia A 1–2 L
29 Aug JEF United Ichihara Chiba H 4–2 W
22 Aug Sanfrecce Hiroshima A 1–1 D
Kashima Antlers
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
19 Sep Kawasaki Frontale A 3–3 D
11 Sep Vissel Kobe A 1–2 L
06 Sep Urawa Red Diamonds H 0–1 L
02 Sep FC Mito Holly Hock A 2–4 L
29 Aug Tokyo Verdy A 2–0 W
22 Aug Avispa Fukuoka H 3–2 W

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

55% Both Teams to Score
H2H (29 games)
55% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
8% Clean Sheets
Kawasaki Frontale this season
25% 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
5/2
16-30
–/3
31-45
7/4
46-60
5/4
61-75
4/6
76+
5/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Kashima Antlers
0-15
4/1
16-30
2/4
31-45
5/4
46-60
4/6
61-75
4/–
76+
6/4
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Kawasaki Frontale
Marcinho 8 G 3 A
Yasuto Wakizaka 4 G 4 A
Tatsuya Ito 3 G 3 A
Lazar Romanic 2 G
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: Kawasaki Frontale gets underway.
  • 5' Kawasaki Frontale are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Kashima Antlers's shape.
  • 10' Kawasaki Frontale seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
  • 15' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 19' What a moment for Pedro Romano! That strike on 19 puts his side firmly in control.
  • 24' 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.
  • 29' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 34' Marcinho has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 1 cards already picked up this season.
  • 37' It’s gonna be a card for Yuki Yamamoto.
  • 42' It looks like no one’s ball. Kashima Antlers is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 43' It’s gonna be a card for Derik Lacerda.
  • 44' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Leo Ceara makes it 1-1.
  • 46' Kashima Antlers manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Gaku Shibasaki is hanging Matheus Bueno on the field on 46 minute.
  • 48' Brilliant from the ! Marcinho makes it 2-1 with a superb finish on 45.
  • 53' Supporters expect more eagerness from Tatsuya Ito, as he is very good at scoring at Todoroki Athletics Stadium with 8 goals in the last 8 games.
  • 54' Tatsuya Ito makes no mistake. The score reads 3-1 and Kawasaki Frontale are in front.
  • 59' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 60' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Kento Misao.
  • 65' Kawasaki Frontale are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Kashima Antlers backline.
  • 67' Leo Ceara has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 67 minutes.
  • 67' Kawasaki Frontale make a change. Marcinho trudges off to be replaced by Ryuki Osa on 67 minutes.
  • 68' Leo Ceara doubles the advantage! 3-3 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
  • 70' The crowd applauds Ryuta Koike as he leaves the pitch. Rikuto Hirose steps in for Kashima Antlers.
  • 75' Kashima Antlers started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 75.
  • 80' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Kawasaki Frontale and Kashima Antlers are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 82' Yan Santos has so much to prove this time. He replaces Yuma Suzuki on 82 minute.
  • 83' Yuta Matsumura is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 1 goals this season for the .
  • 84' A change in the Kawasaki Frontale ranks — Derik Lacerda exits the field as Kyosuke Mochiyama enters on 84.
  • 86' Another change for Kawasaki Frontale made on 86 minute. Kento Tachibanada leaves to be changed by So Kawahara.
  • 90' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Pedro Romano.
  • Game over. The scoreline of 3-3 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.

Lineups

Kawasaki Frontale Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Shigetoshi Hasebe

Kashima Antlers Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Toru Oniki

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Leandro Damiao 4
Leo Ceara 4
Marcinho 3
Yasuto Wakizaka 3
Juan 2
Kento Misao 2
Tatsuya Hasegawa 2
Kazuya Yamamura 2

Head to Head

2026-09-19 Kawasaki Frontale 3–3 Kashima Antlers 2026-04-12 Kawasaki Frontale 0–2 Kashima Antlers 2026-03-14 Kashima Antlers 1–0 Kawasaki Frontale 2025-07-05 Kawasaki Frontale 2–1 Kashima Antlers 2025-05-11 Kashima Antlers 2–1 Kawasaki Frontale

Kawasaki Frontale Form

2026-09-19 Kawasaki Frontale 3–3 Kashima Antlers D 2026-09-12 FC Mito Holly Hock 0–1 Kawasaki Frontale W 2026-09-06 Kawasaki Frontale 3–1 Shimizu S-Pulse W 2026-09-02 FC Machida Zelvia 2–1 Kawasaki Frontale L 2026-08-29 Kawasaki Frontale 4–2 JEF United Ichihara Chiba W 2026-08-22 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 1–1 Kawasaki Frontale D

Kashima Antlers Form

2026-09-19 Kawasaki Frontale 3–3 Kashima Antlers D 2026-09-11 Vissel Kobe 2–1 Kashima Antlers L 2026-09-06 Kashima Antlers 0–1 Urawa Red Diamonds L 2026-09-02 FC Mito Holly Hock 4–2 Kashima Antlers L 2026-08-29 Tokyo Verdy 0–2 Kashima Antlers W 2026-08-22 Kashima Antlers 3–2 Avispa Fukuoka W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.76 Kawasaki Frontale xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.11 Kashima Antlers xG
I would bet for: Kawasaki Frontale or Kashima Antlers 76% + Over 2.5 goals 73%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Kawasaki Frontale36% Draw24% Kashima Antlers40%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes72% 0% No28%
Avg goals/match: 3.87
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 97%
3%
± 1.5 90%
10%
± 2.5 73%
27%
± 3.5 53%
47%
± 4.5 35%
65%

Double Chance

Kawasaki Frontale or Draw
59%
Draw or Kashima Antlers
64%
Kawasaki Frontale or Kashima Antlers
76%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Kawasaki Frontale26% Draw38% Kashima Antlers36%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✗ 3–3 not predicted
3 – 3
Actual
1 – 1
8.6%
1 – 2
7.9%
2 – 2
6.9%
2 – 1
6.6%
1 – 3
5.5%
2 – 3
4.8%
0 – 2
4.7%
3 – 2
4%
0 – 1
3.9%
3 – 1
3.9%
2 – 0
3.3%
0 – 3
3.3%

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% 15% 68%
-0.5 32% — 68%
+0.5 54% — 46%
+1 54% 19% 27%
+1.5 73% — 27%
+2 73% 14% 13%
+2.5 87% — 13%

Clean Sheet

Kawasaki Frontale keeps clean sheet
13% ✓
Kashima Antlers keeps clean sheet
18% ✓

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