Kyoto Sanga FC vs Kashima Antlers, J. League 2022 REGULAR SEASON
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Kyoto Sanga FC vs Kashima Antlers — J. League .
- Kyoto Sanga FC 18 games · 23 pts (2026/26)
- Kashima Antlers 18 games · 45 pts (2026/26)
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Sep | Kashima Antlers | H | 1–1 | D |
| 03 Sep | Vissel Kobe | H | 2–0 | W |
| 27 Aug | Shimizu S-Pulse | A | 0–1 | L |
| 06 Aug | Kashiwa Reysol | H | 1–2 | L |
| 30 Jul | Gamba Osaka | A | 1–1 | D |
| 17 Jul | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | H | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Sep | Kyoto Sanga FC | A | 1–1 | D |
| 03 Sep | Urawa Red Diamonds | H | 2–2 | D |
| 27 Aug | Kawasaki Frontale | A | 1–2 | L |
| 21 Aug | Shonan Bellmare | A | 1–1 | D |
| 14 Aug | Avispa Fukuoka | H | 2–0 | W |
| 06 Aug | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | H | 0–2 | L |
Season Stats
| Kyoto Sanga FC | Kashima Antlers | |
|---|---|---|
| #8 | Position | #11 |
| 23 | Points | 45 |
| 18 | Played | 18 |
| 8 / 0 / 10 | W / D / L | 15 / 0 / 3 |
| 32 | Scored | 40 |
| 39 | Conceded | 20 |
| -7 | GD | +20 |
| 1.28 | PPG | 2.50 |
| 44% | Win % | 83% |
Key Stats
38%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
13%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
17%
Clean Sheets
Kyoto Sanga FC this season
Kyoto Sanga FC this season
61%
Clean Sheets
Kashima Antlers this season
Kashima Antlers this season
Kyoto Sanga FC are 8th (23 pts). Kashima Antlers are 11th (45 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Kyoto Sanga FC
0-15
1/2
16-30
2/3
31-45
2/1
46-60
2/2
61-75
–/6
76+
2/4
■ 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' It’s Showtime! The match between Kyoto Sanga FC and Kashima Antlers is underway.
- 5' Everaldo needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
- 10' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Kyoto Sanga FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 15' Ikuma Sekigawa has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 20' Magnificent from Ryogo Yamasaki! That is 21 goals in 418 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 25' Ryotaro Araki is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Kyoto Sanga FC tonight.
- 30' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Kyoto Sanga FC and Kashima Antlers are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 35' A quiet spell here at . Kyoto Sanga FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 38' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Kyo Sato on 38 minutes.
- 40' Controversy at the stadium! Ryotaro Araki argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
- 45' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 46' Another change for Kyoto Sanga FC made on 46 minute. Kyo Sato leaves to be changed by Yuki Honda.
- 51' Kyoto Sanga FC is showing some good football. However, Kyoto Sanga FC are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 56' Kyoto Sanga FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Kashima Antlers's shape.
- 58' A change in the Kashima Antlers ranks — Shoma Doi exits the field as Arthur Caike enters on 58.
- 59' It is a substitution in Kyoto Sanga FC team. Yuta Toyokawa is replaced by Yudai Kimura on 59 minute.
- 64' Kashima Antlers fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 69' With 0 assists to his name this season, Arthur Caike is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Kashima Antlers.
- 70' Yuta Higuchi is ready to make an impact after coming on for Itsuki Oda at the 70 minute mark.
- 73' Another substitution for Kyoto Sanga FC to replace Ryogo Yamasaki by Mendes on 73 minute.
- 76' Diego Pituca doubles the advantage! 1-1 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 81' It is a cagey affair so far. Kyoto Sanga FC in their trying to find a way past Kashima Antlers's compact .
- 85' A tactical swap from Kyoto Sanga FC — Shimpei Fukuoka on, Kosuke Taketomi off on 85 minutes.
- 90' The referee calls foul for Shohei Takeda. He receives a Yellow card.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Kyoto Sanga FC 1-1 Kashima Antlers.
Lineups
Kyoto Sanga FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 14
- 7
- 18
- 11
- 23
- 21
- 3
- 24
- 16
- 44
- 31
Bench
- 32
- 47
- 4
- 9
- 10
- 6
- 40
Coach
Kwi-Jea Cho
Kashima Antlers Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
- 21
- 31
- 2
-
8
Shoma Doi ↓ Arthur Caike 58'
-
16
Itsuki Oda ↓ Yuta Higuchi 70'
-
19
Blessing Eleke ↓ Everaldo 46'
- 5
-
10
Ryotaro Araki ↓ Yuma Suzuki 58'
- 34
-
15
Bueno ↓ Shintaro Nago 46'
Bench
-
40
Yuma Suzuki ↑ 58'
-
30
Shintaro Nago ↑ 46'
-
17
Arthur Caike ↑ 58'
-
9
Everaldo ↑ 46'
-
14
Yuta Higuchi ↑ 70'
- 22
Coach
Daiki Iwamasa
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Papagaio | 3 |
| Leo Ceara | 2 |
| Diego Pituca | 2 |
| Kei Chinen | 1 |
| Kimito Nono | 1 |
| Shu Morooka | 1 |
| Masaya Okugawa | 1 |
| Yuma Suzuki | 1 |
Head to Head
Kyoto Sanga FC Form
Kashima Antlers Form
2022-09-10
Kyoto Sanga FC
1–1
Kashima Antlers
D
2022-09-03
Kashima Antlers
2–2
Urawa Red Diamonds
D
2022-08-27
Kawasaki Frontale
2–1
Kashima Antlers
L
2022-08-21
Shonan Bellmare
1–1
Kashima Antlers
D
2022-08-14
Kashima Antlers
2–0
Avispa Fukuoka
W
2022-08-06
Kashima Antlers
0–2
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.04
Kyoto Sanga FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.57
Kashima Antlers xG
I would bet for:
Kyoto Sanga FC or Kashima Antlers 72%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.61
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 73% |
|
27% |
| ± 2.5 | 48% |
|
52% |
| ± 3.5 | 27% |
|
73% |
| ± 4.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
Double Chance
Kyoto Sanga FC or Draw
57%
Draw or Kashima Antlers
70%
Kyoto Sanga FC or Kashima Antlers
72%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Kyoto Sanga FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 1
10.6%
0 – 0
9.4%
1 – 2
9.1%
0 – 2
8.9%
1 – 0
6.6%
2 – 1
6%
1 – 3
4.8%
2 – 2
4.8%
0 – 3
4.5%
2 – 0
3.9%
2 – 3
2.6%
Asian Handicap — Kyoto Sanga FC
| Handicap | Kyoto Sanga FC covers | Push | Kashima Antlers covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 6% | 91% |
| -1.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -1 | 9% | 15% | 76% |
| -0.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| +0.5 | 52% | — | 48% |
| +1 | 52% | 23% | 25% |
| +1.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +2 | 75% | 15% | 11% |
| +2.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
Clean Sheet
Kyoto Sanga FC keeps clean sheet
22%
✓
Kashima Antlers keeps clean sheet
36%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

