Kyoto Sanga FC vs Kashima Antlers, J. League 2024 REGULAR SEASON
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Kyoto Sanga FC vs Kashima Antlers — J. League at Sanga Stadium by KYOCERA.
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Nov | Kashima Antlers | H | 0–0 | D |
| 09 Nov | Kawasaki Frontale | H | 1–1 | D |
| 03 Nov | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | A | 1–0 | W |
| 19 Oct | Sagan Tosu FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 06 Oct | Vissel Kobe | H | 2–3 | L |
| 28 Sep | Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo | A | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Nov | Kyoto Sanga FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 09 Nov | Nagoya Grampus | H | 0–0 | D |
| 01 Nov | Kawasaki Frontale | A | 3–1 | W |
| 19 Oct | Avispa Fukuoka | H | 0–0 | D |
| 05 Oct | Albirex Niigata | A | 4–0 | W |
| 28 Sep | Shonan Bellmare | A | 2–3 | 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' Kyoto Sanga FC have kicked off against Kashima Antlers. Both sides are eager to make an early statement.
- 5' Kyoto Sanga FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 10' The travelling Kashima Antlers supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 15' Yuta Higuchi is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Kyoto Sanga FC tonight.
- 20' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 25' Kyoto Sanga FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Kashima Antlers backline.
- 30' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Kwi-Jea Cho will be considering his options from the bench.
- 35' Supporters expect more eagerness from Papagaio, as he is very good at scoring at Sanga Stadium by KYOCERA with 11 goals in the last 9 games.
- 40' Kashima Antlers is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 45' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Marco Tulio on 45 minutes.
- 46' Kashima Antlers manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Kyosuke Tagawa is hanging Hayato Nakama on the field on 46 minute.
- 51' The 34-year-old Hayato Nakama has been sensational this season — 1 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 56' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Kyoto Sanga FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 61' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 66' Talles is ready to make an impact after coming on for Yuta Higuchi at the 66 minute mark.
- 70' Fresh legs for Kyoto Sanga FC! Yuta Toyokawa comes on to replace Marco Tulio.
- 75' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Kyoto Sanga FC and Kashima Antlers are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 80' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 83' Another change for Kashima Antlers made on 83 minute. Shintaro Nago leaves to be changed by Keisuke Tsukui.
- 88' Naomichi Ueda has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 90' Kyoto Sanga FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Murilo is hanging Papagaio on the field on 90 minute.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. take all three points.
Lineups
Kyoto Sanga FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 9
- 99
- 14
- 2
- 39
- 50
- 24
- 7
- 44
- 10
- 26
Bench
- 37
- 77
- 23
- 96
- 94
- 48
- 17
Coach
Kwi-Jea Cho
Kashima Antlers Lineups
Starting XI
- 10
- 13
- 55
- 6
- 2
-
30
Shintaro Nago ↓ Homare Tokuda 83'
- 5
-
14
Yuta Higuchi ↓ Talles 66'
-
33
Hayato Nakama ↓ Kyosuke Tagawa 46'
- 1
- 36
Bench
-
11
Kyosuke Tagawa ↑ 46'
- 31
- 26
- 34
-
39
Keisuke Tsukui ↑ 83'
-
41
Homare Tokuda ↑ 83'
-
17
Talles ↑ 66'
Coach
Ranko Popovic
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Papagaio | 3 |
| Leo Ceara | 2 |
| Diego Pituca | 2 |
| Shu Morooka | 1 |
| Masaya Okugawa | 1 |
| Yuma Suzuki | 1 |
| Marco Tulio | 1 |
| Arthur Caike | 1 |
Head to Head
Kyoto Sanga FC Form
Kashima Antlers Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.86
Kyoto Sanga FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.66
Kashima Antlers xG
I would bet for:
Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.52
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 72% |
|
28% |
| ± 2.5 | 46% |
|
54% |
| ± 3.5 | 25% |
|
75% |
| ± 4.5 | 12% |
|
88% |
Double Chance
Kyoto Sanga FC or Draw
52%
Draw or Kashima Antlers
76%
Kyoto Sanga FC or Kashima Antlers
72%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 1
12.5%
1 – 1
12.3%
0 – 2
10.8%
0 – 0
Actual
1 – 2
9.2%
0 – 3
5.9%
1 – 0
5.9%
1 – 3
5.2%
2 – 1
4.7%
2 – 2
4%
2 – 0
2.9%
0 – 4
2.5%
Asian Handicap — Kyoto Sanga FC
| Handicap | Kyoto Sanga FC covers | Push | Kashima Antlers covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 1% | — | 99% |
| -2 | 1% | 5% | 94% |
| -1.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -1 | 6% | 12% | 82% |
| -0.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| +0.5 | 45% | — | 55% |
| +1 | 45% | 24% | 31% |
| +1.5 | 69% | — | 31% |
| +2 | 69% | 17% | 13% |
| +2.5 | 87% | — | 13% |
Clean Sheet
Kyoto Sanga FC keeps clean sheet
20%
✗
Kashima Antlers keeps clean sheet
43%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

