Sagan Tosu FC vs Kashima Antlers, J. League 2019 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Sagan Tosu FC vs Kashima Antlers — J. League .
- Sagan Tosu FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Kashima Antlers 18 games · 45 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Ryo Hirama
- Referee Hajime Matsuo
- Referee Mitsuharu Taketa
- Referee Hironobu Kikawada
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 May | Kashima Antlers | H | 1–0 | W |
| 17 May | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | A | 1–0 | W |
| 11 May | Gamba Osaka | H | 3–1 | W |
| 04 May | Ōita FC Trinita | A | 0–2 | L |
| 28 Apr | Shonan Bellmare | H | 0–2 | L |
| 20 Apr | Matsumoto Yamaga FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 May | Sagan Tosu FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 18 May | Matsumoto Yamaga FC | H | 5–0 | W |
| 12 May | Vissel Kobe | A | 1–0 | W |
| 03 May | Shimizu S-Pulse | H | 3–0 | W |
| 28 Apr | Yokohama F.Marinos | A | 1–2 | L |
| 20 Apr | Vegalta Sendai | H | 1–0 | W |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
H2H (16 games)
44%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
23%
Clean Sheets
Kashima Antlers this season
Kashima Antlers this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
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)
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' Three points are at stake. Sagan Tosu FC host Kashima Antlers — let the battle begin!
- 5' Sagan Tosu FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Kashima Antlers backline.
- 10' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 15' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Sagan Tosu FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 20' Kashima Antlers fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 22' The referee has no hesitation. Isaac Cuenca is booked for Sagan Tosu FC — Yellow card on 22.
- 27' 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 Isaac Cuenca suffering a number of foals already.
- 32' Kashima Antlers is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 37' The travelling Kashima Antlers supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 42' It looks surprising Kashima Antlers does not make any changes. Leandro has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 47' Koki Anzai, a Japan , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 52' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 57' Takeshi Kanamori has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 58' It is a substitution in Kashima Antlers team. Ryohei Shirasaki is replaced by Hiroki Abe on 58 minute.
- 63' Over 63 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
- 68' Kashima Antlers are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 73' Sagan Tosu FC are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 77' Fresh legs for Sagan Tosu FC! Yoshiki Takahashi comes on to replace Mu Kanazaki.
- 80' Time for substitution for Kashima Antlers. Leandro is replaced by Yasushi Endo.
- 85' Yasushi Endo is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Kashima Antlers tonight.
- 86' Sagan Tosu FC make a change. Daiki Matsuoka trudges off to be replaced by Yuji Ono on 86 minutes.
- 87' Takeshi Kanamori has so much to prove this time. He replaces Shoma Doi on 87 minute.
- 90' The supporters are chanting for Kazuki Anzai. He replaces Riki Harakawa on 90 minute.
- Kashima Antlers will have plenty to reflect on. Sagan Tosu FC were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Sagan Tosu FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 18
- 2
- 13
- 3
- 6
-
4
Riki Harakawa ↓ Kazuki Anzai 90'
- 36
-
41
Daiki Matsuoka ↓ Yuji Ono 86'
-
44
Mu Kanazaki ↓ Yoshiki Takahashi 77'
- 11
- 7
Bench
- 1
- 9
-
24
Kazuki Anzai ↑ 90'
-
14
Yoshiki Takahashi ↑ 77'
-
40
Yuji Ono ↑ 86'
- 19
- 22
Coach
Myung-Hwi Kim
Kashima Antlers Lineups
Starting XI
- 5
- 20
- 18
- 1
- 22
- 39
- 16
-
8
Shoma Doi ↓ Takeshi Kanamori 87'
- 4
-
41
Ryohei Shirasaki ↓ Hiroki Abe 58'
-
11
Leandro ↓ Yasushi Endo 80'
Bench
- 21
- 28
-
25
Yasushi Endo ↑ 80'
- 13
- 6
-
14
Takeshi Kanamori ↑ 87'
-
10
Hiroki Abe ↑ 58'
Coach
Go Oiwa
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Keita Yamashita | 2 |
| Yuma Suzuki | 2 |
| Ayase Ueda | 2 |
| Taisei Miyashiro | 2 |
| Marcelo Ryan | 2 |
| Ryohei Shirasaki | 2 |
| Masaya Tashiro | 2 |
| Kimito Nono | 2 |
Head to Head
Sagan Tosu FC Form
Kashima Antlers Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.1
Sagan Tosu FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.91
Kashima Antlers xG
I would bet for:
Sagan Tosu FC or Draw 72% + Under 2.5 goals 68%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Sagan Tosu FC win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.01
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 84% |
|
16% |
| ± 1.5 | 60% |
|
40% |
| ± 2.5 | 32% |
|
68% |
| ± 3.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
| ± 4.5 | 6% |
|
94% |
Double Chance
Sagan Tosu FC or Draw
72%
Draw or Kashima Antlers
59%
Sagan Tosu FC or Kashima Antlers
68%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
15.9%
1 – 1
14.4%
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
10.8%
2 – 0
7.8%
2 – 1
7.2%
1 – 2
5.9%
0 – 2
5.2%
2 – 2
3.4%
3 – 0
2.8%
3 – 1
2.7%
1 – 3
1.8%
Asian Handicap — Sagan Tosu FC
| Handicap | Sagan Tosu FC covers | Push | Kashima Antlers covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 11% | 84% |
| -1.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -1 | 16% | 22% | 62% |
| -0.5 | 38% | — | 62% |
| +0.5 | 72% | — | 28% |
| +1 | 72% | 18% | 10% |
| +1.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
| +2 | 90% | 7% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Sagan Tosu FC keeps clean sheet
41%
✗
Kashima Antlers keeps clean sheet
34%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.