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Sagan Tosu FC vs Kashima Antlers, J. League 2019 REGULAR SEASON

J. League · 2019
Sagan Tosu FC
1 – 0
Full Time
Kashima Antlers
Sun 26 May 2019 · 05:00 UTC HT 45' · FT 45'
Isaac Cuenca 22' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Sagan Tosu FC vs Kashima Antlers — J. League .

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 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

3
5
8
Sagan Tosu FC 16 games · Avg 2.7 goals Kashima Antlers
Last 5 meetings
2019-05-26 Sagan Tosu FC 1–0 Kashima Antlers 2018-12-01 Kashima Antlers 0–0 Sagan Tosu FC 2018-04-08 Kashima Antlers 2–0 Sagan Tosu FC 2018-03-18 Sagan Tosu FC 0–1 Kashima Antlers 2017-11-25 Sagan Tosu FC 1–1 Kashima Antlers

Recent Form

Sagan Tosu FC
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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 Oita FC Trinita A 0–2 L
28 Apr Shonan Bellmare H 0–2 L
20 Apr Matsumoto Yamaga FC A 0–1 L
Kashima Antlers
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
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)
44% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
61% Clean Sheets
Kashima Antlers this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

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' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Sagan Tosu FC is hosting Kashima Antlers for another epic battle.
  • 5' Sagan Tosu FC currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 10' It looks like no one’s ball. Kashima Antlers is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 15' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
  • 20' 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.
  • 22' Controversy at the stadium! Isaac Cuenca argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 27' Over 27 minutes have gone by without a meaningful attack. The supporters want more.
  • 32' Leo Silva, a Brazil , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 37' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 42' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 47' A quiet spell here at . Sagan Tosu FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
  • 52' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 57' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 58' Time for substitution for Kashima Antlers. Ryohei Shirasaki is replaced by Hiroki Abe.
  • 63' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 68' Yasushi Endo has been relatively quiet despite scoring 11 goals in his last 447 appearances.
  • 73' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Sagan Tosu FC and Kashima Antlers are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
  • 77' Yoshiki Takahashi is ready to make an impact after coming on for Mu Kanazaki at the 77 minute mark.
  • 80' Yasushi Endo is replacing Leandro for the Kashima Antlers side.
  • 85' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Myung-Hwi Kim will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 86' A tactical swap from Sagan Tosu FC — Yuji Ono on, Daiki Matsuoka off on 86 minutes.
  • 87' Kashima Antlers manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Takeshi Kanamori is hanging Shoma Doi on the field on 87 minute.
  • 90' Time for substitution for Sagan Tosu FC. Riki Harakawa is replaced by Kazuki Anzai.
  • With this win, Sagan Tosu FC is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.

Lineups

Sagan Tosu FC Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Myung-Hwi Kim

Kashima Antlers Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Go Oiwa

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Kimito Nono 2
Yuta Higuchi 2
Keita Yamashita 2
Yuma Suzuki 2
Ayase Ueda 2
Taisei Miyashiro 2
Marcelo Ryan 2
Ryohei Shirasaki 2

Head to Head

2019-05-26 Sagan Tosu FC 1–0 Kashima Antlers 2018-12-01 Kashima Antlers 0–0 Sagan Tosu FC 2018-04-08 Kashima Antlers 2–0 Sagan Tosu FC 2018-03-18 Sagan Tosu FC 0–1 Kashima Antlers 2017-11-25 Sagan Tosu FC 1–1 Kashima Antlers

Sagan Tosu FC Form

2019-05-26 Sagan Tosu FC 1–0 Kashima Antlers W 2019-05-17 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 0–1 Sagan Tosu FC W 2019-05-11 Sagan Tosu FC 3–1 Gamba Osaka W 2019-05-04 Oita FC Trinita 2–0 Sagan Tosu FC L 2019-04-28 Sagan Tosu FC 0–2 Shonan Bellmare L 2019-04-20 Matsumoto Yamaga FC 1–0 Sagan Tosu FC L

Kashima Antlers Form

2019-05-26 Sagan Tosu FC 1–0 Kashima Antlers L 2019-05-18 Kashima Antlers 5–0 Matsumoto Yamaga FC W 2019-05-12 Vissel Kobe 0–1 Kashima Antlers W 2019-05-03 Kashima Antlers 3–0 Shimizu S-Pulse W 2019-04-28 Yokohama F·Marinos 2–1 Kashima Antlers L 2019-04-20 Kashima Antlers 1–0 Vegalta Sendai W

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

✓ Correct
Sagan Tosu FC41% Draw32% Kashima Antlers27%
Actual: Sagan Tosu FC win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes41% 0% No59%
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

✓ Correct
Sagan Tosu FC26% Draw55% Kashima Antlers19%
Actual: 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.