Sagan Tosu FC vs Kashima Antlers, J. League 2020 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Sagan Tosu FC vs Kashima Antlers — J. League at Ekimae Real Estate Stadium.
- Sagan Tosu FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
- Kashima Antlers 18 games · 45 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Satoshi Karakami
- Referee Koichiro Fukushima
- Referee Toshiyuki Wazumi
- Referee
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Oct | Kashima Antlers | H | 0–2 | L |
| 10 Oct | Urawa Red Diamonds | H | 0–1 | L |
| 07 Oct | Gamba Osaka | H | 1–2 | L |
| 03 Oct | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | A | 0–3 | L |
| 30 Sep | Yokohama F·Marinos | A | 1–1 | D |
| 27 Sep | FC Tōkyō | H | 3–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Oct | Sagan Tosu FC | A | 2–0 | W |
| 10 Oct | Yokohama FC | H | 3–2 | W |
| 03 Oct | Gamba Osaka | A | 0–2 | L |
| 27 Sep | Oita FC Trinita | H | 0–2 | L |
| 23 Sep | Shonan Bellmare | H | 1–0 | W |
| 19 Sep | Cerezo Osaka FC | A | 2–1 | W |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
H2H (16 games)
44%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
61%
Clean Sheets
Kashima Antlers this season
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' We are underway at Ekimae Real Estate Stadium. The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' 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 Ryota Nagaki suffering a number of foals already.
- 10' Japan international Ryoya Morishita has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 12' Kashima Antlers is taking the lead after the goal scored by Ryohei Shirasaki on 12.
- 17' The home supporters are growing impatient. Sagan Tosu FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 22' Teruki Hara has been relatively quiet despite scoring 6 goals in his last 279 appearances.
- 27' Ayumu Ohata, a Japan , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 32' Kashima Antlers are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 37' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Sagan Tosu FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 41' That is a Yellow card for Kashima Antlers. Kento Misao will be fuming at that decision.
- 46' Yuta Higuchi has so much to prove this time. He replaces Kaisei Ishii on 46 minute.
- 51' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 56' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Sagan Tosu FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 60' The referee has no hesitation. Daiki Matsuoka is booked for Sagan Tosu FC — Yellow card on 60.
- 62' Shoma Doi is ready to make an impact after coming on for Ryuji Izumi at the 62 minute mark.
- 67' It is a cagey affair so far. Sagan Tosu FC in their trying to find a way past Kashima Antlers's compact .
- 72' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Antonio Carlos will be considering his options from the bench.
- 74' A change in the Kashima Antlers ranks — Ryohei Shirasaki exits the field as Leo Silva enters on 74.
- 75' Kashima Antlers manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Yuta Matsumura is hanging Ryotaro Araki on the field on 75 minute.
- 79' Sagan Tosu FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Ayumu Ohata is hanging Yuto Uchida on the field on 79 minute.
- 84' Sagan Tosu FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Kashima Antlers backline.
- 86' Tomoya Inukai is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Sagan Tosu FC 0-2 Kashima Antlers.
Lineups
Sagan Tosu FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 18
- 4
- 41
-
33
Kaisei Ishii ↓ Yuta Higuchi 46'
- 7
- 15
- 2
-
23
Fuchi Honda ↓ Tomoya Koyamatsu 62'
-
9
Tiago Alves ↓ Ayumu Ohata 79'
-
6
Yuto Uchida ↓ Ayumu Ohata 79'
- 28
Bench
- 50
- 1
-
30
Yuta Higuchi ↑ 46'
-
16
Daichi Hayashi ↑ 62'
-
31
Ayumu Ohata ↑ 79'
-
22
Tomoya Koyamatsu ↑ 62'
-
20
Renzo Lopez ↑ 79'
Coach
Myung-Hwi Kim
Kashima Antlers Lineups
Starting XI
- 14
- 20
- 31
- 28
- 39
- 6
-
41
Ryohei Shirasaki ↓ Leo Silva 74'
- 37
-
11
Ryuji Izumi ↓ Shoma Doi 62'
-
9
Everaldo ↓ Ayase Ueda 75'
-
26
Ryotaro Araki ↓ Yuta Matsumura 75'
Bench
- 1
-
8
Shoma Doi ↑ 62'
-
4
Leo Silva ↑ 74'
-
36
Ayase Ueda ↑ 75'
-
27
Yuta Matsumura ↑ 75'
- 19
- 42
Coach
Antonio Carlos
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Taisei Miyashiro | 2 |
| Marcelo Ryan | 2 |
| Ryohei Shirasaki | 2 |
| Masaya Tashiro | 2 |
| Kimito Nono | 2 |
| Yuta Higuchi | 2 |
| Keita Yamashita | 2 |
| Yuma Suzuki | 2 |
Head to Head
Sagan Tosu FC Form
Kashima Antlers Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.98
Sagan Tosu FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.21
Kashima Antlers xG
I would bet for:
Kashima Antlers or Draw 71% + Under 2.5 goals 63%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Kashima Antlers win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.19
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 1.5 | 64% |
|
36% |
| ± 2.5 | 37% |
|
63% |
| ± 3.5 | 18% |
|
82% |
| ± 4.5 | 8% |
|
92% |
Double Chance
Sagan Tosu FC or Draw
60%
Draw or Kashima Antlers
71%
Sagan Tosu FC or Kashima Antlers
69%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Kashima Antlers win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14.2%
0 – 0
13.5%
0 – 1
12.3%
1 – 0
9.7%
0 – 2
Actual
1 – 2
7.8%
2 – 1
6.3%
2 – 0
5.2%
2 – 2
3.9%
1 – 3
3.2%
0 – 3
3.1%
3 – 1
2.1%
Asian Handicap — Sagan Tosu FC
| Handicap | Sagan Tosu FC covers | Push | Kashima Antlers covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 8% | 89% |
| -1.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -1 | 11% | 18% | 72% |
| -0.5 | 28% | — | 72% |
| +0.5 | 61% | — | 39% |
| +1 | 61% | 22% | 18% |
| +1.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +2 | 82% | 12% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Sagan Tosu FC keeps clean sheet
31%
✓
Kashima Antlers keeps clean sheet
38%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

