Thursday , 2 July 2026

Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Kashima Antlers, J. League 2021 REGULAR SEASON

J. League · 2021
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
1 – 4
Full Time
Kashima Antlers
Wed 3 Nov 2021 · 06:00 UTC EDION Stadium Hiroshima HT 45' · FT 45'
Tomoya Fujii 45' Y
Yuki Nogami 45' Y
Y 45' Ikuma Sekigawa
Sho Sasaki 65' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Kashima Antlers — J. League at EDION Stadium Hiroshima.

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

7
6
5
Sanfrecce Hiroshima 18 games · Avg 3.0 goals Kashima Antlers
Last 5 meetings
2021-11-03 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 1–4 Kashima Antlers 2021-03-13 Kashima Antlers 1–1 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 2020-10-24 Kashima Antlers 1–0 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 2020-02-23 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 3–0 Kashima Antlers 2019-11-23 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 0–0 Kashima Antlers

Recent Form

Sanfrecce Hiroshima
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
03 Nov Kashima Antlers H 1–4 L
23 Oct Vegalta Sendai A 0–2 L
03 Oct Nagoya Grampus H 1–0 W
26 Sep Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo A 2–0 W
22 Sep Cerezo Osaka FC H 0–1 L
18 Sep Kashiwa Reysol A 3–0 W
Kashima Antlers
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
03 Nov Sanfrecce Hiroshima A 4–1 W
23 Oct FC Tōkyō A 2–1 W
02 Oct Yokohama FC H 1–2 L
26 Sep Cerezo Osaka FC A 2–1 W
22 Sep Kawasaki Frontale H 1–2 L
18 Sep Gamba Osaka H 3–1 W

Season Stats

Sanfrecce Hiroshima Kashima Antlers
#4 Position #11
30 Points 45
18 Played 18
10 / 0 / 8 W / D / L 15 / 0 / 3
41 Scored 40
33 Conceded 20
+8 GD +20
1.67 PPG 2.50
56% Win % 83%

Key Stats

61% Both Teams to Score
H2H (18 games)
56% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
22% Clean Sheets
Sanfrecce Hiroshima this season
61% Clean Sheets
Kashima Antlers this season

Sanfrecce Hiroshima are 4th (30 pts). Kashima Antlers are 11th (45 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Sanfrecce Hiroshima
0-15
3/1
16-30
1/2
31-45
3/1
46-60
5/–
61-75
3/4
76+
1/2
■ 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 Sanfrecce Hiroshima and Kashima Antlers is underway.
  • 3' What composure from Arthur Caike! The Brazil international strokes it home. 0-1.
  • 8' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 8 minutes.
  • 13' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 18' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 23' The energy levels are beginning to show. Naoki Soma might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 28' Magnificent from Keigo Tsunemoto! That is 3 goals in 447 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 33' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Kashima Antlers that had 447 games and scored 468 goals.
  • 34' A goal from the Japan international Toshihiro Aoyama! He fires home on 34 to make it 1-2!
  • 39' Kento Misao has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 18 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
  • 44' Supporters expect more eagerness from Yuki Nogami, as he is very good at scoring at EDION Stadium Hiroshima with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 45' It’s a booking for Sanfrecce Hiroshima player. Tomoya Fujii gets a Yellow card.
  • 50' A goal from the Brazil international Arthur Caike! He fires home on 50 to make it 1-3!
  • 55' Tsukasa Morishima is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Kashima Antlers tonight.
  • 58' Fresh legs for Sanfrecce Hiroshima! Yoshifumi Kashiwa comes on to replace Tomoya Fujii.
  • 63' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 65' Sho Sasaki is having his name booked by the referee on 65.
  • 66' Fresh legs for Kashima Antlers! Ryotaro Araki comes on to replace Shoma Doi.
  • 70' Goal! Ryotaro Araki scores his 22 goal in 447 matches.
  • 71' Ryotaro Araki adds to his 1 season tally! Kashima Antlers lead 1-5 — and this changes everything.
  • 72' Fresh legs for Sanfrecce Hiroshima! Yuya Asano comes on to replace Ezequiel.
  • 77' 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.
  • 80' Everaldo has so much to prove this time. He replaces Ayase Ueda on 80 minute.
  • 85' Tomoya Fujii, a Japan , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 87' Time for substitution for Kashima Antlers. Juan is replaced by Tomoya Inukai.
  • The referee blows the final whistle. Sensational lose for Sanfrecce Hiroshima.

Lineups

Sanfrecce Hiroshima Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Hiroshi Jofuku

Kashima Antlers Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Naoki Soma

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Yoshifumi Kashiwa 4
Ezequiel 3
Douglas Vieira 3
Ryotaro Araki 3
Patric 2
Arthur Caike 2
Hayato Araki 2
Takumu Kawamura 2

Head to Head

2021-11-03 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 1–4 Kashima Antlers 2021-03-13 Kashima Antlers 1–1 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 2020-10-24 Kashima Antlers 1–0 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 2020-02-23 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 3–0 Kashima Antlers 2019-11-23 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 0–0 Kashima Antlers

Sanfrecce Hiroshima Form

2021-11-03 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 1–4 Kashima Antlers L 2021-10-23 Vegalta Sendai 2–0 Sanfrecce Hiroshima L 2021-10-03 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 1–0 Nagoya Grampus W 2021-09-26 Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo 0–2 Sanfrecce Hiroshima W 2021-09-22 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 0–1 Cerezo Osaka FC L 2021-09-18 Kashiwa Reysol 0–3 Sanfrecce Hiroshima W

Kashima Antlers Form

2021-11-03 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 1–4 Kashima Antlers W 2021-10-23 FC Tōkyō 1–2 Kashima Antlers W 2021-10-02 Kashima Antlers 1–2 Yokohama FC L 2021-09-26 Cerezo Osaka FC 1–2 Kashima Antlers W 2021-09-22 Kashima Antlers 1–2 Kawasaki Frontale L 2021-09-18 Kashima Antlers 3–1 Gamba Osaka W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.15 Sanfrecce Hiroshima xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.9 Kashima Antlers xG
I would bet for: Both teams to score 58% + Over 2.5 goals 58%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Sanfrecce Hiroshima26% Draw26% Kashima Antlers48%
Actual: Kashima Antlers win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes58% 0% No42%
Avg goals/match: 3.05
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 94%
6%
± 1.5 81%
19%
± 2.5 58%
42%
± 3.5 36%
64%
± 4.5 20%
80%

Double Chance

Sanfrecce Hiroshima or Draw
52%
Draw or Kashima Antlers
74%
Sanfrecce Hiroshima or Kashima Antlers
74%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Sanfrecce Hiroshima18% Draw43% Kashima Antlers39%
Actual: Kashima Antlers win at HT

Correct Score

✗ 1–4 not predicted
1 – 4
Actual
1 – 1
11.2%
1 – 2
9.5%
0 – 2
8.4%
0 – 1
8.3%
0 – 0
6.4%
1 – 3
6%
2 – 1
5.7%
2 – 2
5.4%
0 – 3
5.2%
1 – 0
4.6%
2 – 3
3.5%
2 – 0
3.1%

Asian Handicap — Sanfrecce Hiroshima

Handicap Sanfrecce Hiroshima covers Push Kashima Antlers covers
-2.5 3% — 97%
-2 3% 6% 91%
-1.5 9% — 91%
-1 9% 13% 78%
-0.5 22% — 78%
+0.5 46% — 54%
+1 46% 22% 31%
+1.5 69% — 31%
+2 69% 17% 15%
+2.5 85% — 15%

Clean Sheet

Sanfrecce Hiroshima keeps clean sheet
16% ✓
Kashima Antlers keeps clean sheet
32% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.