Saturday , 14 November 2026

Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Kashima Antlers, J. League 2025 REGULAR SEASON

J. League · 2025
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
1 – 0
Full Time
Kashima Antlers
Wed 2 Apr 2025 · 10:00 UTC Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima HT 45' · FT 45'
Y 37' Leo Ceara
Naoki Maeda 45' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Kashima Antlers — J. League at Edion Peace Wing 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 Kyōto 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 Tōkyō 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
2025-04-02 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 1–0 Kashima Antlers 2024-09-14 Kashima Antlers 2–2 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 2024-05-15 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 1–3 Kashima Antlers 2023-07-08 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 1–1 Kashima Antlers 2023-04-01 Kashima Antlers 1–2 Sanfrecce Hiroshima

Recent Form

Sanfrecce Hiroshima
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
02 Apr Kashima Antlers H 1–0 W
29 Mar Kyōto Sanga FC A 0–1 L
16 Mar Kashiwa Reysol H 1–1 D
02 Mar Yokohama FC H 1–0 W
26 Feb Shimizu S-Pulse A 1–1 D
23 Feb Yokohama F·Marinos H 1–0 W
Kashima Antlers
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
02 Apr Sanfrecce Hiroshima A 0–1 L
29 Mar Vissel Kobe H 1–0 W
16 Mar Urawa Red Diamonds H 1–1 D
08 Mar Kashiwa Reysol A 3–1 W
01 Mar FC Tōkyō H 2–0 W
26 Feb Albirex Niigata H 2–1 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
62% Clean Sheets
Sanfrecce Hiroshima this season
23% 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
1/1
16-30
4/2
31-45
4/2
46-60
7/2
61-75
7/1
76+
6/2
■ Scored ■ Conceded
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)

Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Akito Suzuki 10 G 4 A
Mutsuki Kato 3 G 3 A
Shuto Nakano 3 G 2 A
Shun Ayukawa 3 G 1 A
Sebastien Haller 3 G 1 A
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' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Sanfrecce Hiroshima launch into their encounter with Kashima Antlers.
  • 5' Ryuta Koike is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Sanfrecce Hiroshima tonight.
  • 10' The 31-year-old Ryo Germain has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 1 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 15' It looks like no one’s ball. Kashima Antlers is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 20' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
  • 22' GOAL! Naoki Maeda fires home to make it 1-0!
  • 27' Sanfrecce Hiroshima are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 32' 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 Kento Misao suffering a number of foals already.
  • 35' The Kashima Antlers manager makes a substitution. Aleksandar Cavric departs to be replaced by Shu Morooka.
  • 37' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Leo Ceara on 37 minutes.
  • 42' Shu Morooka has been relatively quiet despite scoring 11 goals in his last 458 appearances.
  • 45' The referee has no hesitation. Naoki Maeda is booked for Sanfrecce Hiroshima — card on 45.
  • 46' Another substitution for Sanfrecce Hiroshima to replace Tsukasa Shiotani by Shuto Nakano on 46 minute.
  • 51' It looks surprising Kashima Antlers does not make any changes. Ryotaro Araki has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
  • 56' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 61' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 61 minutes.
  • 62' Mutsuki Kato is ready to make an impact after coming on for Naoki Maeda at the 62 minute mark.
  • 67' 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.
  • 70' Shunki Higashi gets the nod from Sanfrecce Hiroshima. He replaces Daiki Suga and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 75' Another substitution for Sanfrecce Hiroshima to replace Yotaro Nakajima by Sota Nakamura on 75 minute.
  • 78' The whistle greets Kimito Nono as he departs to be replaced by Kyosuke Tagawa.
  • 83' Tsukasa Shiotani has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 1 cards already picked up this season.
  • 88' The whistle greets Leo Ceara as he departs to be replaced by Ryotaro Araki.
  • 90' Sota Koshimichi is ready to make an impact after coming on for Naoto Arai at the 90 minute mark.
  • Sanfrecce Hiroshima celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

Lineups

Sanfrecce Hiroshima Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Michael Skibbe

Kashima Antlers Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Toru Oniki

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Yoshifumi Kashiwa 4
Douglas Vieira 3
Ryotaro Araki 3
Ezequiel 3
Patric 2
Yuya Asano 2
Patric 2
Arthur Caike 2

Head to Head

2025-04-02 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 1–0 Kashima Antlers 2024-09-14 Kashima Antlers 2–2 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 2024-05-15 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 1–3 Kashima Antlers 2023-07-08 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 1–1 Kashima Antlers 2023-04-01 Kashima Antlers 1–2 Sanfrecce Hiroshima

Sanfrecce Hiroshima Form

2025-04-02 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 1–0 Kashima Antlers W 2025-03-29 Kyōto Sanga FC 1–0 Sanfrecce Hiroshima L 2025-03-16 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 1–1 Kashiwa Reysol D 2025-03-02 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 1–0 Yokohama FC W 2025-02-26 Shimizu S-Pulse 1–1 Sanfrecce Hiroshima D 2025-02-23 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 1–0 Yokohama F·Marinos W

Kashima Antlers Form

2025-04-02 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 1–0 Kashima Antlers L 2025-03-29 Kashima Antlers 1–0 Vissel Kobe W 2025-03-16 Kashima Antlers 1–1 Urawa Red Diamonds D 2025-03-08 Kashiwa Reysol 1–3 Kashima Antlers W 2025-03-01 Kashima Antlers 2–0 FC Tōkyō W 2025-02-26 Kashima Antlers 2–1 Albirex Niigata W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.27 Sanfrecce Hiroshima xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.41 Kashima Antlers xG
I would bet for: Sanfrecce Hiroshima or Kashima Antlers 73%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Sanfrecce Hiroshima38% Draw27% Kashima Antlers35%
Actual: Sanfrecce Hiroshima win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes55% 0% No45%
Avg goals/match: 2.68
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 91%
9%
± 1.5 75%
25%
± 2.5 49%
51%
± 3.5 28%
72%
± 4.5 14%
86%

Double Chance

Sanfrecce Hiroshima or Draw
66%
Draw or Kashima Antlers
62%
Sanfrecce Hiroshima or Kashima Antlers
73%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Sanfrecce Hiroshima24% Draw47% Kashima Antlers29%
Actual: Sanfrecce Hiroshima win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.2%
0 – 0
8.9%
0 – 1
8.7%
1 – 2
8.3%
1 – 0
Actual
2 – 1
7.5%
0 – 2
6.7%
2 – 0
5.4%
2 – 2
5.3%
1 – 3
3.9%
3 – 1
3.2%
0 – 3
3.1%

Asian Handicap — Sanfrecce Hiroshima

Handicap Sanfrecce Hiroshima covers Push Kashima Antlers covers
-2.5 5% — 95%
-2 5% 10% 85%
-1.5 15% — 85%
-1 15% 18% 68%
-0.5 32% — 68%
+0.5 61% — 39%
+1 61% 20% 19%
+1.5 81% — 19%
+2 81% 12% 7%
+2.5 93% — 7%

Clean Sheet

Sanfrecce Hiroshima keeps clean sheet
25% ✗
Kashima Antlers keeps clean sheet
29% ✓

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