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Tokushima Vortis vs Kashima Antlers, J. League 2021 REGULAR SEASON

J. League · 2021
Tokushima Vortis
0 – 1
Full Time
Kashima Antlers
Sat 17 Apr 2021 · 05:00 UTC Pocari Sweat Stadium HT 45+5' · FT 45+6'
Ken Iwao 45' Y
Y 87' Leo Silva

Overview

Match Preview

Tokushima Vortis vs Kashima Antlers — J. League at Pocari Sweat Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Yudai Yamamoto
  • Referee Akihiko Ikeuchi
  • Referee Toshiyuki Wazumi
  • Referee Mikiya Nishimura
  • Referee Takao Nishiyama

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

2
Tokushima Vortis 2 games · Avg 2.0 goals Kashima Antlers
Last 5 meetings
2021-04-17 Tokushima Vortis 0–1 Kashima Antlers

Recent Form

Tokushima Vortis
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
17 Apr Kashima Antlers H 0–1 L
14 Apr Cerezo Osaka FC A 2–1 W
11 Apr Urawa Red Diamonds A 0–1 L
07 Apr Vegalta Sendai H 1–0 W
04 Apr Shimizu S-Pulse A 3–0 W
21 Mar Yokohama FC H 2–1 W
Kashima Antlers
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
17 Apr Tokushima Vortis A 1–0 W
11 Apr Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo A 2–2 D
07 Apr Kashiwa Reysol H 2–1 W
03 Apr Urawa Red Diamonds A 1–2 L
21 Mar Nagoya Grampus H 0–1 L
17 Mar Avispa Fukuoka A 0–1 L

Key Stats

0% Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
50% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
14% Clean Sheets
Kashima Antlers this season

Goal Timing (This Season)

Kashima Antlers
0-15
–/1
16-30
1/2
31-45
3/2
46-60
3/5
61-75
3/–
76+
3/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Kashima Antlers
Leo Ceara 11 G
Aleksandar Cavric 4 G 1 A
Takuya Uchida 2 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' That's the starting whistle at Pocari Sweat Stadium. Ninety minutes of football awaits between Tokushima Vortis and Kashima Antlers.
  • 5' Kashima Antlers are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 10' 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.
  • 15' Tokushima Vortis are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 20' With 0 assists to his name this season, Itsuki Someno is clearly more than just a goal scorer for Kashima Antlers.
  • 25' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Naoki Soma will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 30' Tokushima Vortis is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 31' Koki Machida is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
  • 36' 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 Diego suffering a number of foals already.
  • 41' 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.
  • 45' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Ken Iwao on 45 minutes.
  • 50' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 55' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Tokushima Vortis needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 57' A change in the Tokushima Vortis ranks — Masaki Watai exits the field as Atsushi Kawata enters on 57.
  • 60' Ryohei Shirasaki makes way for Yasushi Endo at the 60 minute mark. A tactical switch from Kashima Antlers.
  • 65' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 68' The crowd applauds Tokuma Suzuki as he leaves the pitch. Yudai Konishi steps in for Tokushima Vortis.
  • 70' Rikuto Hirose is replacing Keigo Tsunemoto for the Kashima Antlers side.
  • 71' A change in the Kashima Antlers ranks — Shoma Doi exits the field as Itsuki Someno enters on 71.
  • 76' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 81' Leo Silva has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 86' The 36-year-old Naoto Kamifukumoto has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 87' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the Yellow card for Leo Silva.
  • 90' The crowd applauds Ayase Ueda as he leaves the pitch. Ryota Nagaki steps in for Kashima Antlers.
  • Kashima Antlers celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.

Lineups

Tokushima Vortis Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Daniel Poyatos Algaba

Kashima Antlers Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Naoki Soma

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
0.95 Tokushima Vortis xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.02 Kashima Antlers xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 68% + Tokushima Vortis or Kashima Antlers 67%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Tokushima Vortis34% Draw33% Kashima Antlers33%
Actual: Kashima Antlers win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes41% 0% No59%
Avg goals/match: 1.97
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 84%
16%
± 1.5 59%
41%
± 2.5 32%
68%
± 3.5 14%
86%
± 4.5 6%
94%

Double Chance

Tokushima Vortis or Draw
66%
Draw or Kashima Antlers
66%
Tokushima Vortis or Kashima Antlers
67%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Tokushima Vortis21% Draw55% Kashima Antlers24%
Actual: Kashima Antlers win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
16.3%
1 – 1
14.5%
0 – 1
Actual
1 – 0
11.9%
0 – 2
6.9%
1 – 2
6.7%
2 – 1
6.3%
2 – 0
6%
2 – 2
3.4%
1 – 3
2.3%
0 – 3
2.3%
3 – 1
2%

Asian Handicap — Tokushima Vortis

Handicap Tokushima Vortis covers Push Kashima Antlers covers
-2.5 3% — 97%
-2 3% 8% 88%
-1.5 12% — 88%
-1 12% 19% 69%
-0.5 31% — 69%
+0.5 66% — 34%
+1 66% 21% 14%
+1.5 86% — 14%
+2 86% 10% 4%
+2.5 96% — 4%

Clean Sheet

Tokushima Vortis keeps clean sheet
37% ✓
Kashima Antlers keeps clean sheet
39% ✗

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