Vegalta Sendai vs Kashima Antlers, J. League 2020 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Vegalta Sendai vs Kashima Antlers — J. League at Yurtec Stadium Sendai.
- Vegalta Sendai 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Kashima Antlers 18 games · 45 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Yusuke Hamamoto
- Referee Hiroyuki Kimura
- Referee Toru Kakinuma
- Referee Tomokazu Tajiri
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 Tokyo | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Nov | Kashima Antlers | H | 1–3 | L |
| 18 Nov | FC Tokyo | H | 2–2 | D |
| 14 Nov | Gamba Osaka | A | 4–0 | W |
| 08 Nov | Sagan Tosu FC | H | 0–3 | L |
| 31 Oct | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | H | 0–0 | D |
| 28 Oct | Vissel Kobe | H | 2–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Nov | Vegalta Sendai | A | 3–1 | W |
| 14 Nov | Kawasaki Frontale | H | 1–1 | D |
| 03 Nov | Yokohama F.Marinos | A | 3–2 | W |
| 31 Oct | Nagoya Grampus | H | 0–2 | L |
| 24 Oct | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | H | 1–0 | W |
| 21 Oct | Vissel Kobe | A | 3–1 | W |
Key Stats
53%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (15 games)
H2H (15 games)
80%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
23%
Clean Sheets
Kashima Antlers this season
Kashima Antlers this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
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)
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' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against Vegalta Sendai and Kashima Antlers has kicked off!
- 5' Vegalta Sendai are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 10' The energy levels are beginning to show. Takashi Kiyama might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 15' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 15 minutes.
- 20' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 25' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Juan Alano made 344 appearances and scored 13 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 30' The travelling Kashima Antlers supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 35' Tatsuki Nara has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 40' A quiet spell here at Yurtec Stadium Sendai. Vegalta Sendai seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 45' Poor challenge from Tatsuki Nara. The referee spots it immediately and shows the Yellow card.
- 46' Vegalta Sendai manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Shun Nagasawa is hanging Shuhei Akasaki on the field on 46 minute.
- 47' What a strike from Everaldo! The score is 0-1.
- 51' Vegalta Sendai manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Yoshiki Matsushita is hanging Shingo Hyodo on the field on 51 minute.
- 56' Both keepers have barely been tested. Vegalta Sendai and Kashima Antlers are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 57' Juan Alano adds to his 0 season tally! Kashima Antlers lead 0-2 — and this changes everything.
- 59' A change in the Vegalta Sendai ranks — Takayoshi Ishihara exits the field as Isaac Cuenca enters on 59.
- 62' Ayase Ueda doubles the advantage! 0-3 and this game is slipping away from the opposition.
- 67' Kashima Antlers have won 489 goals from 458 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 72' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 73' Yasushi Endo is ready to make an impact after coming on for Shoma Doi at the 73 minute mark.
- 76' Shun Nagasawa does the damage! The net is bulging and Vegalta Sendai surge ahead!
- 78' Another change for Vegalta Sendai made on 78 minute. Hiroto Yamada leaves to be changed by Kunimitsu Sekiguchi.
- 83' Shuhei Akasaki needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Yellow cards this season.
- 84' The crowd applauds Ayase Ueda as he leaves the pitch. Yuta Matsumura steps in for Kashima Antlers.
- 85' The crowd applauds Shuto Yamamoto as he leaves the pitch. Kei Koizumi steps in for Kashima Antlers.
- 89' Kashima Antlers make a change. Juan Alano trudges off to be replaced by Shintaro Nago on 89 minutes.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Vegalta Sendai 1-3 Kashima Antlers.
Lineups
Vegalta Sendai Lineups
Starting XI
- 13
- 39
- 5
-
11
Shuhei Akasaki ↓ Shun Nagasawa 46'
- 36
- 6
- 42
- 14
- 27
-
2
Para ↓ Koji Hachisuka 51'
- 26
Bench
- 22
-
4
Koji Hachisuka ↑ 51'
-
7
Kunimitsu Sekiguchi ↑ 78'
-
20
Shun Nagasawa ↑ 46'
-
8
Yoshiki Matsushita ↑ 51'
- 23
-
9
Isaac Cuenca ↑ 59'
Coach
Takashi Kiyama
Kashima Antlers Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
-
7
Juan Alano ↓ Shintaro Nago 89'
- 31
- 39
-
16
Shuto Yamamoto ↓ Kei Koizumi 85'
-
8
Shoma Doi ↓ Yasushi Endo 73'
- 6
- 4
- 9
- 22
-
36
Ayase Ueda ↓ Yuta Matsumura 84'
Bench
-
15
Sho Ito ↑ 73'
- 21
- 24
-
25
Yasushi Endo ↑ 73'
-
30
Shintaro Nago ↑ 89'
-
37
Kei Koizumi ↑ 85'
-
27
Yuta Matsumura ↑ 84'
Coach
Antonio Carlos
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Serginho | 3 |
| Everaldo | 2 |
| Ayase Ueda | 2 |
| Shun Nagasawa | 2 |
| Tomoya Inukai | 1 |
| Shoma Doi | 1 |
| Yuma Suzuki | 1 |
| Ryohei Shirasaki | 1 |
Head to Head
Vegalta Sendai Form
Kashima Antlers Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
4 / 4
1.11
Vegalta Sendai xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.89
Kashima Antlers xG
I would bet for:
Both teams to score 57% + Over 2.5 goals 57%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Kashima Antlers win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 3
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 80% |
|
20% |
| ± 2.5 | 57% |
|
43% |
| ± 3.5 | 35% |
|
65% |
| ± 4.5 | 19% |
|
81% |
Double Chance
Vegalta Sendai or Draw
47%
Draw or Kashima Antlers
78%
Vegalta Sendai or Kashima Antlers
75%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.3%
1 – 2
9.5%
0 – 2
8.8%
0 – 1
8.7%
0 – 0
6.7%
1 – 3
Actual
2 – 1
5.6%
0 – 3
5.4%
2 – 2
5.3%
1 – 0
4.7%
2 – 3
3.4%
2 – 0
3%
Asian Handicap — Vegalta Sendai
| Handicap | Vegalta Sendai covers | Push | Kashima Antlers covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 2% | — | 98% |
| -2 | 2% | 6% | 92% |
| -1.5 | 8% | — | 92% |
| -1 | 8% | 13% | 79% |
| -0.5 | 21% | — | 79% |
| +0.5 | 46% | — | 54% |
| +1 | 46% | 22% | 32% |
| +1.5 | 68% | — | 32% |
| +2 | 68% | 17% | 15% |
| +2.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
Clean Sheet
Vegalta Sendai keeps clean sheet
16%
✓
Kashima Antlers keeps clean sheet
34%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.