Yokohama FC vs Kashima Antlers, J. League 2021 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Yokohama FC vs Kashima Antlers — J. League at Nippatsu Mitsuzawa Stadium.
- Yokohama FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- Kashima Antlers 18 games · 45 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Tadashi Baba
- Referee Ryosuke Yamaoka
- Referee Ryo Tanimoto
- Referee Keigo Sendachi
- Referee Mitsuharu Takeda
- Referee Yasuyuki Igarashi (Japan)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 May | Kashima Antlers | H | 0–3 | L |
| 24 Apr | Yokohama F.Marinos | A | 0–5 | L |
| 17 Apr | Vegalta Sendai | H | 2–2 | D |
| 11 Apr | Sagan Tosu FC | A | 0–3 | L |
| 07 Apr | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | H | 0–3 | L |
| 03 Apr | Kashiwa Reysol | H | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 May | Yokohama FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 24 Apr | Vissel Kobe | H | 1–1 | D |
| 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 |
Key Stats
63%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
88%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
Kashima Antlers this season
Kashima Antlers this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
Kashima Antlers
0-15
–/–
16-30
1/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/1
61-75
–/–
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Yokohama FC is hosting Kashima Antlers for another epic battle.
- 5' Yokohama FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 5.
- 10' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 12' The deadlock is broken! Ryohei Shirasaki gets on the scoresheet on 12 minutes.
- 13' What a moment for Ryohei Shirasaki! That strike on 13 puts his side firmly in control.
- 18' Yokohama FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against Kashima Antlers's shape.
- 23' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Yokohama FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 28' Supporters expect more eagerness from Itsuki Someno, as he is very good at scoring at Nippatsu Mitsuzawa Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 33' 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.
- 38' Tatsuki Seko is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Kashima Antlers so far.
- 43' A quiet spell here at Nippatsu Mitsuzawa Stadium. Kashima Antlers seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 45' Shoma Doi has been a constant threat and now delivers with a goal on 45 minutes.
- 46' Yokohama FC ring the changes. Keijiro Ogawa has done his job and it is now time for Reo Yasunaga to step up.
- 51' It looks surprising Yokohama FC does not make any changes. Yuji Rokutan has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 56' Katsuya Nagato has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 2 goals to his name this season.
- 61' Masahiko Inoha, a Japan , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
- 62' A change in the Kashima Antlers ranks — Ryohei Shirasaki exits the field as Yuta Matsumura enters on 62.
- 66' The Yokohama FC manager makes a substitution. Sho Ito departs to be replaced by Ryo Germain.
- 71' Poor challenge from Yota Maejima. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 76' Yokohama FC seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 80' The deadlock is broken! Koki Machida gets on the scoresheet on 80 minutes.
- 80' Another change for Yokohama FC made on 80 minute. Kleber leaves to be changed by Kazuma Watanabe.
- 81' The crowd applauds Kleber as he leaves the pitch. Kazuma Watanabe steps in for Yokohama FC.
- 86' Ryotaro Araki has been relatively quiet despite scoring 22 goals in his last 447 appearances.
- 88' Another substitution for Kashima Antlers to replace Itsuki Someno by Yasushi Endo on 88 minute.
- 90' A tactical swap from Kashima Antlers — Daiki Sugioka on, Katsuya Nagato off on 90 minutes.
- With this win, Kashima Antlers is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.
Lineups
Yokohama FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
9
Kleber ↓ Kazuma Watanabe 81'
-
16
Sho Ito ↓ Ryo Germain 66'
- 19
- 44
-
30
Kohei Tezuka ↓ Yusuke Matsuo 46'
-
13
Keijiro Ogawa ↓ Reo Yasunaga 46'
- 2
- 17
- 5
- 6
- 23
Bench
-
14
Ryo Germain ↑ 66'
-
39
Kazuma Watanabe ↑ 81'
- 31
- 18
- 3
-
37
Yusuke Matsuo ↑ 46'
-
15
Reo Yasunaga ↑ 46'
Coach
Tomonobu Hayakawa
Kashima Antlers Lineups
Starting XI
-
14
Katsuya Nagato ↓ Daiki Sugioka 90'
- 20
- 31
- 28
- 39
-
8
Shoma Doi ↓ Diego Pituca 88'
- 4
- 41
-
13
Ryotaro Araki ↓ Kei Koizumi 88'
-
19
Itsuki Someno ↓ Yasushi Endo 88'
- 32
Bench
-
21
Diego Pituca ↑ 88'
-
25
Yasushi Endo ↑ 88'
-
37
Kei Koizumi ↑ 88'
-
5
Daiki Sugioka ↑ 90'
-
27
Yuta Matsumura ↑ 62'
- 23
- 1
Coach
Naoki Soma
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Yuma Suzuki | 2 |
| Ryohei Shirasaki | 2 |
| Yuji Senuma | 1 |
| Aleksandar Cavric | 1 |
| Koki Machida | 1 |
| Kosuke Yamazaki | 1 |
| Shoma Doi | 1 |
| Leo Ceara | 1 |
Head to Head
Yokohama FC Form
Kashima Antlers Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.09
Yokohama FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.62
Kashima Antlers xG
I would bet for:
Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Kashima Antlers win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.71
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 75% |
|
25% |
| ± 2.5 | 50% |
|
50% |
| ± 3.5 | 29% |
|
71% |
| ± 4.5 | 14% |
|
86% |
Double Chance
Yokohama FC or Draw
53%
Draw or Kashima Antlers
74%
Yokohama FC or Kashima Antlers
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Kashima Antlers win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.7%
0 – 1
9.9%
1 – 2
9.2%
0 – 0
8.6%
0 – 2
8.6%
1 – 0
6.3%
2 – 1
6.1%
2 – 2
5%
1 – 3
5%
0 – 3
Actual
2 – 0
3.9%
2 – 3
2.8%
Asian Handicap — Yokohama FC
| Handicap | Yokohama FC covers | Push | Kashima Antlers covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 7% | 90% |
| -1.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -1 | 10% | 15% | 76% |
| -0.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| +0.5 | 52% | — | 48% |
| +1 | 52% | 22% | 26% |
| +1.5 | 74% | — | 26% |
| +2 | 74% | 15% | 11% |
| +2.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
Clean Sheet
Yokohama FC keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
Kashima Antlers keeps clean sheet
34%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.