Yokohama FC vs Kashima Antlers, J. League 2025 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Yokohama FC vs Kashima Antlers — J. League at Nippatsu Mitsuzawa Stadium.
- Yokohama FC 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
- Kashima Antlers 18 games · 45 pts (2026/26)
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
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Apr | Kashima Antlers | H | 0–3 | L |
| 25 Apr | Kyoto Sanga FC | A | 1–2 | L |
| 20 Apr | Gamba Osaka | H | 1–1 | D |
| 13 Apr | Albirex Niigata | A | 0–0 | D |
| 06 Apr | Shimizu S-Pulse | H | 2–0 | W |
| 02 Apr | Vissel Kobe | H | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Apr | Yokohama FC | A | 3–0 | W |
| 25 Apr | Nagoya Grampus | H | 1–0 | W |
| 20 Apr | Fagiano Okayama FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 12 Apr | Cerezo Osaka FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 06 Apr | Kyoto Sanga FC | H | 3–4 | L |
| 02 Apr | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | A | 0–1 | L |
Key Stats
63%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (8 games)
H2H (8 games)
88%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
61%
Clean Sheets
Kashima Antlers this season
Kashima Antlers this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
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' In just a few seconds Nippatsu Mitsuzawa Stadium will turn into a battlefield for Yokohama FC and Kashima Antlers.
- 5' The travelling Kashima Antlers supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 10' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 15' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Yu Funabashi made 447 appearances and scored 2 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 20' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Yokohama FC that had 143 games and scored 139 goals.
- 25' Yokohama FC started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 25.
- 30' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
- 35' 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.
- 40' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 45' Supporters expect more eagerness from Akito Fukumori, as he is very good at scoring at Nippatsu Mitsuzawa Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 49' Kashima Antlers is taking the lead after the goal scored by Aleksandar Cavric on 49.
- 54' Naomichi Ueda has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 30 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 59' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Kashima Antlers needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 64' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 67' What a strike from Yuma Suzuki! The score is 0-2.
- 70' Another substitution for Kashima Antlers to replace Kyosuke Tagawa by Talles on 70 minute.
- 71' Another change for Yokohama FC made on 71 minute. Junya Suzuki leaves to be changed by Toma Murata.
- 76' Kashima Antlers is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 77' GOAL! Kosuke Yamazaki scores on 77.
- 80' The Yokohama FC manager makes a substitution. Kota Yamada departs to be replaced by Kaito Mori.
- 85' It looks like no one’s ball. Yokohama FC is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 87' The whistle greets Aleksandar Cavric as he departs to be replaced by Shuhei Mizoguchi.
- 90' Minato Yoshida has so much to prove this time. He replaces Yuma Suzuki on 90 minute.
- Another three points for Kashima Antlers.
Lineups
Yokohama FC Lineups
Starting XI
-
7
Musashi Suzuki ↓ Naoya Komazawa 80'
- 5
-
76
Kota Yamada ↓ Kaito Mori 80'
- 4
-
91
Lukian ↓ Solomon Sakuragawa 80'
- 21
-
3
Junya Suzuki ↓ Toma Murata 71'
- 2
- 30
- 34
-
48
Kaili Shimbo ↓ Yoshihiro Nakano 71'
Bench
-
14
Yoshihiro Nakano ↑ 71'
- 15
- 1
- 16
-
18
Kaito Mori ↑ 80'
- 28
-
20
Toma Murata ↑ 71'
-
9
Solomon Sakuragawa ↑ 80'
-
49
Naoya Komazawa ↑ 80'
Coach
Shuhei Yomoda
Kashima Antlers Lineups
Starting XI
- 55
- 6
-
11
Kyosuke Tagawa ↓ Talles 70'
- 2
- 40
- 77
- 5
-
71
Ryotaro Araki ↓ Yuta Matsumura 70'
- 1
-
20
Yu Funabashi ↓ Kei Chinen 70'
- 23
Bench
- 10
-
13
Kei Chinen ↑ 70'
- 29
-
27
Yuta Matsumura ↑ 70'
-
28
Shuhei Mizoguchi ↑ 87'
- 3
-
17
Talles ↑ 70'
- 36
Coach
Toru Oniki
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Yuma Suzuki | 2 |
| Ryohei Shirasaki | 2 |
| Yuta Matsumura | 1 |
| Yusuke Minagawa | 1 |
| Tatsuki Seko | 1 |
| Caprini | 1 |
| Kei Koizumi | 1 |
| Arthur Caike | 1 |
Head to Head
Yokohama FC Form
Kashima Antlers Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.02
Yokohama FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.5
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: 2.52
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 90% |
|
10% |
| ± 1.5 | 72% |
|
28% |
| ± 2.5 | 46% |
|
54% |
| ± 3.5 | 25% |
|
75% |
| ± 4.5 | 12% |
|
88% |
Double Chance
Yokohama FC or Draw
55%
Draw or Kashima Antlers
74%
Yokohama FC or Kashima Antlers
72%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.2%
0 – 1
11.1%
0 – 0
10.1%
1 – 2
8.9%
0 – 2
8.8%
1 – 0
7.1%
2 – 1
6%
2 – 2
4.6%
1 – 3
4.5%
0 – 3
Actual
2 – 0
4%
2 – 3
2.4%
Asian Handicap — Yokohama FC
| Handicap | Yokohama FC covers | Push | Kashima Antlers covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 3% | — | 97% |
| -2 | 3% | 7% | 91% |
| -1.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -1 | 9% | 15% | 76% |
| -0.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| +0.5 | 53% | — | 47% |
| +1 | 53% | 23% | 24% |
| +1.5 | 76% | — | 24% |
| +2 | 76% | 14% | 10% |
| +2.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
Clean Sheet
Yokohama FC keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Kashima Antlers keeps clean sheet
37%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

