J1 League · 2026Sat, 06 Jun 2026 05:00
Kashima
2 : 0
Vissel Kobe
Full time
Match recap
Kashima Antlers secured a comfortable 2-0 victory over Vissel Kobe in Saturday's J1 League clash. The home side established an early lead, dictating the tempo for much of the first half with fluid attacking play. Vissel Kobe struggled to gain parity, their few promising forays into Kashima territory met with resolute defending. The second half saw Kashima extend their advantage, effectively quashing any hopes of a Vissel comeback. While Kobe attempted to push forward in the latter stages, their efforts lacked conviction. This win significantly boosts Kashima's league position, while Vissel Kobe will need to reassess their strategy after a disappointing display.
Markets (closing odds)
Match Result
Home2.16
Draw3.09
Away2.94
Away Team Goals 0.5
Over 0.51.33
Under 0.52.66
Away Team Goals 1
Over 11.80
Under 11.76
Away Team Goals O/U 1.5
Over 1.52.77
Under 1.51.30
Away Team Goals 2
Over 25.98
Under 21.05
Away Team Goals 2.5
Over 2.57.07
Under 2.51.05
Events
- -5'Card — Yuta Higuchi (Yellow Card)
- 25'subst — Y. Kuwasaki (Substitution 1)
- 45'subst — Caetano (Substitution 2)
- 46'subst — K. Nagato (Substitution 3)
- 50'Card — Kei Chinen (Yellow Card)
- 63'subst — Y. Higuchi (Substitution 1)
- 63'subst — A. Cavric (Substitution 2)
- 63'subst — S. Morooka (Substitution 3)
- 68'Goal — H. Hayashu (Normal Goal)
- 69'subst — R. Koike (Substitution 4)
- 70'Goal — K. Anzai (Normal Goal)
- 84'subst — Y. Osako (Substitution 4)
- 87'subst — K. Chinen (Substitution 5)
- 90'Card — Ikuma Sekigawa (Yellow Card)
Match statistics
9Shots on Goal3
5Shots off Goal3
19Total Shots8
5Blocked Shots2
14Shots insidebox7
5Shots outsidebox1
11Fouls7
8Corner Kicks7
7Offsides3
54%Ball Possession46%
3Yellow Cards0
—Red Cards—
3Goalkeeper Saves7
377Total passes333
245Passes accurate190
65%Passes %57%
—expected_goals—
—goals_prevented—
Lineups
Kashima4-4-2- Y. KajikawaG
- R. KoikeD
- N. UedaD
- I. SekigawaD
- K. AnzaiD
- K. NonoM
- K. ChinenM
- Y. HiguchiM
- S. MorookaM
- A. CavricF
- Leo CearaF
Vissel Kobe4-3-3- S. GondaG
- G. SakaiD
- B. NdukaD
- CaetanoD
- DiegoD
- Y. IdeguchiM
- Y. KuwasakiM
- Y. GokeM
- Y. MutoF
- Y. OsakoF
- K. NagatoF
Form
Kashima — last 5 home
WWDWW
Vissel Kobe — last 5 away
WDDLD
Head to head
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Standings — J1 League
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GF:GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kashima | 16 | 13 | 0 | 3 | 28:11 | 39 |
| 1 |  Nagoya Grampus | 16 | 10 | 0 | 6 | 30:21 | 31 |
| 2 |  FC Tokyo | 16 | 12 | 0 | 4 | 31:17 | 35 |
| 2 | Vissel Kobe | 16 | 10 | 0 | 6 | 26:22 | 31 |
| 3 |  Machida Zelvia | 16 | 12 | 0 | 4 | 26:20 | 33 |
| 3 |  Gamba Osaka | 17 | 9 | 0 | 8 | 29:24 | 25 |
| 4 |  Tokyo Verdy | 16 | 9 | 0 | 7 | 21:20 | 25 |
| 4 |  Cerezo Osaka | 16 | 9 | 0 | 7 | 21:18 | 25 |
| 5 |  Sanfrecce Hirosh | 16 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 23:21 | 24 |
| 5 |  Urawa | 16 | 7 | 0 | 9 | 25:20 | 24 |
| 6 |  Shimizu S-pulse | 16 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 22:21 | 24 |
| 6 |  Kawasaki Frontal | 16 | 8 | 0 | 8 | 21:26 | 23 |
| 7 |  Fagiano Okayama | 16 | 7 | 0 | 9 | 22:26 | 23 |
| 7 |  Mito Hollyhock | 16 | 6 | 0 | 10 | 22:35 | 18 |
| 8 |  Yokohama F. Mari | 16 | 5 | 0 | 11 | 22:30 | 17 |
| 8 |  Avispa Fukuoka | 17 | 7 | 0 | 10 | 21:30 | 21 |
| 9 |  Kashiwa Reysol | 16 | 5 | 0 | 11 | 17:22 | 14 |
| 9 |  Kyoto Sanga | 16 | 7 | 0 | 9 | 21:24 | 20 |
| 10 |  JEF United Chiba | 16 | 3 | 0 | 13 | 16:28 | 12 |
| 10 |  V-varen Nagasaki | 16 | 6 | 0 | 10 | 18:26 | 19 |