Kyoto Sanga vs Kashima Antlers: match statistics
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Kyoto Sanga vs Kashima Antlers: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Kyoto Sanga plays Kashima Antlers in J1 League (Japan). The game is scheduled for October 21, 2026.
Recent form
Kyoto Sanga has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.80 points per game. Kashima Antlers has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses, with 0.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Kyoto Sanga scores 1.22 goals per game and allows 1.78. Kashima Antlers scores 2.11 and allows 1.78. Games in this league average 2.91 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 78% of Kyoto Sanga's games and 67% of Kashima Antlers's. The Over 2.5 rates are 67% and 67%, compared with league averages of 59% for BTTS and 53% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Kashima Antlers has the higher season xG average, 1.76 to 1.28 per game. Kyoto Sanga takes 12.3 shots per game, while Kashima Antlers takes 16.2.
First-half and second-half trends
Kyoto Sanga leads at halftime in 22% of its games and scores 0.78 goals per game after halftime. Kashima Antlers leads at halftime in 33% and scores 1.44 after halftime.
When the teams score
Kyoto Sanga's most productive scoring window is minutes 0-15 (3 goals). For Kashima Antlers, it is minutes 76-90+ (6 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
J1 League games average 2.91 goals. Both teams score in 59% of games, and 53% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 4.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Kyoto Sanga | Kashima Antlers | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 32% | 27% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.10 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.30 | 0.48 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Kashima Antlers is 73% better for: goals scored per game.
1.22 goals / game - Kyoto Sanga · 2.11 goals / game - Kashima Antlers
Kyoto Sanga scores in 78% of games (7 of 9 games), while Kashima Antlers keeps a clean sheet in 22% (2 of 9 games).
Kashima Antlers scores in 89% of games (8 of 9 games), while Kyoto Sanga keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 9 games).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Kyoto Sanga
Over / Under - Kashima Antlers
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Kashima Antlers is 20% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.11 pts / game - Kyoto Sanga · 1.33 pts / game - Kashima Antlers
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Kyoto Sanga - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 22% of games and wins 22%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Kashima Antlers - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 56%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 1.4 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +2 | -5 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 2.4 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 60% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -2 | 0 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (3 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (6 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Kyoto Sanga
Kashima Antlers
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (J1 League).
Teams vs league
| Kyoto Sanga | Liga | Kashima Antlers | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 3.00 | 2.91 | ▲ 3.89 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 78% | 59% | ▲ 67% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 67% | 53% | ▲ 67% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 0% | 23% | • 22% |
| Goal before half-time | • 67% | 68% | ▲ 89% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 100% | 88% | • 89% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from Kyoto Sanga's perspective: 1 win, 1 draw and 0 losses against Kashima Antlers. Games average 4.50 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
When do Kyoto Sanga and Kashima Antlers play?
Kyoto Sanga face Kashima Antlers on October 21, 2026 in J1 League. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What is the head-to-head record between Kyoto Sanga and Kashima Antlers?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Kyoto Sanga won 1, Kashima Antlers won 0 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 4.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Kyoto Sanga vs Kashima Antlers?
Kyoto Sanga score 1.22 goals per game on average and Kashima Antlers 2.11. The J1 League average is 2.91 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 53% of games. Both teams score in 78% of Kyoto Sanga's matches and 67% of Kashima Antlers's.
What form are Kyoto Sanga and Kashima Antlers in?
Over the last 5 games Kyoto Sanga have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Kashima Antlers 1-1-3 (0.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Kyoto Sanga vs Kashima Antlers?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.