J1 League Gameweek 13
Kashima 4 - 1 FT Cerezo Osaka
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Futmetrix Verdict
46
FT
Sun, Nov 1
Racing Santander
0-3
Real Madrid
⚡ Intensity
48
⚖️ Balance
11
🏆 Stakes
49
🎲 Upset
0
Three early blows, one late reprieve denied
Futmetrix Verdict
78
FT
Sun, Nov 1
Ulsan Hyundai FC
2-1
Gangwon FC
⚡ Intensity
64
⚖️ Balance
87
🏆 Stakes
36
🎲 Upset
0
Farias delivers Ulsan's late lift
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
14' José Élber Pimentel da Silva (Yuta Matsumura)
↓ Shinji Kagawa ↑Kosei Okazawa 21'
22' José Élber Pimentel da Silva (Yuma Suzuki)
Pablo Sabbag (Lucas Fernandes) 25'
Pablo Sabbag 33'
36' Matheus Bueno (Yuma Suzuki)
HT
Travis Takahashi 55'
57' Léo Ceará
58' ↓ Yuta Higuchi ↑Gaku Shibasaki
58' ↓ José Élber Pimentel da Silva ↑Aleksandar Čavrić
↓ Yota Komi ↑Satoki Uejo 60'
↓ Lucas Fernandes ↑Solomon Sakuragawa 60'
73' ↓ Matheus Bueno ↑Kento Misao
73' ↓ Léo Ceará ↑Haruki Hayashi
↓ Travis Takahashi ↑Javi Hernández 76'
↓ Pablo Sabbag ↑Yumeki Yokoyama 76'
86' ↓ Yuta Matsumura ↑Haruto Matsumoto
Javi Hernández 88'
89' Yuma Suzuki
90'+4 Ikuma Sekigawa
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Kashima
Goalkeepers
Tomoki Hayakawa 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Keisuke Tsukui 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Naomichi Ueda
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Ikuma Sekigawa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ryoya Ogawa
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
Yuta Matsumura 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
7.5
Rating
Yuta Higuchi 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
50%
Pass Acc
Matheus Bueno 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Élber 
HITMAN
2
Goals
2
Goals
2
On Target
8.5
Rating
Forwards
Yuma Suzuki
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
2
Assists
38%
Pass Acc
Léo Ceará
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
73
Total Mins
73
Entry
BENCH
Taiki Yamada 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Kaito Chida
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ryuta Koike
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Haruto Matsumoto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
4
Total Mins
Started
Entry
H. Hayashu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kento Misao
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gaku Shibasaki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Homare Tokuda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aleksandar Čavrić
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Cerezo Osaka
Goalkeepers
Kosuke Nakamura
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Dion-Johan Cools 
SWEEPER
3
Cleanups
3
Cleanups
2
Interceptions
1
Blocks
Travis Takahashi
LATE SHIFT
14
Late Mins
14
Late Mins
76
Total Mins
76
Entry
Rikito Inoue
SWEEPER
3
Cleanups
3
Cleanups
3
Interceptions
0
Blocks
Midfielders
Hayato Okuda
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Shunta Tanaka 
MAGNET
73
Activity
73
Activity
66
Passes
7
Duels
Shinji Kagawa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
21
Entry
Ayumu Ohata
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lucas Fernandes
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
18%
Pass Acc
Yota Komi
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Forwards
Pablo Sabbag 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
7.7
Rating
BENCH
Koto Abe
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Javier Hernández
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Takumi Nakamura
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kyohei Noborizato
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kosei Okazawa
SWEEPER
3
Cleanups
3
Cleanups
2
Interceptions
1
Blocks
Reiya Sakata
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Satoki Uejo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yumeki Yokoyama
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Solomon Sakuragawa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/23/2025 | Kashima | 3 - 1 | Cerezo Osaka | J1 League | Mercari Stadium |
| 04/12/2025 | Cerezo Osaka | 1 - 0 | Kashima | J1 League | Yodoko Sakura Stadium |
| 11/30/2024 | Cerezo Osaka | 0 - 2 | Kashima | J1 League | Yodoko Sakura Stadium |
| 03/02/2024 | Kashima | 1 - 1 | Cerezo Osaka | J1 League | Kashima Soccer Stadium |
| 09/16/2023 | Kashima | 1 - 0 | Cerezo Osaka | J1 League | Kashima Soccer Stadium |
| 05/07/2023 | Cerezo Osaka | 0 - 1 | Kashima | J1 League | Yodoko Sakura Stadium |
| 07/06/2022 | Kashima | 3 - 3 | Cerezo Osaka | J1 League | Kashima Soccer Stadium |
| 04/29/2022 | Cerezo Osaka | 0 - 3 | Kashima | J1 League | Yodoko Sakura Stadium |
| 04/13/2022 | Cerezo Osaka | 1 - 3 | Kashima | J-League Cup | Yodoko Sakura Stadium |
| 03/02/2022 | Kashima | 0 - 1 | Cerezo Osaka | J-League Cup | Kashima Soccer Stadium |
09/23/2025
04/12/2025
11/30/2024
03/02/2024
09/16/2023
05/07/2023
07/06/2022
04/29/2022
04/13/2022
03/02/2022
Kashima Win
Cerezo Osaka Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 13 GD: +22
P: 12 GD: +20
P: 12 GD: +19
P: 12 GD: +6
P: 12 GD: +7
P: 12 GD: +7
P: 12 GD: -2
P: 12 GD: +4
P: 12 GD: +4
P: 12 GD: -2
P: 12 GD: -4
P: 12 GD: -7
P: 12 GD: -10
P: 12 GD: -4
P: 12 GD: -7
P: 12 GD: -8
P: 13 GD: -13
P: 12 GD: -12
P: 12 GD: -8
League Standings
P: 12 GD: +20
P: 12 GD: +19
P: 12 GD: +19
P: 12 GD: +6
P: 12 GD: +7
P: 12 GD: +7
P: 12 GD: -2
P: 12 GD: +4
P: 12 GD: +4
P: 12 GD: -2
P: 12 GD: -4
P: 12 GD: -7
P: 12 GD: -10
P: 12 GD: -4
P: 12 GD: -7
P: 12 GD: -8
P: 12 GD: -10
P: 12 GD: -12
P: 12 GD: -8
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Kashima
Cerezo Osaka
Kashima
Cerezo Osaka
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Three Goals in Eleven Minutes Set the Tone
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 56/100. Our verdict: Kashima turned Cerezo Osaka's brief reply into a 4-1 league win, strengthening their mid-table position and widening the gap between the sides.
Opening Act: Kashima strike first
The telling detail was not simply five goals; it was how quickly Kashima seized control, then answered the one Cerezo response. At Mercari Stadium, the hosts edged possession at 54 per cent, but their threat was sharper: 16 shots produced seven on target, against Cerezo's three from the same number of attempts. The Intensity showed in the opening burst. Élber opened in the 14th minute, finishing a move supplied by Yuta Matsumura, then struck again eight minutes later after Yuma Suzuki's service. Cerezo did not fold. Pablo Sabbag made it 2-1 in the 25th minute, with Lucas Fernandes creating the opening, and suddenly the match had a pulse at both ends. Yet Kashima's answer before half-time stopped that reply becoming a genuine swing in momentum.
The Pivot: Bueno restores control
Matheus Bueno's 36th-minute finish, again set up by Yuma Suzuki, was the hinge. Cerezo had cut the deficit to one; Bueno restored a two-goal cushion before half-time and forced the visitors to chase a match whose danger zones they were struggling to reach. The shot count finished level at 16 apiece, but the quality did not: Kashima registered seven efforts on target and 2.2 expected goals, while Cerezo managed three on target and 0.56. Eleven of Cerezo's attempts came from outside the box, a lot of activity without enough danger. The 12 corners underline the pressure: Kashima won 10, Cerezo only two. The Balance tipped with that third goal. Cerezo could keep shooting, but Kashima had already made the contest theirs. Their two-goal cushion gave them room to absorb the visitors' response and attack the gaps.
Resolution: The fourth goal closes it out
That cushion became a decisive advantage in the final phase. Substitute Aleksandar Čavrić, introduced in the 58th minute, scored in the 70th to make it 4-1 and put the result beyond late doubt. Across the match, 32 shots and 12 corners made for sustained activity, yet Cerezo's 46 per cent possession and three shots on target explain why their equal shot total never translated into a sustained threat. Kashima's 10 corners kept the pressure pointed towards the visitors' goal. The league context matters more than any grand label: Kashima came in eighth on 20 points; Cerezo were 12th on 14. Three points reinforce Kashima's place in the crowded middle, while Cerezo must find a way to turn effort into wins. The substitute's finish completed the score, but the first-half response had already decided the story.
Key Questions
What caused the five-goal thriller?
Élber's brace, Sabbag's reply and Bueno's 36th-minute goal kept the first half open; Čavrić added the fourth after the break.
How did substitute Élber change the game?
Élber did not come on as a substitute; he started and scored twice. Čavrić entered in the 58th minute and scored in the 70th.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Kashima’s edge is clear; the spectacle is not
Kashima’s chance to consolidate the top half meets Cerezo Osaka’s need to close a six-point gap, though the match’s appeal is modest.
The Setup
At 20 points and eighth, Kashima host 12th-placed Cerezo Osaka, six points back, in Regular Season - 13 on October 31, 2026. Mercari Stadium is the setting, but this is a middle-table pressure check, not a season-defining showdown. Kashima can reinforce a top-half position; Cerezo need a result to narrow the gap. The Form picture is mixed: Kashima’s last five read defeat, draw, win, win, draw; Cerezo’s read draw, draw, defeat, draw, draw. Four draws in Cerezo’s sequence have blunted their momentum. The Balance favours the hosts: the supplied defensive figures show 1.2 goals conceded per game for Kashima, against 2.4 for Cerezo. That gap matters if the visitors cannot protect their penalty area. The Stakes are modest, with neither side arriving on a run that makes this a must-see.
Key Battle
The decisive individual duel is Léo Ceará against Lucas Fernandes. Léo has four goals in his last four matches, making him Kashima’s clearest finishing outlet. Lucas has contributed two goals and one assist across his last five, and Cerezo need that output to turn transitions into real chances. The Stars angle belongs to Léo; the away side’s route is to keep him away from service while Lucas gives their attacks purpose.
Our Prediction
Our take is a 2-0 Kashima win. Cerezo are likely to defend in a compact block and look for quick breaks through Lucas Fernandes. Kashima should circulate possession, then seek Léo Ceará around the box. Sustained home pressure, rather than a frantic end-to-end contest, is the likeliest route to a breakthrough; if the visitors are forced to chase, the space can produce a second. Cerezo’s four draws in five suggest resilience, but their defensive numbers make a clean escape hard to trust.
Key Questions
Should I watch this match?
Probably not. The table gap is modest and Cerezo’s draw-heavy run drains urgency.
What result should we expect?
Kashima to win 2-0, with home pressure and Cerezo’s defensive concessions deciding it.
Where are Kashima and Cerezo Osaka in the league table?
Kashima are eighth on 20 points; Cerezo Osaka are 12th on 14.
What do Kashima’s last five results look like?
Defeat, draw, two wins, then a draw across their last five league matches.
Which player is the standout to watch?
Léo Ceará: four goals in four matches, with a 7.7 average rating.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.