J1 League Gameweek 2
Kashima 2 - 1 FT Nagoya Grampus
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Futmetrix Verdict
84
FT
Wed, Sep 16
Omonia Nicosia
1-0
Celta Vigo
⚡ Form
1
⚖️ Balance
76
🏆 Stakes
100
⭐ Stars
45
Futmetrix Verdict
93
Plzen
vs
Union St. Gilloise
Thu, Sep 17 • 19:00 UTC
⚡ Form
4
⚖️ Balance
100
🏆 Stakes
100
⭐ Stars
45
A gritty start to European nights.
Futmetrix Verdict
31
FT
Wed, Sep 16
AC Milan
0-2
Benfica
⚡ Intensity
32
⚖️ Balance
28
🏆 Stakes
0
🎲 Upset
60
Benfica silence San Siro with clinical display
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
22' Leo Ceara (Yan)
25' K. Misao
43' ↓ Yan ↑Y. Matsumura
45' Y. Suzuki
HT
↓ Y. Yamagishi ↑Mateus 46'
↓ Y. Nogami ↑S. Tokumoto 46'
46' ↓ M. Yoshida ↑H. Hayashu
48' Leo Ceara
N. Ueda 54'
69' ↓ Matheus Bueno ↑G. Shibasaki
69' ↓ Leo Ceara ↑A. Cavric
↓ R. Izumi ↑Y. Asano 74'
S. Inagaki 77'
↓ Y. Kimura ↑K. Nagai 87'
↓ T. Hara ↑Y. Sato 88'
88' ↓ Y. Suzuki ↑H. Tokuda
90'+8 T. Uchida
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Kashima
Goalkeepers
Tomoki Hayakawa 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
99
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Rikuto Hirose
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
99
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Naomichi Ueda 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Own Goal
Mistake
Own Goal
Mistake
0
Fouls
6.3
Rating
Ikuma Sekigawa 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Ryoya Ogawa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
99
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Yan Matheus 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
1
Key Passes
7
Rating
Kento Misao 
MAGNET
79
Activity
79
Activity
66
Passes
13
Duels
Matheus Bueno
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
69
Total Mins
69
Entry
Yuma Suzuki 
NPC
88
Minutes
88
Minutes
30%
Pass Acc
6.3
Rating
Forwards
Léo Ceará
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Minato Yoshida
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
BENCH
Taiki Yamada 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Anthony Motosuna
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Keisuke Tsukui
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kim Tae-Hyeon
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yuta Matsumura
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
56
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Haruki Hayashi 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Gaku Shibasaki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aleksandar Čavrić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
30
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Homare Tokuda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Nagoya Grampus
Goalkeepers
Alexandre Pisano
MAGNET
58
Activity
58
Activity
58
Passes
0
Duels
Defenders
Teruki Hara
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
3
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Haruya Fujii 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
68%
Pass Acc
Yuki Nogami
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Midfielders
Ryuji Izumi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
74
Total Mins
74
Entry
Sho Inagaki
MAGNET
71
Activity
71
Activity
62
Passes
9
Duels
Tomoki Takamine
MAGNET
68
Activity
68
Activity
55
Passes
13
Duels
Katsuhiro Nakayama
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
99
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Takuya Uchida 
CLUTCH HERO
90
Goal Time
90
Goal Time
Own Goal
Impact
6.9
Rating
Yudai Kimura
NPC
87
Minutes
87
Minutes
10%
Pass Acc
6.9
Rating
Yuya Yamagishi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
BENCH
Hiroaki Hagi
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Shuhei Tokumoto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
54
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yota Sato
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tsukasa Morishima
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yuya Asano
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hidemasa Koda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Masahito Ono
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mateus
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
54
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kensuke Nagai
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
12
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/27/2025 | Nagoya Grampus | 0 - 4 | Kashima | J1 League | Toyota Stadium |
| 04/25/2025 | Kashima | 1 - 0 | Nagoya Grampus | J1 League | Mercari Stadium |
| 11/09/2024 | Kashima | 0 - 0 | Nagoya Grampus | J1 League | Kashima Soccer Stadium |
| 02/23/2024 | Nagoya Grampus | 0 - 3 | Kashima | J1 League | Toyota Stadium |
| 09/10/2023 | Kashima | 1 - 2 (AET) | Nagoya Grampus | J-League Cup | Kashima Soccer Stadium |
| 09/06/2023 | Nagoya Grampus | 1 - 1 | Kashima | J-League Cup | Toyota Stadium |
| 08/13/2023 | Nagoya Grampus | 1 - 0 | Kashima | J1 League | Toyota Stadium |
| 05/14/2023 | Kashima | 2 - 0 | Nagoya Grampus | J1 League | Japan National Stadium |
| 06/26/2022 | Nagoya Grampus | 1 - 1 | Kashima | J1 League | Toyota Stadium |
| 04/17/2022 | Kashima | 0 - 0 | Nagoya Grampus | J1 League | Kashima Soccer Stadium |
09/27/2025
04/25/2025
11/09/2024
02/23/2024
09/10/2023
09/06/2023
08/13/2023
05/14/2023
06/26/2022
04/17/2022
Kashima Win
Nagoya Grampus Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -2
League Standings
P: 7 GD: +13
P: 7 GD: +6
P: 7 GD: +3
P: 7 GD: +13
P: 7 GD: +5
P: 7 GD: +2
P: 7 GD: +4
P: 7 GD: +1
P: 7 GD: +2
P: 7 GD: -5
P: 7 GD: +2
P: 7 GD: -4
P: 7 GD: -3
P: 7 GD: -5
P: 7 GD: -5
P: 7 GD: -6
P: 7 GD: -5
P: 7 GD: -2
P: 7 GD: -6
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Kashima
Nagoya Grampus
Kashima
Nagoya Grampus
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Bizarre Own Goals Settle a Chaotic Clash at Kashima Soccer Stadium
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 42/100. In a fixture defined by defensive misfortunes and relentless shooting, the hosts’ superior attacking efficiency proved the crucial difference in this early-season encounter.
The Frenetic Opening Act
The ball spent little time lingering in midfield as both sides immediately tested each other's defensive lines in a frenetic opening phase. While Nagoya Grampus edged possession with 51% of the ball, they consistently found themselves vulnerable to swift counter-attacks. It was Kashima who manufactured the cleaner opportunities in the final third. The critical breakthrough arrived in the 22nd minute when Yan carved open the visitors' rigid defensive structure with a pinpoint pass, allowing Leo Ceara to apply a lethal finish past the sprawling goalkeeper. The sheer volume of chances set a relentless tone for the afternoon, with the high Intensity rating reflected perfectly in the barrage of 30 combined shots attempted across the pitch.
The Defensive Collapse
The contest’s tactical Balance shifted completely just nine minutes into the second half, forcing the away side into desperation mode. A devastating defensive mix-up during a routine clearance culminated in N. Ueda inexplicably turning the ball into his own net, gifting the hosts a crucial two-goal cushion that they barely had to work for. Kashima’s resolute backline, anchored by an absolutely commanding display from central defender Ikuma Sekigawa, continuously frustrated the visitors' attacking efforts. Nagoya managed to tally 13 total shots as they chased the game, but they only managed to test the goalkeeper once, severely struggling to find the clinical edge required to mount any kind of a genuine comeback in hostile territory.
A Bizarre Conclusion
Despite the home side's comfortable advantage, the stadium drama was not entirely extinguished until the very last second. Deep into the eighth minute of stoppage time, a bizarre final twist saw T. Uchida register yet another own goal, this time cutting Kashima's hard-earned lead down to 2-1 and causing a brief moment of panic. It proved to be merely a consolation, as the referee blew the final whistle moments after the restart. The result carries immediate Stakes for both clubs even at this early stage; Kashima solidify their position in the upper mid-table echelons of the J1 League, while Nagoya Grampus find themselves languishing dangerously in the relegation zone, desperately searching for a tactical lifeline.
Key Questions
Who were the goalscorers in this match?
Leo Ceara scored the opener for Kashima, followed by a pair of own goals from Nagoya's N. Ueda and Kashima's T. Uchida.
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.
Title Ambitions Tested Early at Mercari Stadium
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 49/100. This early-season clash sets the tone for the entire J1 League campaign, forcing two aspiring contenders to lay their championship credentials on the line.
The Setup
The August 15, 2026 fixture at Mercari Stadium carries immense weight as Kashima look to build on their roaring start to the season. Sitting proudly at the summit after a thrilling four-goal haul in their opener, the hosts are riding a wave of Form that makes them incredibly dangerous. Mercari Stadium will be bouncing, with the home faithful demanding another statement performance to solidify their top spot. Nagoya Grampus arrive needing to lay down a marker of their own. While it is still early days, the Stakes are undeniably high in this budding title race. Though the competitive Balance of the tie looks tight on paper, the visitors possess the tactical discipline required to frustrate the current league leaders and turn this into a grueling contest.
Key Battle
The match will likely be won or lost in the final third, where the lethal Léo Ceará squares up against Haruya Fujii. The Kashima talisman is scoring for fun, meaning the visiting defensive line must execute a flawless offside trap and maintain absolute concentration to deny him space in the penalty area.
Our Prediction
Expect a fiery and physical encounter from the first whistle. With superior Stars on the pitch and the backing of a passionate home crowd, Kashima are well-positioned to break Nagoya's resolve. Our verdict is a 2-1 victory for the home side, ruthlessly punishing any defensive lapses late in the second half. Expect a cagey opening before the match inevitably opens up into a thrilling end-to-end spectacle.