J1 League Gameweek 2
Kashima 1 - 0 FT Yokohama F. Marinos
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Venezia
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โก Form
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Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
HT
โ K. Watanabe โT. Kida 55'
โ D. Tono โJ. Amano 56'
62' Kei Chinen
69' โ K. Chinen โG. Shibasaki
69' โ Elber โA. Cavric
76' Leo Ceara (R. Ogawa)
โ T. Kondo โR. Miyaichi 76'
82' โ R. Koike โH. Matsumoto
โ K. Sekitomi โTevis 83'
โ K. Tanimura โD. David 83'
89' โ Y. Suzuki โS. Mizoguchi
89' โ R. Araki โH. Hayashu
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Kashima
Goalkeepers
Tomoki Hayakawa 
MAGNET
52
Activity
52
Activity
51
Passes
1
Duels
Defenders
Ryuta Koike 
LATE SHIFT
8
Late Mins
8
Late Mins
82
Total Mins
82
Entry
Naomichi Ueda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kim Tae-Hyeon
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ryoya Ogawa 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
1
Assists
35%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Ryotaro Araki 
NPC
89
Minutes
89
Minutes
24%
Pass Acc
6.5
Rating
Kei Chinen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
69
Total Mins
69
Entry
Yuta Higuchi
MAGNET
68
Activity
68
Activity
59
Passes
9
Duels
รlber
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
69
Total Mins
69
Entry
Forwards
Lรฉo Cearรก 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Yuma Suzuki
MAGNET
50
Activity
50
Activity
35
Passes
15
Duels
BENCH
Yuji Kajikawa 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Ikuma Sekigawa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Haruto Matsumoto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Shuhei Mizoguchi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gaku Shibasaki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yu Funabashi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
H. Hayashu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aleksandar ฤavriฤ
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Homare Tokuda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yokohama F. Marinos
Goalkeepers
Ryoya Kimura
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Ren Kato 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
71%
Duel Win %
Jeison Quiรฑรณnes
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ryotaro Tsunoda
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
55%
Duel Win %
K. Sekitomi
LATE SHIFT
7
Late Mins
7
Late Mins
83
Total Mins
83
Entry
Midfielders
Riku Yamane
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kota Watanabe
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
55
Total Mins
55
Entry
Tomoki Kondo
LATE SHIFT
14
Late Mins
14
Late Mins
76
Total Mins
76
Entry
Daiya Tono 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Jordy Croux
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
11%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Kaina Tanimura 
GHOST
9
Actions
9
Actions
83
Minutes
6.3
Rating
BENCH
Yuya Tsuboi
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Kosei Suwama
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Takuya Kida
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
35
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jun Amano
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
34
Total Mins
Started
Entry
George Onaiwu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tevis
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ryo Miyaichi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
D. David
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yuri Araรบjo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/10/2026 | Yokohama F. Marinos | 1 - 1 (PEN 4-5) | Kashima | J1 League | Nissan Stadium |
| 02/14/2026 | Kashima | 1 - 0 | Yokohama F. Marinos | J1 League | Mercari Stadium |
| 12/06/2025 | Kashima | 2 - 1 | Yokohama F. Marinos | J1 League | Mercari Stadium |
| 05/25/2025 | Yokohama F. Marinos | 3 - 1 | Kashima | J1 League | Nissan Stadium |
| 07/14/2024 | Yokohama F. Marinos | 4 - 1 | Kashima | J1 League | Nissan Stadium |
| 06/01/2024 | Kashima | 3 - 2 | Yokohama F. Marinos | J1 League | Japan National Stadium |
| 09/24/2023 | Kashima | 1 - 2 | Yokohama F. Marinos | J1 League | Kashima Soccer Stadium |
| 03/18/2023 | Yokohama F. Marinos | 2 - 1 | Kashima | J1 League | Nissan Stadium |
| 07/30/2022 | Yokohama F. Marinos | 2 - 0 | Kashima | J1 League | Nissan Stadium |
| 04/10/2022 | Kashima | 0 - 3 | Yokohama F. Marinos | J1 League | Kashima Soccer Stadium |
05/10/2026
02/14/2026
12/06/2025
05/25/2025
07/14/2024
06/01/2024
09/24/2023
03/18/2023
07/30/2022
04/10/2022
Kashima Win
Yokohama F. Marinos Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +3
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: +2
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: +1
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: -3
P: 2 GD: -4
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: 0
P: 2 GD: -1
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: -2
P: 2 GD: -3
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Kashima
Yokohama F. Marinos
Kashima
Yokohama F. Marinos
Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Late Strike Keeps Kashima's Title Push Alive
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 12/100. A tense, low-event battle at Mercari Stadium saw Kashima snatch three vital points, highlighting their ruthless efficiency against a wasteful Yokohama side.
Early Chess Match
Kashima dominated possession from the opening whistle, pinning Yokohama F. Marinos deep in their own half. Despite holding 64% of the ball, the hosts struggled to convert their territorial advantage into clear-cut chances. The Intensity of the opening phase was defined by a midfield stalemate rather than end-to-end action. Yokohama sat deep, absorbing pressure and looking to spring traps on the counter. Their transitional play was incredibly dangerous, generating an impressive expected goals tally of 1.12 by repeatedly bypassing the press. However, Kashimaโs backline, anchored by a commanding display from Naomichi Ueda, ensured that the visitors' 10 total shots yielded no immediate reward.
Cearรก Breaks the Deadlock
For 75 minutes, the Balance of the match teetered on a knife-edge. Yokohamaโs set-piece pressureโyielding 11 total corners throughout the contestโtested the hosts repeatedly, but they lacked the killer instinct to capitalize on their chances in front of goal. The pivotal moment finally arrived in the 76th minute. A sudden injection of pace shattered Yokohamaโs defensive block, allowing R. Ogawa to slide a precise ball into the path of Lรฉo Cearรก. The clinical Brazilian striker made no mistake, burying the match's only goal to alter the scoreboard. It was a masterclass in efficiency from a side that produced just 0.39 xG overall.
Securing the Fortress
With the lead secured, the Stakes for Kashima's title ambitions came sharply into focus. They locked down the game with veteran game management, stifling any hopes of a dramatic comeback. When Yokohama did manage to breach the defensive lines in the dying moments, Tomoki Hayakawa stood tall, producing two magnificent saves to earn his man-of-the-match honors. The result cements Kashima's grip on second place in the J1 League, keeping their championship dreams firmly intact. For Yokohama, itโs another frustrating chapter in a stuttering season, walking away empty-handed despite creating the better quality chances.
Key Questions
Who scored the decisive goal for Kashima?
Lรฉo Cearรก scored the only goal of the match in the 76th minute, finishing an assist from R. Ogawa.
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.
Archive note: this preview was written after the match was played.
Mercari Stadium Beckons For A Title Race Defining Clash
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 54/100. Kashima's title credentials face a fascinating test against a visiting side desperate to salvage their stalling league campaign.
The Setup
On February 14, 2026, the J1 League title race runs squarely through Mercari Stadium as second-placed Kashima host a struggling Yokohama F. Marinos. The hosts sit on 23 points, meaning the Stakes are massive as they hunt down the top spot. Their home ground has been an absolute fortress, boasting a flawless five wins from five matches. This relentless streak translates to an impressive Form rating that signals danger for any visiting side.
Conversely, Yokohama F. Marinos are languishing in ninth place with just 9 points, suffering an inconsistent run of results. While this chasm in the table creates a relatively low Balance rating, the attacking firepower on display ensures an undeniably strong Stars rating. With talents like Lรฉo Cearรก and Y. Suzuki ready to impact the game, the individual quality on the pitch remains exceptionally high.
Key Battle
The decisive confrontation will unfold between Kashima's aggressive, high-pressing midfield engine and the Yokohama F. Marinos backline. The visitors' defensive unit must find a way to absorb intense early pressure and securely transition the ball, or risk being completely suffocated by the home side's relentless attacking waves.
Our Prediction
Kashima to win 3-1. We expect the hosts to dictate the tempo right from the kickoff, suffocating the away side with structured high pressure. While Yokohama F. Marinos might snatch a goal on the counter, the sheer momentum of Kashima's home fortress will ultimately overwhelm the visitors' fragile defense.