Kyoto Sanga 2-2 Kashima: full-time report, goals and match stats
Kyoto Sanga and Kashima shared four goals at Sanga Stadium by Kyocera. How the goals came, what the statistics said and whether our pre-match prediction landed.
Honours were shared at Sanga Stadium by Kyocera on 21 October 2026: Kyoto Sanga 2-2 Kashima. It was a J1 League fixture, matchday 11, played in Kyoto. Kyoto Sanga went into it 16th in the table, Kashima 5th. Half time had it at 1-0.
How it unfolded
It took shape early. Haruki Arai broke the deadlock on 16 minutes, set up by Sung-jun Yoon. That left it 1-0 at the interval.
After the restart the game opened up. José Élber Pimentel da Silva drew Kashima back level on 78 minutes, set up by Yuma Suzuki. Yuta Matsumura put Kashima ahead on 90+5 minutes. Haruki Arai levelled for Kyoto Sanga on 90+7 minutes, set up by Takumi Kato. It finished 2-2.
Reading the result
Of the four goals, three came after the break. The final goal did not come until 90+7 minutes. Both sides found the net, and three different players got on the scoresheet.
Discipline
Two yellow cards were shown.
Key match statistics
Kashima had 73% of the ball to Kyoto Sanga's 27%. Kyoto Sanga had 3 attempts to Kashima's 19, with 3 and 11 respectively on target. Kyoto Sanga needed very little: 3 on target, two goals. Elsewhere, corners finished 2-5 and the goalkeepers made 9 and 1 saves.
Who decided it
Haruki Arai scored two goals for Kyoto Sanga. H. Arai finished with the highest rating on the pitch at 8.7 for Kyoto Sanga. Y. Matsumura finished with a match-high four attempts for Kashima. The Kyoto Sanga goalkeeper was busy throughout, making 9 saves. Kyoto Sanga set up in a 3-4-2-1, Kashima in a 4-4-2.
How our prediction fared
Before kick-off our model made a draw the pick, splitting the three results 16% Kyoto Sanga, 48% the draw and 36% Kashima. That one landed, and the margin of the call matched the margin of the result. The goals line called under 2.5 goals; the game produced four, so that one was wrong. Both teams to score was called no; in the event both did score.
For the record
For the record: played at Sanga Stadium by Kyocera in Kyoto and refereed by Fu Ming. Scorers: Kyoto Sanga — Haruki Arai 16, 90+7. Kashima — José Élber Pimentel da Silva 78; Yuta Matsumura 90+5. Half time 1-0, full time 2-2. Two cards shown.
Final word
A point each, then, and the sort of afternoon both sides will file away without much argument. Kyoto Sanga will feel home games are where a season is built; Kashima will take the road point and move on.
The full statistics, line-ups and our running prediction record for this fixture sit alongside this report on the match page.
Frequently asked questions
What was the final score in Kyoto Sanga vs Kashima?
It finished 2-2. Kyoto Sanga and Kashima shared the points at Sanga Stadium by Kyocera.
Who scored?
Haruki Arai on 16 minutes for Kyoto Sanga, José Élber Pimentel da Silva on 78 minutes for Kashima, Yuta Matsumura on 90+5 minutes for Kashima and Haruki Arai on 90+7 minutes for Kyoto Sanga.
When and where was Kyoto Sanga vs Kashima played?
21 October 2026 at Sanga Stadium by Kyocera, Kyoto.
Which side controlled the game?
Kyoto Sanga had 27% possession to Kashima's 73%.
Did the pre-match prediction get it right?
Our model made a draw the pick at 48%, and that was correct. Every call is recorded in our published accuracy log.