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AFC Champions League Elite · League Phase - 3
Kashima
Pohang Steelers
Mercari Stadium

Kashima vs Pohang Steelers Prediction, Odds & Tips

Our Prediction

Home Win
Odds–
50%
Confidence · Fair
KashimaDrawPohang Steelers
Over/Under 2.5
Over 2.5
72%
BTTS
No
62%
Correct score
3-1
0%
HT/FT
1/1
31%
Double chance
1X
95%
Avg goals
3.8
Expected
Why we like it
  • Model advice: Combo Winner : Kashima and +3.5 goals.
  • Recent form: Kashima WW, Pohang Steelers LL (oldest to newest).
  • Kashima score 4.0 a game this season; Pohang Steelers score 0.5.

Match preview

Kashima host Pohang Steelers in the AFC Champions League Elite (League Phase - 3) on Wednesday, 28 October 2026 at Mercari Stadium.

Kashima come into the game with a form of LDWW (newest first; 2 wins in their last 4), while Pohang Steelers have DDL (newest first; 0 wins in their last 3).

This season Kashima score 4.0 and concede 0.5 goals a game; Pohang Steelers score 0.5 and concede 2.5.

Our model leans towards Home Win with 50% confidence.

Quick answers

Who will win Kashima vs Pohang Steelers?

Our model gives Kashima 50%, the draw 50% and Pohang Steelers 0%. Our tip is Home Win (50% confidence).

Will both teams score?

Our BTTS pick is no, at least one side fails to score (NG), with 62% confidence.

Over or under 2.5 goals?

We expect over 2.5 goals (three or more), 72% confidence.

What is the predicted correct score?

Our most likely score is Kashima 3 - 1 Pohang Steelers. Correct-score picks are long shots, so treat it as a guide.

What is the safest bet?

Double chance 1X (Home or Draw (1X)) has 95% confidence.

When is Kashima vs Pohang Steelers?

Kick-off is Wednesday, 28 October 2026, 10:00 UTC at Mercari Stadium. The time on this page is shown in your own time zone.

Key stats

Per game, this season
KashimaPohang Steelers
Goals scored
4.00.5
Goals conceded
0.52.5
Clean sheets
50%0%

Model comparison

Percent
KashimaPohang Steelers
Form
100%0%
Attack
89%11%
Defence
83%17%
Poisson model
94%6%
Overall
89%11%
Form, last 5 games
100%0%
Goals scored, last 5
8.01.0
Goals conceded, last 5
1.05.0
Goal forecast: Kashima Under 9.5, Pohang Steelers Under 1.5

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