Kashima vs Pohang Steelers Prediction & Preview

Kashima arrive in strong form (WW) and are well-fancied to back 1 against Pohang Steelers at Mercari Stadium, with our model giving this a 79% probability at odds of 1.27.

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Wed, Oct 28, 2026 |

Kashima

3
10:00
VS

Pohang Steelers

0

Our Expert Prediction

Tip

1

Odds

1.27

Probability

79%

Match Odds

Home Win

1.27

Draw

5.25

Away Win

7.00

Expected Goals (xG)

A measure of shot quality — higher xG means more dangerous chances created

Kashima
2.59
Pohang Steelers
0.18

Match Statistics

Kashima vs Pohang Steelers

71%   Possession   29%

6   Shots on Target   0

0   Pass Accuracy   0

4   Corner Kicks   3

5   Fouls   6

0 0 1
1 2 0

Head to Head History

Previous encounters between Kashima and Pohang Steelers

No previous encounters found between these teams

Kashima - Recent Matches

Sat, Oct 31
06:00
Kashima
Kashima
4 - 1
Cerezo Osaka
Cerezo Osaka
League J1 League
W
Wed, Oct 28
10:00
Kashima
Kashima
3 - 0
Pohang Steelers
Pohang Steelers
League AFC Champions League Elite
W
Sat, Oct 24
06:00
Kashima
Kashima
2 - 3
Kashiwa Reysol
Kashiwa Reysol
League J1 League
L
Wed, Oct 21
10:00
Kyoto Sanga
Kyoto Sanga
2 - 2
Kashima
Kashima
League J1 League
D
Sat, Oct 17
06:00
Kashima
Kashima
2 - 0
V-varen Nagasaki
V-varen Nagasaki
League J1 League
W
Tue, Oct 13
12:15
Công An Nhân Dân
Công An Nhân Dân
0 - 1
Kashima
Kashima
League AFC Champions League Elite
W
Fri, Oct 9
10:00
Kashima
Kashima
2 - 0
Gamba Osaka
Gamba Osaka
League J1 League
W
Wed, Sep 23
08:00
Kashima
Kashima
3 - 1
Ventforet Kofu
Ventforet Kofu
League Emperor Cup
W
Sat, Sep 19
09:00
Kawasaki Frontale
Kawasaki Frontale
3 - 3
Kashima
Kashima
League J1 League
D
Tue, Sep 15
10:00
Kashima
Kashima
7 - 1
Newcastle Jets
Newcastle Jets
League AFC Champions League Elite
W

Kashima Form Analysis

Kashima come into this fixture in good form, having won 3, drawn 1 and lost 1 of their last 5 matches. They have scored 13 goals and conceded 6 during that run, averaging 2.6 goals per game. Key contributors in front of goal include Aleksandar Čavrić (3 goals), José Élber Pimentel da Silva (2 goals) and Matheus Bueno (2 goals). Their most recent outing ended in a victory against Cerezo Osaka (4–1) in the J1 League. They are currently on a run of 2 consecutive wins. Their recent momentum makes them a threat going into this fixture.

Pohang Steelers - Recent Matches

Sun, Nov 1
05:00
Pohang Steelers
Pohang Steelers
1 - 1
Jeju United FC
Jeju United FC
League K League 1
D
Wed, Oct 28
10:00
Kashima
Kashima
3 - 0
Pohang Steelers
Pohang Steelers
League AFC Champions League Elite
L
Sat, Oct 24
05:00
Ulsan Hyundai FC
Ulsan Hyundai FC
2 - 2
Pohang Steelers
Pohang Steelers
League K League 1
D
Sun, Oct 18
07:30
Pohang Steelers
Pohang Steelers
0 - 0
FC Anyang
FC Anyang
League K League 1
D
Tue, Oct 13
10:00
Pohang Steelers
Pohang Steelers
0 - 2
Johor Darul Takzim FC
Johor Darul Takzim FC
League AFC Champions League Elite
L
Fri, Oct 9
07:30
Incheon United
Incheon United
3 - 0
Pohang Steelers
Pohang Steelers
League K League 1
L
Sun, Sep 20
10:00
Pohang Steelers
Pohang Steelers
2 - 1
FC Seoul
FC Seoul
League K League 1
W
Tue, Sep 15
12:15
Beijing Guoan
Beijing Guoan
3 - 1
Pohang Steelers
Pohang Steelers
League AFC Champions League Elite
L
Sat, Sep 12
10:00
Daejeon Citizen
Daejeon Citizen
2 - 2
Pohang Steelers
Pohang Steelers
League K League 1
D
Wed, Sep 9
10:30
Pohang Steelers
Pohang Steelers
0 - 0
Gimcheon Sangmu FC
Gimcheon Sangmu FC
League K League 1
D

Pohang Steelers Form Analysis

Pohang Steelers arrive in mixed form, with 0 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses across their last 5 fixtures. They have netted 3 goals and let in 8, averaging 0.6 goals per game going forward. Key contributors in front of goal include Wanderson Oliveira (2 goals), Kim Seung-Ho and Jorge Luiz Barbosa Teixeira. Most recently, they recorded a draw against Jeju United FC (1–1) in the K League 1. A disciplined display could see them pick up a point or more.

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Written by

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Football Analyst & Predictor · HelloPredict

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