The J1 League sees Urawa take on Kashima on Saturday 28 February, kicking off at 06:00 (WAT) at Saitama Stadium 2002. Urawa are 6th with 25 points from 18 games (in the bottom half), while Kashima sit 1st on 45 points (top of the table). A gap of 20 points shows the difference in quality this season.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.4 goals: 1.2 for Urawa and 1.2 for Kashima. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 46%, both teams to score at 60%. Their recent games have mostly stayed under 2.5.
Betting angles
Win chances: Urawa 37%, draw 24%, Kashima 39%.
Both teams to score: yes (60%) at 1.67.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Under 3.5 goals – a 75% chance at odds of 1.33. Predicted score: Urawa 1–1 Kashima. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Urawa37%fair 2.72 · @2.62
Draw24%fair 4.15 · @3.25
Kashima39%fair 2.55 · @2.62
2.40Expected goals
1.17Urawa xG
1.23Kashima xG
60%Both score
46%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–113%
0–111%
1–011%
0–09%
1–28%
2–18%
From our goals model: Urawa 1.2 – 1.2 Kashima expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Kashima to win✓
39%
2.55
2.62
Double chance
Either team to win✓
76%
1.32
1.28
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
60%
1.68
1.67
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
71%
1.41
1.30
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✗
54%
1.85
1.85
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
75%
1.34
1.33
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
45%
2.21
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Kashima / FT Kashima✗
21%
4.68
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✗
8%
12.50
–
Form
Urawa – last 2
WD
21 Feb
@ Yokohama F. Marinos
2–0
W
14 Feb
@ FC Tokyo
1–1
D
1.5Scored / game
0.5Conceded / game
50%Both scored
0%Over 2.5
Kashima – last 2
WW
21 Feb
vs Kashiwa Reysol
2–0
W
14 Feb
vs Yokohama F. Marinos
1–0
W
1.5Scored / game
0.0Conceded / game
0%Both scored
0%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Urawa and Kashima.
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 75% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.33.
Who will win Urawa vs Kashima?
On our numbers Urawa have a 37% chance of winning, the draw 24% and Kashima 39%.
How many goals will there be in Urawa vs Kashima?
We expect about 2.4 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 46% likely and both teams score 60% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Urawa vs Kashima?
Our predicted score is Urawa 1–1 Kashima, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.4 goals in total.
When is Urawa vs Kashima?
Urawa vs Kashima (J1 League) kicks off on Saturday 28 February 2026 at 06:00 (West Africa Time) at Saitama Stadium 2002.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
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