Kawasaki Frontale vs Kashima prediction & analysis
79%
Footrivo pick
Over 1.5 goals
Very strong pick · fair odds 1.27 · bookmaker 1.22 · Won ✓
9/10Rating
1.22Odds
2
Value bet: Kashima to win @ 2.25 – our chance 49% vs 44% implied by the price (edge +11%). Bigger price, more risk. Won ✓
Quick tips for this match
ResultKashima to win ✓49% · @2.25
Double chanceEither team to win ✓79% · @1.25
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗63% · @1.50
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓79% · @1.22
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–2 ✗9% · fair 10.60
Kawasaki Frontale vs Kashima preview and prediction
The match
Kashima travel to Kawasaki Todoroki Stadium in the J1 League on Sunday 12 April (08:00 WAT) to face Kawasaki Frontale. Kawasaki Frontale are 4th with 28 points from 18 games (in the top four), while Kashima sit 1st on 45 points (top of the table). A gap of 17 points shows the difference in quality this season.
Form guide
Kawasaki Frontale's last 5: WLWLL Most recently they beat Urawa 3–2 at home. At home they have won 1 and lost 2 of their last 3. They average 1.2 scored and 2.0 conceded.
Kashima's last 5: WWWWW Most recently they beat JEF United Chiba 2–1 at home. They are scoring freely – 2.2 goals a game. 4 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Kashima arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 3.0 points a game against 1.2.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 14 March 2026, finished Kashima 1–0 Kawasaki Frontale.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.0 goals: 1.3 for Kawasaki Frontale and 1.7 for Kashima. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 57% likely and both teams score in 63% of our simulations.
Value angle: Kashima to win at 2.25 – 49% on our numbers against 44% implied by the price.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Over 1.5 goals – a 79% chance at odds of 1.22. Predicted score: Kawasaki Frontale 1–1 Kashima. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Kawasaki Frontale30%fair 3.35 · @3.00
Draw21%fair 4.79 · @3.45
Kashima49%fair 2.03 · @2.25
3.02Expected goals
1.29Kawasaki Frontale xG
1.74Kashima xG
63%Both score
57%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–111%
1–29%
0–18%
0–27%
2–17%
1–06%
From our goals model: Kawasaki Frontale 1.3 – 1.7 Kashima expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Kawasaki Frontale vs Kashima?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 79% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.22.
Who will win Kawasaki Frontale vs Kashima?
On our numbers Kawasaki Frontale have a 30% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Kashima 49%.
How many goals will there be in Kawasaki Frontale vs Kashima?
We expect about 3.0 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 57% likely and both teams score 63% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Kawasaki Frontale vs Kashima?
Our predicted score is Kawasaki Frontale 1–1 Kashima, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.0 goals in total.
When is Kawasaki Frontale vs Kashima?
Kawasaki Frontale vs Kashima (J1 League) kicks off on Sunday 12 April 2026 at 08:00 (West Africa Time) at Kawasaki Todoroki Stadium.
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.
