Both teams scoreNot both teams to score ✗54% · @1.83
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓75% · @1.28
Correct scoreCorrect score 3–0 ✗8% · fair 12.32
Kashima vs JEF United Chiba: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Sunday 22 March the J1 League brings Kashima against JEF United Chiba at Kashima Soccer Stadium. Kick-off: 07:00 WAT. In the table, Kashima are 1st, leading the league, on 45 points after 18 matches; JEF United Chiba are 10th (in the drop zone) with 12. There are 33 points between them, and the seasons have gone in opposite directions.
Current form
Kashima, last 5: WWWWW Their latest outing: 3–0 win over Machida Zelvia, away. In their own stadium the record reads 4 won, 0 lost from 4. 2.0 goals per outing makes them dangerous. Defensively they have kept 5 clean sheets in that run.
JEF United Chiba, last 4: LLWL Their latest outing: 1–2 defeat to FC Tokyo, at home. Goals for and against: 1.0 scored, 1.8 conceded per game.
Momentum favours Kashima, collecting 3.0 points per game to 0.8 for JEF United Chiba.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Kashima 2.0 xG, JEF United Chiba 0.8 xG – a total near 2.8. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 51%, GG 46%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Kashima 64%, draw 22%, JEF United Chiba 14%.
Lower-risk option: Kashima or draw (86%) at 1.13.
GG/NG: NG (54%) at 1.83.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 1.5 goals (75%, odds 1.28). Most likely score in line with that pick: Kashima 2–0 JEF United Chiba. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Kashima64%fair 1.56 · @1.57
Draw22%fair 4.60 · @3.85
JEF United Chiba14%fair 7.11 · @5.80
2.80Expected goals
2.00Kashima xG
0.80JEF United Chiba xG
46%Both score
51%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
2–012%
1–012%
2–110%
1–110%
3–08%
3–16%
From our goals model: Kashima 2.0 – 0.8 JEF United Chiba expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Kashima to win✓
64%
1.56
1.57
Double chance
Kashima or draw✓
86%
1.16
1.13
Both teams to score
Not both teams to score✗
54%
1.87
1.83
Draw no bet
Kashima (draw no bet)✓
82%
1.22
–
Asian handicap
Kashima -0.5 (Asian handicap)✓
65%
1.53
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
75%
1.33
1.28
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
51%
1.95
1.90
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
70%
1.43
1.33
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
85%
1.18
1.11
First team to score
Kashima to score first✓
67%
1.49
–
Half-time result
Kashima ahead at half-time✓
47%
2.13
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Kashima / FT Kashima✓
42%
2.38
–
Correct score
Correct score 3–0✗
8%
12.32
–
Recent results
Kashima – last 6
WWWWWW
18 Mar
@ Machida Zelvia
3–0
W
14 Mar
vs Kawasaki Frontale
1–0
W
7 Mar
vs Tokyo Verdy
2–0
W
28 Feb
@ Urawa
3–2
W
21 Feb
vs Kashiwa Reysol
2–0
W
14 Feb
vs Yokohama F. Marinos
1–0
W
2.0Scored / game
0.3Conceded / game
17%Both scored
33%Over 2.5
JEF United Chiba – last 4
LLWL
18 Mar
vs FC Tokyo
1–2
L
14 Mar
@ Yokohama F. Marinos
0–2
L
7 Mar
vs Kashiwa Reysol
2–1
W
27 Feb
@ Machida Zelvia
1–2
L
1.0Scored / game
1.8Conceded / game
75%Both scored
75%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Kashima and JEF United Chiba.
What is the prediction for Kashima vs JEF United Chiba?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 75% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.28.
Who will win Kashima vs JEF United Chiba?
On our numbers Kashima have a 64% chance of winning, the draw 22% and JEF United Chiba 14%.
How many goals will there be in Kashima vs JEF United Chiba?
We expect about 2.8 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 51% likely and both teams score 46% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Kashima vs JEF United Chiba?
Our predicted score is Kashima 2–0 JEF United Chiba, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.8 goals in total.
When is Kashima vs JEF United Chiba?
Kashima vs JEF United Chiba (J1 League) kicks off on Sunday 22 March 2026 at 07:00 (West Africa Time) at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
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