Very strong pick · fair odds 1.25 · bookmaker 1.22 · Won ✓
9/10Rating
1.22Odds
Picks by market
ResultKashima to win ✓43% · @2.25
Double chanceEither team to win ✓76% · @1.25
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗64% · @1.50
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓80% · @1.22
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–2 ✗9% · fair 11.32
Kawasaki Frontale vs Kashima: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Kawasaki Frontale welcome Kashima to Kawasaki Todoroki Stadium for a J1 League fixture on Sunday 12 April (08:00 WAT). In the table, Kawasaki Frontale are 4th, among the top four, on 28 points after 18 matches; Kashima are 1st (leading the league) with 45. There are 17 points between them, and the seasons have gone in opposite directions.
Current form
Kawasaki Frontale, last 5: WLWLL Their latest outing: 3–2 win over Urawa, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 1 won, 2 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.2 scored, 2.0 conceded per game.
Kashima, last 5: WWWWW Their latest outing: 2–1 win over JEF United Chiba, at home. The attack is flying at 2.2 goals per game. Defensively they have kept 4 clean sheets in that run.
Momentum favours Kashima, collecting 3.0 points per game to 1.2 for Kawasaki Frontale.
Head to head
When they last met (14 Mar 2026) it ended Kashima 1–0 Kawasaki Frontale.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Kawasaki Frontale 1.5 xG, Kashima 1.7 xG – a total near 3.1. That is an open game on paper: 59% for three or more goals, 64% for GG.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Kawasaki Frontale 33%, draw 24%, Kashima 43%.
GG/NG: GG (64%) at 1.50.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 1.5 goals (80%, odds 1.22). Most likely score in line with that pick: Kawasaki Frontale 1–1 Kashima. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Kawasaki Frontale33%fair 3.07 · @3.00
Draw24%fair 4.15 · @3.45
Kashima43%fair 2.31 · @2.25
3.14Expected goals
1.48Kawasaki Frontale xG
1.66Kashima xG
64%Both score
59%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–111%
1–29%
2–18%
0–17%
2–27%
1–06%
From our goals model: Kawasaki Frontale 1.5 – 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 80% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.22.
Who will win Kawasaki Frontale vs Kashima?
On our numbers Kawasaki Frontale have a 33% chance of winning, the draw 24% and Kashima 43%.
How many goals will there be in Kawasaki Frontale vs Kashima?
We expect about 3.1 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 59% likely and both teams score 64% 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 3.1 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.
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.
