Very strong pick · fair odds 1.26 · bookmaker 1.25 · Won ✓
9/10Rating
1.25Odds
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Value bet: Kashima to win @ 1.95 – our chance 57% vs 51% implied by the price (edge +11%). Bigger price, more risk. Won ✓
Picks by market
ResultKashima to win ✓57% · @1.95
Double chanceKashima or draw ✓79% · @1.25
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗58% · @1.73
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✗77% · @1.30
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗10% · fair 10.09
Kashima vs Urawa: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Saturday 18 April the J1 League brings Kashima against Urawa at Kashima Soccer Stadium. Kick-off: 06:00 WAT. In the table, Kashima are 1st, leading the league, on 45 points after 18 matches; Urawa are 6th (lower half) with 25. There are 20 points between them, and the seasons have gone in opposite directions.
Current form
Kashima, last 5: WWWWW Their latest outing: 2–0 win over Kawasaki Frontale, away. In their own stadium the record reads 3 won, 0 lost from 3. The attack is flying at 2.2 goals per game. Defensively they have kept 4 clean sheets in that run.
Urawa, last 5: LLLWL Their latest outing: 2–3 defeat to Kawasaki Frontale, away. Away from home the record reads 1 won, 2 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.5 scored, 1.5 conceded per game.
Momentum favours Kashima, collecting 3.0 points per game to 1.0 for Urawa.
Head to head
When they last met (28 Feb 2026) it ended Urawa 2–3 Kashima.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Kashima 1.9 xG, Urawa 1.1 xG – a total near 3.0. Both nets should be busy – over 2.5 sits at 54% and GG at 58%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Kashima 57%, draw 23%, Urawa 21%.
Lower-risk option: Kashima or draw (79%) at 1.25.
GG/NG: GG (58%) at 1.73.
Price worth noting: Kashima to win @1.95 – the bookmaker implies 51%, our ratings say 57%.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Kashima or draw (79%, odds 1.25). Most likely score in line with that pick: Kashima 1–1 Urawa. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Kashima57%fair 1.76 · @1.95
Draw23%fair 4.43 · @3.50
Urawa21%fair 4.82 · @3.65
3.03Expected goals
1.94Kashima xG
1.09Urawa xG
58%Both score
54%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–110%
2–110%
1–09%
2–09%
3–16%
3–06%
From our goals model: Kashima 1.9 – 1.1 Urawa expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Our pick is Kashima or draw with a 79% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.
Who will win Kashima vs Urawa?
On our numbers Kashima have a 57% chance of winning, the draw 23% and Urawa 21%.
How many goals will there be in Kashima vs Urawa?
We expect about 3.0 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 54% likely and both teams score 58% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Kashima vs Urawa?
Our predicted score is Kashima 1–1 Urawa, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.0 goals in total.
When is Kashima vs Urawa?
Kashima vs Urawa (J1 League) kicks off on Saturday 18 April 2026 at 06:00 (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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