Yokohama F. Marinos vs Kashima: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
06:00 WAT, Sunday 10 May: Yokohama F. Marinos v Kashima in the J1 League, played at Nissan Stadium. In the table, Yokohama F. Marinos are 7th, lower half, on 20 points after 18 matches; Kashima are 1st (leading the league) with 45. There are 25 points between them, and the seasons have gone in opposite directions.
Current form
Yokohama F. Marinos, last 5: LWWLL Their latest outing: 0–2 defeat to Machida Zelvia, away. Goals for and against: 1.3 scored, 2.3 conceded per game.
Kashima, last 5: WLWWW Their latest outing: 3–0 win over Mito Hollyhock, at home. Away from home the record reads 2 won, 1 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.7 scored, 0.5 conceded per game. Defensively they have kept 4 clean sheets in that run.
Momentum favours Kashima, collecting 2.5 points per game to 1.0 for Yokohama F. Marinos.
Head to head
When they last met (14 Feb 2026) it ended Kashima 1–0 Yokohama F. Marinos.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Yokohama F. Marinos 1.3 xG, Kashima 1.6 xG – a total near 2.8. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 51%, GG 58%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Yokohama F. Marinos 27%, draw 25%, Kashima 48%.
GG/NG: GG (58%) at 1.73.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 1.5 goals (75%, odds 1.30). Most likely score in line with that pick: Yokohama F. Marinos 1–1 Kashima. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Yokohama F. Marinos27%fair 3.65 · @3.65
Draw25%fair 4.02 · @3.45
Kashima48%fair 2.10 · @1.95
2.84Expected goals
1.27Yokohama F. Marinos xG
1.57Kashima xG
58%Both score
51%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–112%
0–19%
1–29%
1–07%
2–17%
0–27%
From our goals model: Yokohama F. Marinos 1.3 – 1.6 Kashima expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Yokohama F. Marinos vs Kashima?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 75% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.30.
Who will win Yokohama F. Marinos vs Kashima?
On our numbers Yokohama F. Marinos have a 27% chance of winning, the draw 25% and Kashima 48%.
How many goals will there be in Yokohama F. Marinos vs Kashima?
We expect about 2.8 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 51% likely and both teams score 58% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Yokohama F. Marinos vs Kashima?
Our predicted score is Yokohama F. Marinos 1–1 Kashima, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.8 goals in total.
When is Yokohama F. Marinos vs Kashima?
Yokohama F. Marinos vs Kashima (J1 League) kicks off on Sunday 10 May 2026 at 06:00 (West Africa Time) at Nissan 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.