Yokohama F. Marinos vs Kashima: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Yokohama F. Marinos welcome Kashima to National Olympic Stadium for a J1 League fixture on Friday 7 August (11:25 WAT). 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: WDWDW Their latest outing: 3–1 win over Roasso Kumamoto, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 2 won, 1 lost from 4. The attack is flying at 2.3 goals per game.
Kashima, last 5: WWLWW Their latest outing: 5–0 win over Vegalta Sendai, at home. 2.2 goals per outing makes them dangerous. Defensively they have kept 5 clean sheets in that run.
Momentum favours Kashima, collecting 2.5 points per game to 1.8 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 1.2 xG, Kashima 1.6 xG – a total near 2.8. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 49%, GG 53%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Yokohama F. Marinos 25%, draw 25%, Kashima 50%.
Lower-risk option: Kashima or draw (75%) at 1.25.
GG/NG: GG (53%) at 1.83.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Kashima or draw (75%, odds 1.25). 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. Marinos25%fair 4.00 · @3.85
Draw25%fair 3.98 · @3.35
Kashima50%fair 2.00 · @1.95
2.79Expected goals
1.22Yokohama F. Marinos xG
1.58Kashima xG
53%Both score
49%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–112%
0–110%
1–29%
0–28%
1–07%
2–17%
From our goals model: Yokohama F. Marinos 1.2 – 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 Kashima or draw with a 75% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.
Who will win Yokohama F. Marinos vs Kashima?
On our numbers Yokohama F. Marinos have a 25% chance of winning, the draw 25% and Kashima 50%.
How many goals will there be in Yokohama F. Marinos vs Kashima?
We expect about 2.8 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 49% likely and both teams score 53% 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 Friday 7 August 2026 at 11:25 (West Africa Time) at National Olympic 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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