Kashima vs Pohang Steelers Prediction

Full time: Kashima 3-0 Pohang Steelers. Our pre-match tip was correct.

Kashima host Pohang Steelers in the AFC Champions League Elite on 28 Oct 2026 at Mercari Stadium. Our model gives Kashima a 79% chance of winning, rates the draw at 12% and gives Pohang Steelers 9%. That makes Kashima the favourite, and our tip is Kashima to win with a predicted score of 4-0.

On goals, the model puts over 2.5 goals at 78% and both teams to score at 56%.

Suggested bet: Combo Winner: Kashima and +3.5 goals.

Kashima have won 4, drawn 1 and lost 1 of their last 6 matches (LDWWWW). Pohang Steelers have won 1, drawn 2 and lost 3 of their last 6 matches (DDLLWL).

This is the first meeting between Kashima and Pohang Steelers in our records.