J1 League· Regular Season - 11· Mercari Stadium
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Kashima vs Urawa Prediction & Betting Tips
Saturday, 18 April 2026 · Kick-off
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More Kashima vs Urawa tips
| Selection | Probability | Fair odds | Best odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| AH1 +1.5Kashima +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 93% | 1.08 | - |
| 1XKashima or Draw | 82% | 1.23 | - |
| U3.5Under 3.5 goals | 71% | 1.40 | - |
| AH2 +1.5Urawa +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 69% | 1.44 | - |
| X2Urawa or Draw | 56% | 1.78 | - |
| BTTS YesBoth teams to score | 51% | 1.96 | - |
| O2.5Over 2.5 goals | 51% | 1.97 | - |
| U2.5Under 2.5 goals | 49% | 2.03 | - |
| BTTS NoBoth teams NOT to score | 49% | 2.05 | - |
| 1Kashima to win | 44% | 2.28 | - |
| XDraw | 38% | 2.65 | - |
| AH1 -1.5Kashima -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 31% | 3.27 | - |
| O3.5Over 3.5 goals | 29% | 3.50 | - |
| 2Urawa to win | 18% | 5.43 | - |
| AH2 -1.5Urawa -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 7% | 13.61 | - |
Kashima vs Urawa preview & analysis
Match preview
Kashima host Urawa in the J1 League (Regular Season - 11) at Mercari Stadium on Saturday, 18 April 2026, with kick-off at 05:00 UTC. Here's our full prediction, built from bookmaker prices, current form and head-to-head data.
Head to head
In the last 6 meetings between these sides, Kashima have won 2, Urawa have won 0 and 4 ended level. Those games averaged 2.0 goals, and both teams scored in 3 of them.
What the numbers say
Our model makes Kashima narrow favourites: Kashima 44%, draw 38%, Urawa 18%. We expect around 2.7 goals (1.7 - 1.0 in expected goals), with 51% for over 2.5 and 51% for both teams to score.
Head to head
J1 League table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kashima | 18 | 15 | 0 | 3 | +20 | 45 |
| 2 |  FC Tokyo | 18 | 13 | 0 | 5 | +14 | 37 |
| 3 |  Machida Zelvia | 18 | 13 | 0 | 5 | +6 | 37 |
| 4 |  Kawasaki Frontale | 18 | 10 | 0 | 8 | -2 | 28 |
| 5 |  Tokyo Verdy | 18 | 10 | 0 | 8 | -4 | 28 |
| 6 | Urawa | 18 | 7 | 0 | 11 | +3 | 25 |
| 7 |  Yokohama F. Marinos | 18 | 6 | 0 | 12 | -3 | 20 |
| 8 |  Kashiwa Reysol | 18 | 7 | 0 | 11 | -2 | 20 |
| 9 |  Mito Hollyhock | 18 | 6 | 0 | 12 | -16 | 18 |
| 10 |  JEF United Chiba | 18 | 3 | 0 | 15 | -16 | 12 |
Kashima vs Urawa: FAQ
Who is the favourite to win Kashima vs Urawa?
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Kashima are favourites. Our model gives Kashima a 44% chance of winning, Urawa 18%, and the draw 38%.
Will both teams score in Kashima vs Urawa?
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We rate both teams to score at 51%, so it's close to a coin flip.
When does Kashima vs Urawa kick off?
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Kashima vs Urawa kicks off at 05:00 UTC on Saturday, 18 April 2026 at Mercari Stadium, Kashima.
