J1 League· Regular Season - 11· Sanga Stadium by Kyocera
Kyoto Sanga
Kashima21 Oct
Kyoto Sanga vs Kashima Prediction & Betting Tips
Wednesday, 21 October 2026 · Kick-off
Our prediction
Both teams to score
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Predicted score
1-2
Fair odds
1.66
Expected goals
1.3 - 1.8
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More Kyoto Sanga vs Kashima tips
| Selection | Probability | Fair odds | Best odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| AH2 +1.5Kashima +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 89% | 1.12 | - |
| X2Kashima or Draw | 77% | 1.30 | - |
| AH1 +1.5Kyoto Sanga +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 72% | 1.40 | - |
| U3.5Under 3.5 goals | 62% | 1.60 | - |
| 1XKyoto Sanga or Draw | 61% | 1.65 | - |
| O2.5Over 2.5 goals | 60% | 1.67 | - |
| U2.5Under 2.5 goals | 40% | 2.49 | - |
| BTTS NoBoth teams NOT to score | 40% | 2.52 | - |
| 2Kashima to win | 39% | 2.54 | - |
| XDraw | 38% | 2.65 | - |
| O3.5Over 3.5 goals | 38% | 2.67 | - |
| AH2 -1.5Kashima -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 28% | 3.53 | - |
| 1Kyoto Sanga to win | 23% | 4.39 | - |
| AH1 -1.5Kyoto Sanga -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 11% | 9.10 | - |
Kyoto Sanga vs Kashima preview & analysis
Match preview
Kyoto Sanga host Kashima in the J1 League (Regular Season - 11) at Sanga Stadium by Kyocera on Wednesday, 21 October 2026, with kick-off at 10:00 UTC. Here's our full prediction, built from bookmaker prices, current form and head-to-head data.
Team form
Kyoto Sanga arrive in mixed form, with 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches, scoring 4 and conceding 2. Most recently they beat Ratchaburi 1-0 at home. They're 16th in the table with 8 points from 9 games. Kashima arrive in superb form, with 4 wins, 1 draw and 0 defeats in their last 5 matches, scoring 16 and conceding 5. Most recently they beat Công An Nhân Dân 1-0 away. They're 6th in the table with 16 points from 9 games.
Head to head
In the last 6 meetings between these sides, Kyoto Sanga have won 1, Kashima have won 2 and 3 ended level. Those games averaged 2.0 goals, and both teams scored in 2 of them.
What the numbers say
Our model makes Kashima narrow favourites: Kyoto Sanga 23%, draw 38%, Kashima 39%. We expect around 3.1 goals (1.3 - 1.8 in expected goals), with 60% for over 2.5 and 60% for both teams to score.
Our tip
Both attacks are firing and neither defence has been keeping clean sheets. We expect goals at both ends. Our pick is Both teams to score, which our model rates at a 60% chance. For a bigger price, the most likely correct score is Kyoto Sanga 1-2 Kashima.
Recent form
Kyoto Sanga- 13 OctHRatchaburi1-0
- 10 OctHMachida Zelvia0-1
- 3 OctAMachida Zelvia0-0
- 23 SeptHFujieda MYFC1-0
- 19 SeptAFagiano Okayama2-1
Kashima- 13 OctACông An Nhân Dân1-0
- 9 OctHGamba Osaka2-0
- 23 SeptHVentforet Kofu3-1
- 19 SeptAKawasaki Frontale3-3
- 15 SeptHNewcastle Jets7-1
Head to head
J1 League table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Kashiwa Reysol | 9 | 7 | 0 | 2 | +7 | 21 |
| 2 |  Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | +16 | 20 |
| 3 |  Machida Zelvia | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | +12 | 20 |
| 4 |  FC Tokyo | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | +9 | 20 |
| 5 |  Vissel Kobe | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | +5 | 19 |
| 6 | Kashima | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | +3 | 16 |
| 7 |  Yokohama F. Marinos | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | +4 | 15 |
| 8 |  Kawasaki Frontale | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | +3 | 13 |
| 9 |  Fagiano Okayama | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 13 |
| 10 |  Shimizu S-pulse | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | -1 | 13 |
| 11 |  Urawa | 9 | 4 | 0 | 5 | -5 | 12 |
| 12 |  Cerezo Osaka | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | -5 | 12 |
| 13 |  Mito Hollyhock | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | -1 | 9 |
| 14 |  V-varen Nagasaki | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | -5 | 9 |
| 15 |  Nagoya Grampus | 9 | 3 | 0 | 6 | -6 | 9 |
| 16 | Kyoto Sanga | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | -5 | 8 |
| 17 |  Avispa Fukuoka | 9 | 2 | 1 | 6 | -2 | 7 |
| 18 |  Gamba Osaka | 9 | 1 | 3 | 5 | -8 | 6 |
| 19 |  JEF United Chiba | 9 | 1 | 2 | 6 | -11 | 5 |
| 20 |  Tokyo Verdy | 9 | 0 | 4 | 5 | -10 | 4 |
Kyoto Sanga vs Kashima: FAQ
What is the Kyoto Sanga vs Kashima prediction?
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Our tip is Both teams to score. Our predicted score is Kyoto Sanga 1-2 Kashima.
Who is the favourite to win Kyoto Sanga vs Kashima?
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Kashima are favourites. Our model gives Kyoto Sanga a 23% chance of winning, Kashima 39%, and the draw 38%.
Will both teams score in Kyoto Sanga vs Kashima?
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We rate both teams to score at 60%, so BTTS Yes is likely.
When does Kyoto Sanga vs Kashima kick off?
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Kyoto Sanga vs Kashima kicks off at 10:00 UTC on Wednesday, 21 October 2026 at Sanga Stadium by Kyocera, Kameoka.
