Mercari Stadium · Referee Hiroki Kasahara, Japan · Analysis updated 06:08 UTC
Kashima vs V-varen Nagasaki Prediction, Odds & Statistics
Our Poisson-based model projects 2.29 expected goals for Kashima and 1.38 for V-varen Nagasaki, a combined total of 3.67. That distribution gives Kashima the largest share of the 1X2 market at 58%, with the draw at 20%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 71% for over 2.5 goals and 67% for both teams to score, with 2–1 the single most likely scoreline at 9%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 58% favourite still loses or draws a large share of the time.
This match has finished. The figures below are the model's estimate for the fixture, kept on the page for reference and study — they are not a betting tip, and nothing here has been edited after the final whistle.
Model pick
Kashima win
57.8% probability
Expected goals
2.29 – 1.38
Model version
poisson-v2
Cold start: only league-table or short-form data was available for these teams.
Probabilities are statistical estimates, not guarantees.
Why the model likes this
Each point below is derived from this fixture's own data — recent results, home and away splits, scoring and defensive rates and head-to-head history where it exists. Points only appear when the underlying data supports them.
Kashima home form
12 points from their last 5 home matches in our dataset.
V-varen Nagasaki away threat
Scored in 3 of their last 5 away fixtures.
Most likely outcome
The model rates Kashima to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 58%, against 58% / 20% / 23% for home, draw and away.
Expected goals balance
Projected 2.29 goals for Kashima and 1.38 for V-varen Nagasaki, a combined 3.67 — an open game on paper.
Match result (1X2)
Double chance 1X
78%
Double chance 12
80%
Double chance X2
42%
Goals markets
Correct score
- 2–19.2%
- 1–18.1%
- 3–17.0%
- 2–06.7%
- 2–26.4%
Recent form
Kashima
- 2026-10-13T12:15:00.000Z · A vs Công An Nhân Dân · 1-0 (W)
- 2026-10-09T10:00:00.000Z · H vs Gamba Osaka · 2-0 (W)
- 2026-09-23T08:00:00.000Z · H vs Ventforet Kofu · 3-1 (W)
- 2026-09-19T09:00:00.000Z · A vs Kawasaki Frontale · 3-3 (D)
- 2026-09-15T10:00:00.000Z · H vs Newcastle Jets · 7-1 (W)
V-varen Nagasaki
- 2026-09-29T10:00:00.000Z · A vs Gainare Tottori · 0-2 (L)
- 2026-09-19T09:30:00.000Z · H vs Cerezo Osaka · 1-1 (D)
- 2026-09-12T10:00:00.000Z · H vs Nagoya Grampus · 2-0 (W)
- 2026-09-09T10:00:00.000Z · A vs Kochi United · 1-0 (W)
- 2026-09-06T10:00:00.000Z · A vs Vissel Kobe · 1-3 (L)
Head-to-head
Head-to-head history is temporarily unavailable. The prediction is unaffected — it is built from current form, home and away performance, goals data and competition statistics.
J1 League table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Machida Zelvia | 11 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 20 | 26 |
| 2 | FC Tokyo | 11 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 13 | 24 |
| 3 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 11 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 15 | 23 |
| 4 | Vissel Kobe | 11 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 22 |
| 5 | Kashiwa Reysol | 11 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 22 |
| 6 | Kashima | 11 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 20 |
| 7 | Kawasaki Frontale | 11 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 19 |
| 8 | Urawa | 11 | 6 | 0 | 5 | -3 | 18 |
| 9 | Yokohama F. Marinos | 11 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 17 |
| 10 | Fagiano Okayama | 11 | 5 | 1 | 5 | -1 | 16 |
| 11 | Shimizu S-pulse | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | -6 | 14 |
| 12 | Nagoya Grampus | 11 | 4 | 1 | 6 | -4 | 13 |
| 13 | Cerezo Osaka | 11 | 3 | 4 | 4 | -7 | 13 |
| 14 | V-varen Nagasaki | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | -3 | 12 |
| 15 | Gamba Osaka | 11 | 2 | 4 | 5 | -7 | 10 |
| 16 | Mito Hollyhock | 11 | 2 | 3 | 6 | -4 | 9 |
| 17 | Kyoto Sanga | 11 | 2 | 3 | 6 | -8 | 9 |
| 18 | Avispa Fukuoka | 11 | 2 | 1 | 8 | -6 | 7 |
| 19 | JEF United Chiba | 11 | 1 | 3 | 7 | -12 | 6 |
| 20 | Tokyo Verdy | 11 | 0 | 5 | 6 | -14 | 5 |
Prediction conclusion
The model's leading selection is Kashima win, at 57.8%. Its single most likely scoreline is 2–1.
It puts both teams scoring at 67% and over 2.5 goals at 71%.
A 58% selection is expected to miss in the remaining share of matches, and football regularly produces red cards, injuries and tactical changes the data cannot see. Treat this as a probability, not a forecast of the result.
Predictions are statistical estimates generated from historical and current team data. They are provided for information and entertainment only and are not betting advice. 18+ only.