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Kashima Antlers vs Pohang Steelers: Prediction, Odds & Analysis

Kashima Antlers Kashima AntlersvsPohang Steelers Pohang Steelers
Our predictionKashima Antlers to win
Model score: High · 92/100
Score hint: 2-0

The model puts Kashima Antlers at 72%. The model leans toward Kashima Antlers. Confidence: high.

Win probabilities

1 · Kashima Antlers72%
Draw17%
2 · Pohang Steelers11%
1 · Kashima AntlersDraw2 · Pohang Steelers
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Model vs market

Markets where our model disagrees with the bookmaker. A positive edge means our model rates the outcome more likely than the odds imply. This is model disagreement, not proven value — we do not yet publish historical profitability.

BTTSNo2.08+21.4%
1X2Kashima Antlers1.32+0.3%
1X2Pohang Steelers8.40-0.1%
1X2Draw5.60-0.2%
BTTSYes1.67-21.4%
Our model BookmakerPositive edge = model disagreement, not a value bet. Not betting advice.
Team strength rating
Kashima Antlers
72
Pohang Steelers
35

Recent form

Kashima AntlersLDWWW
Pohang SteelersDDLLW

Most likely scorelines

2-016.5%
1-015.1%
3-012.1%
2-18.0%
1-17.3%
0-06.9%

Expected goals

2.19Kashima Antlers
xG
0.48Pohang Steelers
Over 2.5 goals50%
Both teams to score34%

Match DNA

AttackDefenseFormStrengthH2HVenue
Kashima Antlers Pohang Steelers

Key points

Betting angles

MarketPickOddsAssessment
1X2Kashima Antlers win1.32Fair

Assessments compare our model probability with the bookmaker odds. A positive edge means our model rates the pick higher than the market implies — model disagreement, not proven value. Not betting advice.

Scoreline probability matrix

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Each cell shows the probability (%) of that exact scoreline (home goals down the side, away goals across the top). Computed from a Poisson model on expected goals.

Full analysis

The model puts Kashima Antlers at 72%. The model puts the draw at 17%. The model puts Pohang Steelers at 11%. The model's most likely scoreline is 2-0.

The market leans toward Kashima Antlers. Kashima Antlers is priced at 1.325. The draw is priced at 5.6. Pohang Steelers is priced at 8.4.

Pohang Steelers have won 1 of the head-to-head meetings.

Kashima Antlers have 3 wins in their last 5 matches. Pohang Steelers have 1 wins in their last 5 matches.

The model gives 34% for both teams to score. The model gives 50% for over 2.5 goals.

This prediction is a statistical analysis, not a guarantee. Higher confidence means the signals agree more strongly, but football is unpredictable. Always bet responsibly.

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Frequently asked questions

Who is the favourite, Kashima Antlers or Pohang Steelers?

Our model rates Kashima Antlers as the most likely outcome at 72% probability.

What's a likely scoreline for Kashima Antlers vs Pohang Steelers?

A scoreline around 2-0 fits our analysis, as a pointer, not a certainty.

What's the head-to-head record?

In the last 1 meetings: 0 Kashima Antlers wins, 0 draws, 1 Pohang Steelers wins.

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Odds movement

9.457.405.353.301.25
Home 1.32 Draw 5.60 Away 8.40

League table

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9Kyoto Sanga21101:13
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11Buriram United20111:21
12Ratchaburi20204:70
13Pohang Steelers20201:50
14Hanoi Police20201:50
15Port20202:70
16Newcastle Jets20202:100
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