Kashima vs Pohang Steelers Prediction
World · League Phase - 3
AI Best Pick
Statistical forecasts for entertainment purposes only - not betting or financial advice.
Kashima vs Pohang Steelers: the result in context
Kashima beat Pohang Steelers 3-0 in the AFC Champions League Elite on 28 Oct 2026. It was in line with recent form: Kashima had won 3 of their previous five, compared with 1 for Pohang Steelers.
Match Forecasts
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Match Events
Match Stats
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Team Comparison
KashimaPohang SteelersAI Insights
Game State Tendencies
Kashima- Comeback tendency: recovers from HT deficit 50% of the time
- Concedes more in 1st half - tightens up after the break
Pohang Steelers- Tied at half-time in 40% of matches
- Starts fast - scores more in 1st half (0.8 vs 0 in second half)
- Concedes more in 2nd half - can tire late
Recent Form
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Kashiwa Reysol
Kyoto SangaKashimaKashima
V-varen Nagasaki
Công An Nhân DânKashimaKashima
Gamba OsakaKashima
Ventforet Kofu
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Newcastle Jets
Vissel KobeKashimaKashima
UrawaPohang Steelers
Ulsan Hyundai FCPohang SteelersPohang Steelers
FC AnyangPohang Steelers
Johor Darul Takzim FC
Incheon UnitedPohang SteelersPohang Steelers
FC Seoul
Beijing GuoanPohang Steelers
Daejeon CitizenPohang SteelersPohang Steelers
Gimcheon Sangmu FC
Jeonbuk MotorsPohang Steelers
Gangwon FCPohang SteelersReferee Profile
Compared with other referees
3.72 cards a match, in line with other referees in the same competitions and seasons (3.71).
Cards come from 25 matches with official statistics.
Full referee statsLeague Table
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | G | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vissel Kobe | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5:1 | +4 | 9 | WWW |
| 2 | Johor Darul Takzim FC | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6:1 | +5 | 7 | WWD |
| 3 | Beijing Guoan | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6:3 | +3 | 7 | DWW |
| 4 | Kashima | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8:1 | +7 | 6 | WW |
| 5 | Gamba Osaka | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7:2 | +5 | 6 | WW |
| 6 | Kyoto Sanga | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6:3 | +3 | 6 | WWL |
| 7 | Kashiwa Reysol | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6:3 | +3 | 4 | DWL |
| 8 |  SHANGHAI SIPG | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9:8 | +1 | 4 | LDW |
| 9 | Daejeon Citizen | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2:2 | 0 | 4 | LDW |
| 10 | Jeonbuk Motors | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4:5 | -1 | 4 | DLW |
| 11 | Công An Nhân Dân | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4:7 | -3 | 3 | WLL |
| 12 |  Buriram United | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1:2 | -1 | 1 | LD |
| 13 |  Ratchaburi | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4:7 | -3 | 1 | DLL |
| 14 | Pohang Steelers | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1:5 | -4 | 0 | LL |
| 15 |  Port FC | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2:10 | -8 | 0 | LLL |
| 16 | Newcastle Jets | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4:15 | -11 | 0 | LLL |
| # | Team | MP | G | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vissel Kobe | 3 | 5:1 | 9 |
| 2 | Johor Darul Takzim FC | 3 | 6:1 | 7 |
| 3 | Beijing Guoan | 3 | 6:3 | 7 |
| 4 | Kashima | 2 | 8:1 | 6 |
| 5 | Gamba Osaka | 2 | 7:2 | 6 |
| 6 | Kyoto Sanga | 3 | 6:3 | 6 |
| 7 | Kashiwa Reysol | 3 | 6:3 | 4 |
| 8 | SHANGHAI SIPG | 3 | 9:8 | 4 |
| 9 | Daejeon Citizen | 3 | 2:2 | 4 |
| 10 | Jeonbuk Motors | 3 | 4:5 | 4 |
| 11 | Công An Nhân Dân | 3 | 4:7 | 3 |
| 12 | Buriram United | 2 | 1:2 | 1 |
| 13 | Ratchaburi | 3 | 4:7 | 1 |
| 14 | Pohang Steelers | 2 | 1:5 | 0 |
| 15 | Port FC | 3 | 2:10 | 0 |
| 16 | Newcastle Jets | 3 | 4:15 | 0 |
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About the Kashima vs Pohang Steelers forecast
This is a AFC Champions League Elite cup fixture; the forecasts combine team ratings, recent form and scoring data, with the cup context taken into account.
How to Read These Forecasts
Each percentage shows the model's calculated likelihood for that outcome. Above 65% indicates strong statistical confidence; 45-65% reflects a competitive, open match; below 45% suggests the outcome is statistically less likely. All figures are for informational and entertainment purposes only.
About AFC Champions League Elite
More AFC Champions League Elite fixtures and forecasts are on the AFC Champions League Elite Predictions page.
Key Factors for This Match
Kashima and Pohang Steelers have little recent head-to-head history for the model to draw on. This forecast is based on a complete recent-form dataset for both teams.
All forecasts are generated by statistical and machine learning models for informational and entertainment purposes only. They are not guaranteed and do not constitute financial or betting advice.