Yokohama F. Marinos v Kashima: numbers & prediction

Yokohama F. Marinos vs Kashima prediction, preview and tip

Match overview

Yokohama F. Marinos host Kashima in the J League Cup on Wednesday 11 November, kicking off at 11:00 WAT at Nissan Stadium. Yokohama F. Marinos sit 1st with 15 points from 6 games, while Kashima are 3rd on 10.

Form guide

Yokohama F. Marinos – form over the last 5: DWWDD Most recently they drew with Fagiano Okayama 1–1 at home. At home they have won 2 and lost 0 of their last 4. They are averaging 2.0 goals a game – a real threat going forward.

Kashima – form over the last 5: LDWWL Most recently they lost to FC Tokyo 0–2 on the road. On their travels they have won 0 and lost 1 of their last 3. They score 1.8 and concede 1.3 per game.

Previous meetings

Their most recent meeting, on 7 Aug 2026, finished Yokohama F. Marinos 3–4 Kashima. Across the last 2 meetings Yokohama F. Marinos have won 0s, Kashima 2, with 0 draws, averaging 4.0 goals, with both sides scoring 1 time.

Goals outlook

Our model projects Yokohama F. Marinos 1.5 – 2.0 Kashima in expected goals – roughly 3.6 goals in all. That points to goals: over 2.5 is 63% likely and both teams score 56% of the time.

Betting angles

• Match result chances: Yokohama F. Marinos 31% · draw 17% · Kashima 52%.
• Both teams to score: yes (56%) at 1.62.
• Value angle: Kashima to win at 2.25 – we make it 52%, the price implies 44%.

Our tip before kick-off

Before kick-off we picked Over 1.5 goals, rated at 83% confidence at odds of 1.20. Predicted score: Yokohama F. Marinos 1–2 Kashima. Graded on the 90-minute score. No tip is certain – 18+ only, stake responsibly.