JEF United Chiba vs Kashima Prediction

J1 League · Sun 17 May 2026
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JEF United ChibaDDLDW
0 - 2
Full time · HT 0 - 1
KashimaLWWDL
Kick-offSun 17 May, 06:00
Our tip2 @ 1.68 ✓
GoalsOver 2.5
Confidence85%

Full-time report

Our tip2 ✓
Double chanceX2 ✓
BTTSNo ✓
Over/Under 2.5Over 2.5 ✗

Recent form

Last 5 matches, home and away
JEF United ChibaDDLDW
01 Nov 26HAvispa Fukuoka3 - 0J1 League
25 Oct 26ACerezo Osaka2 - 2J1 League
21 Oct 26AUrawa2 - 3J1 League
17 Oct 26HYokohama F. Marinos0 - 0J1 League
11 Oct 26HV-varen Nagasaki1 - 1J1 League
KashimaLWWDL
07 Nov 26AFC Tokyo0 - 2J1 League
04 Nov 26ABuriram United0 - 0AFC Champions League
31 Oct 26HCerezo Osaka4 - 1J1 League
28 Oct 26HPohang Steelers3 - 0AFC Champions League
24 Oct 26HKashiwa Reysol2 - 3J1 League

Head to head

Full head to head: JEF United Chiba vs Kashima →

Our prediction

Kashima to win

@ 1.68
Double chance
X2  •  Draw or Kashima
@ 1.17
Both teams to score
No – at least one team fails to score
@ 1.80
Confidence
85%

Our record

Our tips on JEF United Chibalast 20 tipped matches
13/2065%
Our tips on Kashimalast 20 tipped matches
13/2065%
Our tips in J1 Leaguelast 30 days
24/5048%

Correct 1X2 tips (home win, draw or away win), checked against the final score.

Who will win?

Voting closed at kick-off.

Goals outlook

Over/Under 2.5
Over 2.5
Confidence
75%
Over 2.5: 48%Under 2.5: 52%
Expected goals
1.04JEF United Chiba
2.59Total
1.55Kashima

Possible correct scores

0 – 1 Kashima win 11% @ 5.50
1 – 1 Draw 11% @ 6.00
0 – 2 Kashima win 10% @ 6.50 ✓ Final score
1 – 2 Kashima win 10% @ 6.50
0 – 0 Draw 7% @ 8.50
0 – 3 Kashima win 6% @ 11.00 Our pick

Final score: 0 – 2 – in our list ✓. Exact scores are long shots – even the likeliest score usually comes in only 1 time in 8–10. 18+.

Win probability

JEF United Chiba8%
Draw17%
Kashima75%

Odds (1X2)

15.00
X3.60
21.68

JEF United Chiba vs Kashima preview and result

JEF United Chiba and Kashima met in the J1 League on Sunday 17 May 2026 at 06:00 (Nigerian time). The match finished 0 - 2, 0 - 1 at half time.

Our model gives JEF United Chiba a 8% chance of winning, the draw 17% and Kashima 75%. Our pick was Kashima to win with 85% confidence at odds of 1.68. The pick came in ✓. For a safer option, the double chance X2 (Draw or Kashima) covers two of the three results at odds of 1.17.

Goals: we expect about 2.6 goals (1.0 for JEF United Chiba, 1.6 for Kashima). The chance of three or more goals is 48%, so our goals pick is Over 2.5 (75% confidence). 2 goals were scored.

Form and head to head

JEF United Chiba have 1 win, 3 draws and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches (D-D-L-D-W), scoring 8 and conceding 6. Kashima have 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches (L-W-W-D-L), scoring 9 and conceding 6. In the table, JEF United Chiba are 10th with 12 points and Kashima are 1st with 45 points.

Frequently asked questions

What was the prediction for JEF United Chiba vs Kashima?

Our pre-match prediction is Kashima to win (85% confidence) at odds of 1.68. Win chances: JEF United Chiba 8%, draw 17%, Kashima 75%.

Will there be over 2.5 goals in JEF United Chiba vs Kashima?

We expect about 2.6 goals. Our pick is Over 2.5 with 75% confidence (chance of 3+ goals: 48%).

What time is JEF United Chiba vs Kashima?

JEF United Chiba vs Kashima (J1 League) was played on Sunday 17 May 2026 at 06:00 Nigerian time (WAT).

What is a safe bet for JEF United Chiba vs Kashima?

The double chance X2 (Draw or Kashima) covers two outcomes at odds of 1.17. No bet is risk-free – stake only what you can afford. 18+.

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