Kashima vs Suzuka Unlimited: prediction and stats
Emperor Cup2nd RoundKick-off on August 26, 2026 at 10:00 AM (UTC)Kashima Soccer Stadium, Kashima
The Footlab model makes Kashima the favourite at 88%, against 9% for a draw and 4% for Suzuka Unlimited. The most likely score is 3-0.
This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy
Probabilities recomputed on Aug 26, 2026 — the full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.
Who will win Kashima vs Suzuka Unlimited?
Kashima is a heavy favourite: 2,158 Elo points against 1,611 — a 546-point gap.
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Kashima have 11 wins, 2 draws and 2 defeats; Suzuka Unlimited have 2, 3 and 10.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2026 | Avispa Fukuoka(home) | 3-2 | J1 League |
| Aug 15, 2026 | Nagoya Grampus(home) | 2-1 | J1 League |
| Aug 7, 2026 | Yokohama F. Marinos(away) | 4-3 | J1 League |
| Jul 15, 2026 | Vegalta Sendai(home) | 5-0 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Jun 6, 2026 | Vissel Kobe(home) | 2-0 | J1 League |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2026 | Basara Hyogo(home) | 1-1 | Emperor Cup |
| Nov 23, 2025 | Verspah Oita(away) | 1-2 | Japan Football League |
| Nov 16, 2025 | YSCC(home) | 2-3 | Japan Football League |
| Nov 9, 2025 | Grulla Morioka(home) | 0-2 | Japan Football League |
| Nov 2, 2025 | Porvenir Asuka(away) | 1-1 | Japan Football League |
How many goals should we expect?
Kashima score 1.9 and concede 1.0 goals per match over their last 15; Suzuka Unlimited score 1.0 and concede 1.5. The model gives a 78% probability of over 2.5 goals and 48% for both teams to score.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kashima | 1.9 | 1.0 | 8 | 6/15 | 7/15 |
| Suzuka Unlimited | 1.0 | 1.5 | 1 | 9/15 | 6/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Verdict, probable XI and verified absences
The full match card recomputes this prediction continuously until kick-off: multi-market verdict, player-by-player probable XI and web-verified absences.
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No odds, no affiliation: the method is published and the accuracy is measured.
How does Footlab compute this prediction?
The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy
Frequently asked questions
- Who is the favourite for Kashima vs Suzuka Unlimited?
- The Footlab model makes Kashima the favourite at 88%, against 9% for a draw and 4% for Suzuka Unlimited.
- Where and when is Kashima vs Suzuka Unlimited played?
- Kashima vs Suzuka Unlimited is played on August 26, 2026 at 10:00 AM (UTC) at Kashima Soccer Stadium, in the Emperor Cup.
- Will there be over 2.5 goals?
- The Footlab model gives a 78% probability of at least three goals in this match.
- How reliable is this prediction?
- The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.
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