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Kashima Antlers vs Pohang - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions
Asia
AFC Champions League Mercari Stadium, Kashima 
AI Match Summary
Kashima Antlers host Pohang in the AFC Champions League. Both sides' recent runs tell most of the story. Recent numbers: Kashima Antlers at 2.15 goals for, 1.07 against; Pohang at 1 for, 1.36 against. Past meetings favor Pohang slightly — 0-1-0 in wins/losses/draws. They last met on May 12, 2010, ending 0:1. xG projections (2.00 - 0.81) back Kashima Antlers to edge this. AI prediction: Home (1) Win — correct score tipped at 2-1.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
- Kashima Antlers carry the better recent record into this one.
- Kashima Antlers are the model's pick here, at 90%.
- Continental football usually means sharper preparation from both sides.
- High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).
Goal Probability Engine
Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | Kashima Antlers | Pohang |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 27 | 28 |
| Wins | 20 | 10 |
| Draws | 1 | 5 |
| Losses | 6 | 13 |
| Goals Scored | 2.15 | 1 |
| Goals Conceded | 1.07 | 1.36 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 2.00 | 0.81 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 1.10 | 1.40 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Attack & Defence Capability Index
AI Prediction Engine Forecast
Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets
SokaPicks Smart Insights
Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system
Kashima Antlers found the back of the net in 93% of recent matches (27 games).
Kashima Antlers has registered 5 games unbeaten in their last 5 outings.
Defensive concern: Pohang conceded in 71% of 28 recent games.
Away concern: Pohang has suffered 3 losses in 5 recent matches.
Scoring Trends
Recent Form & Match History
Kashima Antlers
(Home)Pohang
(Away)League Standings (Group 1)
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kashima Antlers | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8:1 | 6 |
| 2 | Gamba Osaka | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7:2 | 6 |
| 3 | Beijing Guoan | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4:1 | 6 |
| 4 | Vissel Kobe | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4:1 | 6 |
| 5 | Shanghai Port | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7:5 | 4 |
| 6 | Johor DT | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3:1 | 4 |
| 7 | Daejeon | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2:1 | 4 |
| 8 | Kashiwa Reysol | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6:3 | 3 |
| 9 | Kyoto | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1:1 | 3 |
| 10 | Jeonbuk | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2:3 | 3 |
| 11 | Buriram United F.C. | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1:2 | 1 |
| 12 | Ratchaburi | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4:7 | 0 |
| 13 | Pohang | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1:5 | 0 |
| 14 | Cong An Ha Noi | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1:5 | 0 |
| 15 | Port MTI FC | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2:7 | 0 |
| 16 | Newcastle Jets | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2:10 | 0 |
League Standings (Group 2)
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Al Ain | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 8:1 | 6 |
| 2 | Esteghlal TEH | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5:1 | 6 |
| 3 | Al Hilal | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4:1 | 6 |
| 4 | Shabab Al Ahli Dubai | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3:1 | 6 |
| 5 | Al Ahli SC | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4:2 | 4 |
| 6 | Al Qadsiah | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3:2 | 4 |
| 7 | Neftchi Fargona | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2:3 | 3 |
| 8 | Al Nassr | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3:5 | 3 |
| 9 | Pakhtakor | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2:2 | 2 |
| 10 | Shamal | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1:1 | 2 |
| 11 | Al Ittihad | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2:3 | 1 |
| 12 | Tractor | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0:1 | 1 |
| 13 | Al Gharafa | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2:4 | 0 |
| 14 | Al Wasl | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2:5 | 0 |
| 15 | Al Quwa Al Jawiya | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1:5 | 0 |
| 16 | Al Sadd | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0:5 | 0 |
