Kashima vs Pohang Steelers: result and our prediction
Kashima host Pohang Steelers in the AFC Champions League Elite (round 3) on Wednesday 28 October 2026. Kashima are #158 in our world ranking and have won 3, drawn 1 and lost 1 of their last 5; Pohang Steelers are #1,434 and have drawn 2 and lost 3 of their last 5. On paper that's a big gap - 1,276 places - in Kashima's favour.
Our prediction
Our model makes Kashima the favourites at 82%, with a draw at 13% and Pohang Steelers at 6%.
Rating: 1267
Chance to win: 82%
Last 5: WLDWW
Rating: 890
Chance to win: 6%
Last 5: LDDLL
Who will win Kashima vs Pohang Steelers?
Kashima are #158 and Pohang Steelers #1434 in our world ranking of every senior club. Based on the two clubs' ratings and home advantage, the most likely result is Kashima (82%). More from the J1 League.
Head to head
| Date | Match | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-28 | Kashima v Pohang Steelers | 3-0 |
How this is worked out
Every senior result from every country feeds one Elo rating system, so every club in the world sits on the same scale. Before each match the two ratings, adjusted for home advantage, give the chances of a home win, a draw and an away win. See the full world ranking and every match today.
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Kashima | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 9 |
| 2 |  Vissel Kobe | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 9 |
| 3 |  Gamba Osaka | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 7 |
| 4 |  Johor Darul Takzim FC | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 7 |
| 5 |  Beijing Guoan | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 7 |
| 6 |  Kyoto Sanga | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 6 |
| 7 |  Kashiwa Reysol | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| 8 |  SHANGHAI SIPG | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 9 |  Daejeon Citizen | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 10 |  Jeonbuk Motors | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | -1 | 4 |
| 11 |  Công An Nhân Dân | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -3 | 3 |
| 12 |  Buriram United | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -1 | 2 |
| 13 |  Ratchaburi | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -3 | 1 |
| 14 |  Pohang Steelers | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -7 | 0 |
| 15 |  Port FC | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -8 | 0 |
| 16 |  Newcastle Jets | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -11 | 0 |