Our model gives Kashima Antlers a 56% chance to win this one, against 25% for a draw and 20% for Urawa Reds.

Both teams are projected to score in 50% of simulations, against 50% where at least one side is kept off the scoresheet.

The model leans toward over 2.5 total goals, giving it a 50% likelihood against 50% for under 2.5.

Looking at recent form across all competitions, Kashima Antlers have gone over 2.5 goals in 2 of their last 2, and Urawa Reds have done so in 2 of their last 2.