Kashima’s seven‑goal home win and an average of seven goals per home game indicate a very strong attack, while they have conceded only one goal at home. Công An Nhân Dân have a limited sample, with no home record and an average of two goals conceded per game. Their recent away loss (4‑1) further shows defensive vulnerability. Given the disparity in attacking output and home advantage, Kashima are highly likely to at least draw, supporting a double‑chance away or draw selection. The league’s average of 2.38 goals per game also backs an over‑2.5 total.
Công An Nhân Dân vs Kashima prediction
- Round
- League Phase - 2
- Venue
- Hang Day Stadium, Hanoi
- Referee
- Mooud Bonyadifard
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Our verdict
BetGenius backs Kashima or Draw (Double Chance) at 78% confidence — a strong call. Total goals: Over 2.5 Goals.
Match preview
Kashima arrive in the AFC Champions League Elite with an eye‑catching home record, having won their only group‑stage match 7‑1 and averaging seven goals per game at home. Their recent five games show a strong attacking trend, scoring over three goals on average while conceding just 1.4. Công An Nhân Dân have played two AFC matches, winning one and losing one, with a modest 1.5 goals per game and conceding two per game. They have no home data in this competition and their away loss by four goals highlights defensive frailties. The combination of Kashima’s firepower, home advantage and the modest offensive output of the Vietnamese side points to Kashima being the clear favourite to avoid defeat, with the match likely to exceed the typical goal threshold.
Key factors
- Kashima’s 7‑1 home win and 7 goals per game average
- Công An Nhân Dân lack home data and concede 2 goals per game
- Kashima unbeaten in last five, with 4 wins and 1 draw
- Kashima’s defence at home has given up only one goal
- League average goals per game (2.38) suggests an over‑2.5 total
Statistical comparison
Key players this season
Kashima
- A. Čavrić3G
- H. Tokuda2G · 1A
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Head-to-head
- 0
- Công An Nhân Dân
- 0
- Draws
- 1
- Kashima
Kashima have won 1 of the last 1 meeting.
- 2026-10-13Công An Nhân Dân0-1Kashima
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