Kashima Antlers host Pohang in AFC Champions League on Wednesday 28 October at 18:00 SGT (UTC+8), at Mercari Stadium, Kashima. Kashima Antlers go into the game 1st in the table on 6 points from 2 games, while Pohang are 13th with 0.

Kashima Antlers have 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches, scoring 9 and conceding 5. Their latest result was a 3-2 defeat at home to Kashiwa Reysol. Pohang have 1 win, 2 draws and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches, scoring 4 and conceding 8. Their latest result was a 2-2 draw away to Ulsan HD.

In the last 1 meeting between the sides, Kashima Antlers have won 0, Pohang have won 1 and 0 have been drawn. The most recent, on 12 May 2010, finished Kashima Antlers 0-1 Pohang Steelers.

The goals line is set at 2.5. Lines can move before kick-off.

Picks for this match close shortly before kick-off in the Tipster Cup.