Our Machida Zelvia vs Kashima Antlers Prediction: 1-1
Machida Zelvia vs Kashima Antlers in the Japan FA Cup is scheduled for an 09:00 GMT kick-off on Wednesday August 27, 2025. A 1-1 draw is our predicted outcome, with both teams expected to score, making BTTS a solid betting option.
This Machida Zelvia vs Kashima Antlers prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Machida Zelvia's Last Match – Machida Zelvia vs Cerezo Osaka
Machida Zelvia must win to build on their momentum after securing a hard-fought 3-0 Japan J-League victory over Cerezo Osaka in their last outing. In that match, Machida Zelvia controlled 34% of possession and managed 8 shots on goal, with 5 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Machida Zelvia | 34% | 8 (5) | 0.66 | 36 |
Cerezo Osaka | 66% | 5 (5) | 0.42 | 58 |
Kashima Antlers's Last Match – Kashima Antlers vs Avispa Fukuoka
Determined to get back to winning ways, Kashima Antlers must win after their 1-1 Japan J-League draw against Avispa Fukuoka on August 16. In that match, Kashima Antlers recorded 63% possession, firing 8 shots at goal, with 2 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Kashima Antlers | 63% | 8 (2) | 0.61 | 47 |
Avispa Fukuoka | 37% | 10 (3) | 1.58 | 42 |
Machida Zelvia vs Kashima Antlers Stats
Key Stats
| Machida Zelvia | Kashima Antlers | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.75 | Attacking Strength | 1.31 |
| 0.6 | Defence Strength | 0.47 |
| 3 | Points Per Game | 1.7 |
| 10/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 0/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 6/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 8/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 2.2 | Average Scored | 1.8 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Machida Zelvia are averaging 2.2 goals scored and 0.4 conceded per match, while Kashima Antlers average 1.8 scored and 1.3 conceded per game.