Our Machida Zelvia vs Kashima Antlers Prediction: 1-1
Machida Zelvia vs Kashima Antlers in the Japan J-League is scheduled for an 10:30 GMT kick-off on Wednesday March 18, 2026. We predict a tightly contested 1-1 draw, with both teams getting on the scoresheet, making BTTS a strong 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 – Kashiwa Reysol vs Machida Zelvia
Machida Zelvia will aim to maintain their momentum following a 1-0 Japan J-League triumph against Kashiwa Reysol on March 14. In that match, Machida Zelvia controlled 30% of possession and managed 5 shots on goal, with 3 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Kashiwa Reysol | 70% | 6 (3) | 0.66 | 65 |
 Machida Zelvia | 30% | 5 (3) | 0.66 | 44 |
Kashima Antlers's Last Match – Kashima Antlers vs Kawasaki Frontale
Kashima Antlers will be eager to build on their previous performance after securing a 1-0 Japan J-League victory over Kawasaki Frontale on March 14. In that match, Kashima Antlers recorded 52% possession, attempting 10 shots on goal, with 6 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Kashima Antlers | 52% | 10 (6) | 1.61 | 42 |
 Kawasaki Frontale | 48% | 9 (2) | 0.87 | 68 |
Machida Zelvia vs Kashima Antlers Stats
Key Stats
| Machida Zelvia | Kashima Antlers | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.25 | Attacking Strength | 1.31 |
| 0.61 | Defence Strength | 0.44 |
| 2.4 | Points Per Game | 2.6 |
| 7/10 | WIN | 8/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 5/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 3/10 |
| 1.9 | Average Scored | 1.6 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Machida Zelvia are averaging 1.9 goals scored and 1.0 conceded per match, while Kashima Antlers average 1.6 scored and 0.6 conceded per game.
Machida Zelvia 19-10
Kashima Antlers 16-6
What are the odds for this match?
Machida Zelvia to win: @2.375
Draw: @3.3
Kashima Antlers to win: @3
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