Our Machida Zelvia vs Kashima Antlers Prediction: 1-1
Machida Zelvia vs Kashima Antlers in the Japan FA Cup is scheduled for an 09:30 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 – Yokohama F-Marinos vs Machida Zelvia
Machida Zelvia must win as they look to rediscover their winning form following a 0-0 Japan J-League draw against Yokohama F-Marinos on August 23. In that match, Machida Zelvia controlled 50% of possession and managed 9 shots on goal, with 5 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Yokohama F-Marinos | 50% | 7 (2) | 0.34 | 38 |
 Machida Zelvia | 50% | 9 (5) | 0.72 | 45 |
Kashima Antlers's Last Match – Albirex Niigata vs Kashima Antlers
Determined to maintain their recent success, Kashima Antlers must win following their 2-1 Japan J-League victory against Albirex Niigata on August 23. In that match, Kashima Antlers recorded 49% possession, firing 9 shots at goal, with 5 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Albirex Niigata | 51% | 5 (3) | 1.29 | 50 |
 Kashima Antlers | 49% | 9 (5) | 1.42 | 48 |
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 | 1.5 |
| 10/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 0/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 6/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 9/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 2.3 | Average Scored | 1.8 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Machida Zelvia are averaging 2.1 goals scored and 0.3 conceded per match, while Kashima Antlers average 1.9 scored and 1.7 conceded per game.