Our Kawasaki Frontale vs Machida Zelvia Prediction: 1-2
Kawasaki Frontale vs Machida Zelvia in the Japan J-League is scheduled for an 10:00 GMT kick-off on Sunday August 31, 2025. A 1-2 result in favor of the away side is our top pick, yet with both teams creating chances, BTTS is a smart alternative bet.
This Kawasaki Frontale vs Machida Zelvia 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
Kawasaki Frontale's Last Match – Nagoya Grampus vs Kawasaki Frontale
Kawasaki Frontale will look to carry forward their winning form after a 4-3 Japan J-League success over Nagoya Grampus on August 23. In that match, Kawasaki Frontale recorded 64% possession, firing 13 shots at goal, with 5 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Nagoya Grampus | 36% | 9 (5) | 1.11 | 32 |
 Kawasaki Frontale | 64% | 13 (5) | 1.02 | 52 |
Machida Zelvia's Last Match – Machida Zelvia vs Kashima Antlers
Machida Zelvia will hope to extend their good run following a 3-0 Japan FA Cup win against Kashima Antlers on August 27. In that match, Machida Zelvia saw 48% of the ball and 6 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Machida Zelvia | 48% | 0 (6) | - | 61 |
 Kashima Antlers | 52% | 0 (1) | - | 68 |
Kawasaki Frontale vs Machida Zelvia Stats
Key Stats
| Kawasaki Frontale | Machida Zelvia | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.44 | Attacking Strength | 1.47 |
| 1.56 | Defence Strength | 0.76 |
| 1.4 | Points Per Game | 3 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 10/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 0/10 |
| 2/10 | Clean Sheets | 6/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 1.5 | Average Scored | 2.3 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Kawasaki Frontale are averaging 1.5 goals scored and 1.6 conceded per match, while Machida Zelvia average 2.2 scored and 0.2 conceded per game.
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