Our Machida Zelvia vs Kawasaki Frontale Prediction: 2-1
Machida Zelvia vs Kawasaki Frontale in the Japan J-League is scheduled for an 05:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday March 7, 2026. We expect a 2-1 home win, but with both teams proving their offensive capabilities, BTTS is a solid alternative bet.
This Machida Zelvia vs Kawasaki Frontale 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 – Tokyo Verdy vs Machida Zelvia
Machida Zelvia must win as they look to rediscover their winning form following a 2-2 Japan J-League draw against Tokyo Verdy on February 21. In that match, Machida Zelvia controlled 53% of possession and managed 9 shots on goal, with 4 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Tokyo Verdy | 47% | 6 (2) | 0.68 | 26 |
Machida Zelvia | 53% | 9 (4) | 1.27 | 35 |
Kawasaki Frontale's Last Match – Kawasaki Frontale vs FC Tokyo
Kawasaki Frontale will look to get back on track following a 1-2 Japan J-League loss against FC Tokyo on February 21. In that match, Kawasaki Frontale recorded 52% possession, firing 5 shots at goal, with 3 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Kawasaki Frontale | 52% | 5 (3) | 0.37 | 48 |
FC Tokyo | 48% | 12 (5) | 1.99 | 48 |
Machida Zelvia vs Kawasaki Frontale Stats
Key Stats
| Machida Zelvia | Kawasaki Frontale | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.34 | Attacking Strength | 1.05 |
| 0.52 | Defence Strength | 1.12 |
| 2.3 | Points Per Game | 1.1 |
| 7/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 8/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 8/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 2.4 | Average Scored | 1.7 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Machida Zelvia are averaging 2.4 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per match, while Kawasaki Frontale average 1.7 scored and 2.2 conceded per game.



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