Kashima vs Machida Zelvia Prediction

J1 League · Sun 3 May 2026
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KashimaLWWDL
1 - 1
0'
Machida ZelviaWWDWD
Kick-offSun 3 May, 08:00
Our tip1 @ 2.20
GoalsOver 2.5
Confidence55%

Recent form

Last 5 matches, home and away
KashimaLWWDL
07 Nov 26AFC Tokyo0 - 2J1 League
04 Nov 26ABuriram United0 - 0AFC Champions League
31 Oct 26HCerezo Osaka4 - 1J1 League
28 Oct 26HPohang Steelers3 - 0AFC Champions League
24 Oct 26HKashiwa Reysol2 - 3J1 League
Machida ZelviaWWDWD
01 Nov 26HGamba Osaka0 - 0J1 League
29 Oct 26AShanghai Shenhua1 - 0AFC Champions League Two
24 Oct 26AVissel Kobe0 - 0J1 League
21 Oct 26AShimizu S-pulse5 - 0J1 League
18 Oct 26HAvispa Fukuoka3 - 0J1 League

Head to head

Full head to head: Kashima vs Machida Zelvia →

Our prediction

Kashima to win

@ 2.20
Double chance
12  •  Kashima or Machida Zelvia
@ 1.30
Both teams to score
No – at least one team fails to score
@ 1.83
Confidence
55%

Our record

Our tips on Kashimalast 20 tipped matches
13/2065%
Our tips on Machida Zelvialast 20 tipped matches
13/2065%
Our tips in J1 Leaguelast 30 days
24/5048%

Correct 1X2 tips (home win, draw or away win), checked against the final score.

Who will win?

Voting closed at kick-off.

Goals outlook

Over/Under 2.5
Over 2.5
Confidence
75%
Over 2.5: 51%Under 2.5: 49%
Expected goals
1.25Kashima
2.72Total
1.47Machida Zelvia

Possible correct scores

1 – 1 Draw 12% @ 5.25
1 – 0 Kashima win 11% @ 5.75
2 – 1 Kashima win 9% @ 7.50
0 – 0 Draw 9% @ 7.50
0 – 1 Machida Zelvia win 9% @ 7.50
3 – 0 Kashima win 4% @ 17.00 Our pick

Exact scores are long shots – even the likeliest score usually comes in only 1 time in 8–10. 18+.

Win probability

Kashima48%
Draw18%
Machida Zelvia34%

Odds (1X2)

12.20
X3.20
23.30

Kashima vs Machida Zelvia preview

Kashima v Machida Zelvia in the J1 League is under way – the score is 1 - 1 (0').

Our model gives Kashima a 48% chance of winning, the draw 18% and Machida Zelvia 34%. That makes our pick Kashima to win with 55% confidence at odds of 2.20. For a safer option, the double chance 12 (Kashima or Machida Zelvia) covers two of the three results at odds of 1.30.

Goals: we expect about 2.7 goals (1.3 for Kashima, 1.5 for Machida Zelvia). The chance of three or more goals is 51%, so our goals pick is Over 2.5 (75% confidence).

Form and head to head

Kashima have 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches (L-W-W-D-L), scoring 9 and conceding 6. Machida Zelvia have 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 defeats in their last 5 matches (W-W-D-W-D), scoring 9 and conceding 0. In the table, Kashima are 1st with 45 points and Machida Zelvia are 3rd with 37 points.

Frequently asked questions

Who will win Kashima vs Machida Zelvia?

Our prediction is Kashima to win (55% confidence) at odds of 2.20. Win chances: Kashima 48%, draw 18%, Machida Zelvia 34%.

Will there be over 2.5 goals in Kashima vs Machida Zelvia?

We expect about 2.7 goals. Our pick is Over 2.5 with 75% confidence (chance of 3+ goals: 51%).

What time is Kashima vs Machida Zelvia?

Kashima vs Machida Zelvia (J1 League) kicks off on Sunday 3 May 2026 at 08:00 Nigerian time (WAT).

What is a safe bet for Kashima vs Machida Zelvia?

The double chance 12 (Kashima or Machida Zelvia) covers two outcomes at odds of 1.30. No bet is risk-free – stake only what you can afford. 18+.

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