Kawasaki Frontale vs Machida Zelvia Prediction

J1 League · Sun 17 May 2026
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Kawasaki FrontaleWWWLL
1 - 1
0'
Machida ZelviaWWDWD
Kick-offSun 17 May, 11:00
Our tip2 @ 2.25
GoalsOver 2.5
Confidence55%

Recent form

Last 5 matches, home and away
Kawasaki FrontaleWWWLL
07 Nov 26AKashiwa Reysol1 - 2J1 League
01 Nov 26AYokohama F. Marinos2 - 4J1 League
28 Oct 26ASagan Tosu2 - 0J League Cup
25 Oct 26HFagiano Okayama2 - 1J1 League
21 Oct 26HVissel Kobe2 - 1J1 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: Kawasaki Frontale vs Machida Zelvia →

Our prediction

Machida Zelvia to win

@ 2.25
Double chance
12  •  Kawasaki Frontale or Machida Zelvia
@ 1.25
Both teams to score
Yes – both teams score
@ 1.62
Confidence
55%

Our record

Our tips on Kawasaki Frontalelast 20 tipped matches
11/2055%
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
80%
Over 2.5: 56%Under 2.5: 44%
Expected goals
0.73Kawasaki Frontale
2.91Total
2.18Machida Zelvia

Possible correct scores

1 – 1 Draw 11% @ 5.75
0 – 1 Machida Zelvia win 9% @ 7.00
1 – 2 Machida Zelvia win 8% @ 7.50 Our pick
1 – 0 Kawasaki Frontale win 7% @ 8.50
2 – 1 Kawasaki Frontale win 7% @ 8.50

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

Win probability

Kawasaki Frontale34%
Draw17%
Machida Zelvia49%

Odds (1X2)

13.00
X3.40
22.25

Kawasaki Frontale vs Machida Zelvia preview

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

Our model gives Kawasaki Frontale a 34% chance of winning, the draw 17% and Machida Zelvia 49%. That makes our pick Machida Zelvia to win with 55% confidence at odds of 2.25. For a safer option, the double chance 12 (Kawasaki Frontale or Machida Zelvia) covers two of the three results at odds of 1.25.

Goals: we expect about 2.9 goals (0.7 for Kawasaki Frontale, 2.2 for Machida Zelvia). The chance of three or more goals is 56%, so our goals pick is Over 2.5 (80% confidence).

Form and head to head

Kawasaki Frontale have 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches (W-W-W-L-L), scoring 9 and conceding 8. 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, Kawasaki Frontale are 4th with 28 points and Machida Zelvia are 3rd with 37 points.

Frequently asked questions

Who will win Kawasaki Frontale vs Machida Zelvia?

Our prediction is Machida Zelvia to win (55% confidence) at odds of 2.25. Win chances: Kawasaki Frontale 34%, draw 17%, Machida Zelvia 49%.

Will there be over 2.5 goals in Kawasaki Frontale vs Machida Zelvia?

We expect about 2.9 goals. Our pick is Over 2.5 with 80% confidence (chance of 3+ goals: 56%).

What time is Kawasaki Frontale vs Machida Zelvia?

Kawasaki Frontale vs Machida Zelvia (J1 League) kicks off on Sunday 17 May 2026 at 11:00 Nigerian time (WAT).

What is a safe bet for Kawasaki Frontale vs Machida Zelvia?

The double chance 12 (Kawasaki Frontale or Machida Zelvia) covers two outcomes at odds of 1.25. No bet is risk-free – stake only what you can afford. 18+.

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