Machida Zelvia travel to Kashima Soccer Stadium in the J1 League on Sunday 3 May (08:00 WAT) to face Kashima. Kashima are 1st with 45 points from 18 games (top of the table), while Machida Zelvia sit 3rd on 37 points (in the top four).
Form guide
Kashima's last 5: LWWWW Most recently they lost to Tokyo Verdy 1–2 away. They average 1.7 scored and 0.5 conceded. 4 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Machida Zelvia's last 5: WWWLW Most recently they beat Shabab Al Ahli Dubai 1–0 at home. Goals have dried up – just 0.8 per game. 3 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Kashima arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.5 points a game against 2.0.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 18 March 2026, finished Machida Zelvia 0–3 Kashima.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.6 goals: 1.4 for Kashima and 1.1 for Machida Zelvia. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 45%, both teams to score at 53%.
Our pre-match pick was Under 3.5 goals – a 76% chance at odds of 1.22. Predicted score: Kashima 1–1 Machida Zelvia. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Kashima46%fair 2.18 · @2.20
Draw22%fair 4.49 · @3.20
Machida Zelvia32%fair 3.14 · @3.30
2.56Expected goals
1.43Kashima xG
1.13Machida Zelvia xG
53%Both score
45%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–113%
1–011%
2–19%
0–19%
2–08%
0–08%
From our goals model: Kashima 1.4 – 1.1 Machida Zelvia expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Kashima vs Machida Zelvia?
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 76% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.22.
Who will win Kashima vs Machida Zelvia?
On our numbers Kashima have a 46% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Machida Zelvia 32%.
How many goals will there be in Kashima vs Machida Zelvia?
We expect about 2.6 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 45% likely and both teams score 53% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Kashima vs Machida Zelvia?
Our predicted score is Kashima 1–1 Machida Zelvia, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.6 goals in total.
When is Kashima vs Machida Zelvia?
Kashima vs Machida Zelvia (J1 League) kicks off on Sunday 3 May 2026 at 08:00 (West Africa Time) at Kashima Soccer Stadium.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
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