Prediction for match Machida Zelvia — Kashima Antlers

Match Analysis: Machida Zelvia vs Kashima Antlers

In the J1 League on March 18, Machida Zelvia will face off against Kashima Antlers. According to the 1X2 odds, a win for Machida Zelvia is priced at 2.40, a draw at 3.25, and a victory for Kashima Antlers at 2.92. The probabilities are distributed as follows: Machida Zelvia - 39.06%, draw - 28.84%, Kashima Antlers - 32.10%. There is no clear favorite, but Machida Zelvia has a slight edge in terms of percentage. Among additional markets, the double chance X2 is offered at 1.54, and over 2.5 goals is priced at 2.13. Both teams to score is at 1.83, while the opposite is at 1.87.

Team Results and Statistics

In their last five matches, Machida Zelvia has been gaining momentum with wins over Kashiwa Reysol (1-0), Gangwon (1-0), a draw with Gangwon (0-0), a victory against JEF United Chiba (2-1), and a high-scoring game with Tokyo Verdy (5-6). Kashima Antlers also show consistency with victories over Kawasaki Frontale (1-0), Tokyo Verdy (2-0), Kashiwa Reysol (2-0), Yokohama F. Marinos (1-0), and an away win against Urawa Red Diamonds (3-2). In terms of ball possession over the last five matches, Machida Zelvia had 40.4%, while Kashima Antlers had 54.4%. The average yellow cards are 1.4 for Machida Zelvia and 0.6 for Kashima Antlers. Fouls: 10.4 versus 10.6, offsides - 0.4 and 0.6 respectively. In their last head-to-head on August 27, 2025, Machida Zelvia defeated Kashima Antlers 3-0.

Goals by Match Statistics

In terms of scoring in their last five encounters, Machida Zelvia has an average of 1.8 goals per match, while Kashima Antlers has 2.2. Machida Zelvia scores an average of 1.2 and concedes 0.6, whereas Kashima Antlers scores 1.8 and concedes 0.4. For over 2.5 goals, Machida Zelvia had 2 out of 5, and Kashima Antlers had only 1 out of 5. In the first half, Machida Zelvia had no matches with over 1.5 goals, while Kashima Antlers had 3 out of 5. In the second half, Machida Zelvia had 2 out of 5 for over 1.5, and Kashima Antlers had 1 out of 5. Goal intervals show Machida Zelvia most frequently scores from the 76th to the 90th minute (40%), while Kashima Antlers scores in three different intervals (16-30, 31-45, and 76-90 at 25% each). Machida Zelvia most often concedes from the 61st to the 75th minute (50%), while Kashima Antlers concedes evenly across four different intervals. Overall, both teams are solid defensively, and their average goals scored and conceded don't suggest a high-scoring profile. Therefore, under 2.5 goals at 1.69 seems a logical choice based on recent match statistics.

Corners: Figures and Possible Bets

In their last five matches, Machida Zelvia averages 3.6 corners, while Kashima Antlers averages 5.6. For over 9.5 corners: Machida Zelvia had 2 out of 5, and Kashima Antlers had 3 out of 5. Among corner totals, the closest to the average sum (9.2) is the 9.5 line: over 9.5 is priced at 1.97, under 9.5 at 1.75. In corner outcomes, Machida Zelvia is the favorite with odds at 1.64. Overall, both teams are capable of earning corners, but their combined total usually hovers around 9-10 per game. Considering the average values of both teams and the frequency of overs in recent matches, it makes sense to consider over 9.5 corners.