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Machida Zelvia vs Kashima: prediction and stats

J1 LeagueRegular Season - 25Kick-off on March 10, 2027 at 11:00 AM (UTC)Machida Gion Stadium, Tokyo

Machida ZelviaKashima

The Footlab AI model makes Machida Zelvia the favourite at 48%, against 26% for a draw and 26% for Kashima. The most likely score is 1-1. If Machida Zelvia wins, the most likely score is 2-1.

Footlab AI's cards found the right outcome in 53.6% of the 3,560 matches already evaluated, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy

Probabilities recomputed on Oct 26, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win Machida Zelvia vs Kashima?

A very open match: only 7 Elo points separate Machida Zelvia (2,172) and Kashima (2,165).

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Machida Zelvia winDrawKashima win

Computed by the Footlab AI model from our own data only, with no AI analysis.

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Probable lineup for Machida Zelvia vs Kashima

Computed by Footlab AI from our own data only: recent lineups, squads and known absences. It does not take the press or last-minute absences into account.

Machida Zelvia

3-4-2-1
  1. 99T. Yengi
  1. 9Koki Ogawa
  2. 16H. Mae
  3. 7Y. Soma
  4. 33T. Akimoto
  5. 6H. Mochizuki
  6. 31N. Lavi
  1. 50D. Okamura
  2. 3G. Shōji
  3. 2T. Ouwejan
  1. 1K. Tani

Kashima

4-4-2
  1. 40Y. Suzuki
  2. 9Léo Ceará
  1. 27Y. Matsumura
  2. 6K. Misao
  3. 10G. Shibasaki
  4. 24H. Hayashu
  1. 55N. Ueda
  2. 23K. Tsukui
  3. 7R. Ogawa
  4. 3Kim Tae-Hyeon
  1. 1T. Hayakawa

Computed on October 26, 2026 at 03:39 AM (UTC).

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What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Machida Zelvia have 10 wins, 4 draws and 1 defeat; Kashima have 9, 2 and 4.

The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.

Machida Zelvia
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Oct 24, 2026Vissel Kobe(away)0-0J1 League
Oct 21, 2026Shimizu S-pulse(away)5-0J1 League
Oct 18, 2026Avispa Fukuoka(home)3-0J1 League
Oct 15, 2026Tampines Rovers(away)1-0AFC Champions League Two
Oct 10, 2026Kyoto Sanga(away)1-0J1 League
Kashima
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Oct 24, 2026Kashiwa Reysol(home)2-3J1 League
Oct 21, 2026Kyoto Sanga(away)2-2J1 League
Oct 17, 2026V-varen Nagasaki(home)2-0J1 League
Oct 13, 2026Công An Nhân Dân(away)1-0AFC Champions League Elite
Oct 9, 2026Gamba Osaka(home)2-0J1 League

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 6 meetings: 2 Machida Zelvia wins, 1 draw, 3 Kashima wins.

DateScoreCompetition
May 3, 2026Kashima 1-1 Machida ZelviaJ1 League
Mar 18, 2026Machida Zelvia 0-3 KashimaJ1 League
Aug 27, 2025Machida Zelvia 3-0 KashimaEmperor Cup
Jun 21, 2025Machida Zelvia 2-1 KashimaJ1 League
May 3, 2025Kashima 1-0 Machida ZelviaJ1 League
Dec 8, 2024Kashima 3-1 Machida ZelviaJ1 League

Last archived meeting: Kashima vs Machida Zelvia on May 3, 2026

How many goals should we expect?

Machida Zelvia score 1.9 and concede 0.7 goals per match over their last 15; Kashima score 2.3 and concede 1.3. The model gives a 53% probability of over 2.5 goals and 56% for both teams to score.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
Machida Zelvia1.90.787/158/15
Kashima2.31.359/1510/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

Machida Zelvia sit 1st in J1 League (27 points from 12 matches) and Kashima sit 8th (20 points from 12 matches).

2026-27 standings
#ClubPWDLGFGAPts
1Machida Zelvia12831301027
8Kashima12624252120

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How does Footlab AI compute this prediction?

The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. When bookmakers publish odds for the match, their consensus is built into the calculation: that is what proved most accurate on past matches. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy

Frequently asked questions

Who is the favourite for Machida Zelvia vs Kashima?
The Footlab AI model makes Machida Zelvia the favourite at 48%, against 26% for a draw and 26% for Kashima.
Where and when is Machida Zelvia vs Kashima played?
Machida Zelvia vs Kashima is played on March 10, 2027 at 11:00 AM (UTC) at Machida Gion Stadium, in the J1 League.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?
The Footlab AI model gives a 53% probability of at least three goals in this match.
How reliable is this prediction?
Footlab AI's cards found the right outcome (home win, draw or away win) in 53.6% of the matches already evaluated, against 33.3% for random guessing, a level comparable with the bookmakers' favourite. The comparison with bookmakers and the breakdown by competition and Elo gap are published on the accuracy page.

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