Kawasaki Frontale vs Machida Zelvia Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 31 Aug 2025

J1 League Betting Preview: Kawasaki Frontale vs Machida Zelvia

Kawasaki Frontale host Machida Zelvia in this Japanese J1 league clash at Uvance Todoroki Stadium by Fujitsu, with kick-off set for 06:00 on Sunday 31 August. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and confirmed lineups.

Kawasaki Frontale and Machida Zelvia both have the players to score and it’s for that reason that we’re backing the BTTS Yes option. Odds of -135 look really appealing when it comes to this outcome.

Kawasaki Frontale won their last game 4-3. This was a road win against Nagoya Grampus at Toyota Stadium. The Blue and Black enjoyed 64% possession and had five shots on target, while Tatsuya Ito and Erison both registered two goals.

Machida Zelvia drew on the road in their previous game. A 0-0 scoreline was played out against Yokohama F. Marinos at Nissan Stadium. Zelvia had 50% possession and managed five shots on goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Machida GION Stadium played host to the last head-to-head when home team Zelvia drew 2-2 with Frontale. The previous 3 H2H meetings have included a win for Frontale, one draw and Zelvia also landing a victory.

J1 League		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
2	K. Frontale	2	1	1	0	5	3	2	5:3	5
3	Machida Zelvia	2	1	1	0	5	4	1	5:4	5

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5 wins, 4 losses and 1 draw, averaging 1.7 goals from 4.2 shots on goal and 8.4 attempts. Frontale have had 48.9% possession and 4.0 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 1.7 goals from 4.1 shots on goal and 9.0 attempts, while their opponents have been awarded 4.3 corners.

Tatsuya Ito is the top scorer with 4 goals, Erison has 3, with Marcinho and Yasuto Wakizaka on 2. Marcinho and Tatsuya Ito are the leading assists makers with 2.

Zelvia have 8 victories, 1 defeat and 1 draw, averaging 5.2 shots on goal, 10.3 attempts and 2.0 goals. Go Kuroda's team average 41.2% possession, 4.8 corners taken and 3.2 corners against them, while 0.6 goals have been conceded from 7.8 attempts and 3.4 shots on goal.

Yuki Soma has scored 5 goals, followed by Kotaro Hayashi, Takuma Nishimura, Sang-Ho Na and Ryuho Kikuchi on 2. Sang-Ho Na and Takuma Nishimura are the top assist makers with 2 in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Kawasaki Frontale confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Louis Yamaguchi (GK), Sai van Wermeskerken, Filip Uremovic, Asahi Sasaki, Sota Miura, So Kawahara, Yuki Yamamoto, Tatsuya Ito, Yasuto Wakizaka, Kento Tachibanada, Erison.

Machida Zelvia confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Tatsuya Morita (GK), Ibrahim Dresevic, Gen Shoji, Yuta Nakayama, Henry Mochizuki, Hiroyuki Mae, Hokuto Shimoda, Kotaro Hayashi, Sang-Ho Na, Yuki Soma, Shota Fujio.

Kawasaki Frontale vs Machida Zelvia Prediction & Betting Tips

This Kawasaki Frontale vs Machida Zelvia betting guide features sharp analysis across major markets, including a match prediction, correct score bet, corner kick insight and a strategic bet builder.

Match Prediction

Both sides look capable of scoring when it comes to this J1 League encounter, with readers recommended to visit the Both Teams to Score market and wager BTTS Yes at an appealing -135.

Team news can have a significant impact on the betting odds, and we factor this in alongside recent form and the latest J1 League stats when making our football predictions.

Key Kawasaki Frontale vs Machida Zelvia league stats:

• BTTS Yes has been covered in 6 straight Frontale games at home.
• BTTS Yes has been covered in 8 of the last 10 Frontale games.
• BTTS Yes has been covered in 16 of the last 20 Frontale games.
• BTTS Yes has been covered in 2 games between these teams.

If you go by the best football betting sites, our pick has a 57.5% chance of delivering a return. Based on our tipsters research, we calculate the actual probability to be 60-65%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this bet.

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Our Match Prediction

Both Teams To Score - Yes @ -135 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Frontale 1 - 2 Zelvia

We’re going for Zelvia at +500 to secure a 2-1 win. It’s exciting to bet on the correct score and this wager will hopefully be able to land a nice return.

Corners Prediction

Under 9.5 Corners -120

It’s been three straight Kawasaki Frontale home matches where the 9.5 Total Corners line has not been covered. We recommend backing the -120 that the teams aren’t able to cover the line, with this Total Corners bet hopefully providing a return.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Frontale

Total

8.30 4.00 4.30

Home

8.80 4.50 4.30

Away

9.30 5.10 4.20

Zelvia

Total

8.00 4.80 3.20

Home

6.60 3.30 3.30

Away

8.10 4.70 3.40

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-125

Under 9.5

-118

Frontale Corners

Over 4.5

-110

Under 4.5

-125

Zelvia Corners

Over 4.5

-120

Under 4.5

-120

Most Corners

1

+135

X

+650

2

-112

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Kawasaki Frontale vs Machida Zelvia Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

The latest Machida Zelvia odds are +128 which leads to them being favourites in this J1 League clash. It’s also implied by the bookmakers that they have a 44% prospect of securing a victory. Kawasaki Frontale are an outside chance to get the job done and you can now back them at +185.

Zelvia are -103 at -0.25 on the Asian Handicap and this gives you a half stake refund in the event of a draw. However, you get a full payout on your wager if they manage to beat Frontale.

The Total Goals market is a great option and Under 2.5 Goals has the shortest odds right now. If both teams to score is something you think will happen, there’s an opportunity to wager Yes at -132 on the BTTS market.

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Full-Time Result

1

+185

X

+240

2

+128

Half-Time Result

1

+255

X

+117

2

+185

Double Chance

1X

-185

12

-370

X2

-278

Draw No Bet

1

+104

2

-154

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

-130

2 Hcp -0.25

-103

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-128

Over 2.5

-102

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-132

No

-109

Frontale have managed four victories, four draws and two losses in the last 10 home matches, recording an average of 1.90 goals per game and conceding 1.70.

Machida Zelvia are unbeaten in the last six games on their travels. They have collected five wins, three draws and two defeats in the past 10 away games, recording an average of 1.40 goals per match and conceding 0.80.

When the teams previously met at Uvance Todoroki Stadium by Fujitsu, Zelvia defeated Frontale 1-0.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Kawasaki Frontale Home Stats		4-4-2	3.60	1.90	1.70	8	2	8	2
Machida Zelvia Away Stats		5-3-2	2.20	1.40	0.80	5	5	4	6

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

Kawasaki Frontale vs Machida Zelvia Lineups & Team News

Double-check the Frontale vs Zelvia team news before placing your bets. Stay updated with our predicted and confirmed lineups for the J1 League and the newest injury information.

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