Machida Zelvia vs Kashima Antlers Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 18 Mar 2026
J1 League Betting Preview: Machida Zelvia vs Kashima Antlers
Machida Zelvia square off against Kashima Antlers at Machida GION Stadium, with kick-off set for 06:30 on Wednesday 18 March.
Machida Zelvia look like the bet to place on the Full-Time Result market, especially as odds of +125 are available. Back our value selection with confidence when they clash with Kashima Antlers.
Machida Zelvia have won back-to-back J1 League games. The latest was on their travels where Kashiwa Reysol were beaten 1-0 at Sankyo Frontier Kashiwa Stadium. Go Kuroda's side had just 31% possession and recorded three shots on target, with Tete Yengi netting the winner in the 29th minute.
Kashima Antlers have won their previous five games. The latest was a 1-0 home win at Kashima Soccer Stadium against Kawasaki Frontale. The Deer Island club had 53% of possession and six shots on goal, with Leo on target in the 79th minute.
Head-to-Head Statistics
The scoreline was 2-1 for home side Zelvia when they last faced Antlers, with the encounter taking place at Machida GION Stadium. The H2H record for the previous 4 games shows that both teams have two wins.
| J1 League | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Kashima Antlers |
6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 3 | 7 | 10:3 | 16 |
| 2 |  Machida Zelvia |
5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 10:7 | 12 |
5 wins, 3 losses and 2 draws, averaging 2.0 goals from 3.2 shots on goal and 6.9 attempts. Zelvia have had 41.2% possession and 4.4 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 1.6 goals from 3.0 shots on goal and 7.0 attempts, while their opponents have been awarded 2.8 corners.
Top goalscorer Erik has found the net 4 times, with Yuki Soma and Gen Shoji scoring 3 and 2 respectively. Hotaka Nakamura, Yuki Soma and Sang-Ho Na are the leading assists makers with 1.
Antlers have 8 victories, 1 defeat and 1 draw, with an average of 2.0 goals from 4.4 shots on goal and 7.5 attempts. Toru Oniki's team have averaged 56.0% possession, 5.2 corners taken and 4.0 corners against, while conceding 1.1 goals from 3.3 shots on goal and 7.2 attempts.
Leo is the leading scorer with 7 goals, followed by Yuma Suzuki on 4, with Aleksandar Cavric and two others bagging 1. Yuma Suzuki, Gaku Shibasaki and Yuta Higuchi have clocked up 2 assists each in the previous 10 games.
Machida Zelvia vs Kashima Antlers Prediction & Betting Tips
This Machida Zelvia vs Kashima Antlers 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
Machida Zelvia look like a standout bet and we’re expecting them to triumph. There are odds of +125 that the home team win this J1 League clash and we’re confident that this is a value play.
Our football picks always stem from lots of research and it begins by looking at the latest J1 League team news and current form. When we have a strong view of what might happen, we match up the latest numbers.
Key Machida Zelvia vs Kashima Antlers league stats:
Based on the odds from the best betting apps, our pick carries a 44.4% chance of winning. However, our tipsters research has found that the actual probability is closer to 50%. It is therefore regarded as a value wager.
The Asian Handicap market offers some alternatives if you strongly fancy Zelvia and want bigger odds. Back them at -1, -1.5 or even -2 depending on how confident you are.
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Correct Score Prediction
2
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1
Antlers
We’ve picked out a correct score of 2-1 being landed by Zelvia. You can secure odds of +600 and this provides an alternative way to place a wager.
Corners Prediction
Machida Zelvia have had under 4.5 corners in five straight matches. There’s everything to like about the Zelvia Team Corners line which looks too big and we’d expect them to go under at -115.
Zelvia
Antlers
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Bet Builder Tips
We’ve got a bet builder with three options: Machida Zelvia to succeed, Yes on the BTTS market along with Machida Zelvia Under 4.5 corners.
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Machida Zelvia vs Kashima Antlers 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 bookmakers have Machida Zelvia at +125 when it comes to 1x2. This suggests that the favourites have a 44% chance of winning this J1 League clash based on the betting odds. Kashima Antlers are the underdogs at +205 which implies a lesser percentage prospect of winning.
If you think that Zelvia are able to beat Antlers, then the -112 could be the option for you on the Asian Handicap -0.25. Built into this bet is the half stake refund should the scoreline end level.
For those expecting a low-scoring contest, Under 2.5 is the market leader on the Total Goals market. For those wanting to bet on Both Teams to Score, you won’t find much between Yes and No.
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Machida Zelvia have avoided defeat in their last ten matches at Machida GION Stadium. Go Kuroda's side have clocked up seven wins and three draws in the past 10 home games, recording an average of 2.00 goals per match and conceding 0.60.
Kashima Antlers have gone unbeaten away in the last ten games. The Deer Island club have six victories and four draws in the last 10 away matches, recording an average of 1.50 goals per game and conceding 0.60.
When the teams previously met at Machida GION Stadium, Zelvia defeated Antlers 2-1.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Machida Zelvia Home Stats |
7-3-0 | 2.60 | 2.00 | 0.60 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 5 | |
| Kashima Antlers Away Stats |
6-4-0 | 2.10 | 1.50 | 0.60 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 5 | |
- 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
- J. League 100 Year Vision League East: 14/03 Kashiwa Reysol 0 Machida Zelvia1
- AFC Champions League Elite Final Stage: 10/03 Machida Zelvia 1 Gangwon0
- AFC Champions League Elite Final Stage: 03/03 Gangwon 0 Machida Zelvia0
- J. League 100 Year Vision League East: 27/02 Machida Zelvia 2 JEF United1
- J. League 100 Year Vision League East: 21/02 Tokyo Verdy 6 Machida Zelvia5
- J. League 100 Year Vision League East: 14/03 Kashima Antlers 1 K. Frontale0
- J. League 100 Year Vision League East: 07/03 Kashima Antlers 2 Tokyo Verdy0
- J. League 100 Year Vision League East: 28/02 Urawa Reds 2 Kashima Antlers3
- J. League 100 Year Vision League East: 21/02 Kashima Antlers 2 Kashiwa Reysol0
- J. League 100 Year Vision League East: 14/02 Kashima Antlers 1 Yokohama F.M.0
Machida Zelvia League Stats
Kashima Antlers League Stats
- 5 wins, 3 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 7 wins, 1 defeat and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 8 wins, 1 defeat and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
- 6 wins, 1 defeat and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.00 goals scored and 1.60 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.10 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.60 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.00 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.00 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.90 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.10 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.00 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 4.40 corners awarded and 2.80 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.60 corners awarded and 2.60 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 7.20 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 8.20 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 5.20 corners awarded and 4.00 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.80 corners awarded and 6.50 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 9.20 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 11.30 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 41.20% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 44.60% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 56.00% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 44.50% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 7 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Machida Zelvia this season are Erik (4), Yuki Soma (3), Gen Shoji (1)
- Top Assistors for Machida Zelvia this season are Hotaka Nakamura (1), Neta Lavi (1), Sang-Ho Na (1)
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Machida Zelvia vs Kashima Antlers Lineups & Team News
Always review the Zelvia vs Antlers team news before locking in your bets. We’ll deliver both predicted and confirmed lineups for the J1 League as well as the latest injury reports.
Previous Machida Zelvia Lineups
Previous Kashima Antlers Lineups
Machida Zelvia Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Go Kuroda
Kashima Antlers Player Stats & Squad
J1 League Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kashima Antlers | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 10:3 | 16 |
| 2 | Machida Zelvia | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 10:7 | 12 |
| 3 | FC Tokyo | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 8:6 | 12 |
| 4 | Tokyo Verdy | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 10:9 | 11 |
| 5 | Urawa Reds | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 9:5 | 10 |
| 6 | K. Frontale | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 8:8 | 7 |
| 7 | Yokohama F.M. | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 7:11 | 6 |
| 8 | Mito Hollyhock | 6 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 7:11 | 5 |
| 9 | JEF United | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4:8 | 5 |
| 10 | Kashiwa Reysol | 6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 7:12 | 3 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kashima Antlers | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 6:0 | 12 |
| 2 | Tokyo Verdy | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6:3 | 7 |
| 3 | Yokohama F.M. | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7:7 | 6 |
| 4 | FC Tokyo | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5:4 | 5 |
| 5 | K. Frontale | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 8:7 | 4 |
| 6 | Machida Zelvia | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4:3 | 4 |
| 7 | JEF United | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2:3 | 4 |
| 8 | Urawa Reds | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4:3 | 3 |
| 9 | Mito Hollyhock | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2:2 | 2 |
| 10 | Kashiwa Reysol | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1:3 | 0 |
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