Machida Zelvia vs Kawasaki Frontale predictions, Mar 28, 2026

Mar 21, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

Japan J1 League, on Saturday,

Machida Zelvia

Kawasaki Frontale

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As Machida Zelvia prepares to host Kawasaki Frontale in the Japan J1 League on March 28, 2026, both teams will aim to capitalize on their recent form. Machida, with three wins in their last five matches, has displayed a resilient attacking strategy, leveraging home advantage to optimize their scoring opportunities.

Kawasaki Frontale, similarly, comes into this encounter with three victories in their last five games, showcasing their ability to transition effectively from defense to attack. Historically, Frontale has demonstrated tactical versatility, making them a challenging opponent, especially when exploiting counter-attacks.

The bookmakers’ odds reflect a slight favoritism towards the home side, with Machida Zelvia at 1.91, compared to Kawasaki’s 3.6. Our model suggests a probability of 48.9% for a home victory, while a draw stands at 26.2% and an away win at 24.8%.

Considering both teams’ recent performances and strategic strengths, this fixture promises to be a competitive clash. While Machida will look to leverage their home ground’s advantage, Frontale’s tactical prowess could well tip the scales in their favor. As always, unpredictability in sports means that while trends indicate potential outcomes, nothing is guaranteed.

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Machida Zelvia
47.9%		 Draw
26.1%		 Kawasaki
26%

Outrights of Japan J1 League Kawasaki Frontale: 3.78%

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
WilliamHill 1.91 3.4 3.6
Pinnacle 2.02 3.62 3.47
Best for US Customers 1.8 3.5 3.5

Latest Results

18.03.26 Machida Zelvia – Kashima Antlers – 0:3
14.03.26 Kashiwa Reysol – Machida Zelvia – 0:1
10.03.26 Machida Zelvia – Gangwon FC – 1:0
03.03.26 Gangwon FC – Machida Zelvia – 0:0
27.02.26 Machida Zelvia – JEF United Chiba – 2:1		 18.03.26 Tokyo Verdy – Kawasaki Frontale – 0:2
14.03.26 Kashima Antlers – Kawasaki Frontale – 1:0
01.03.26 Kawasaki Frontale – Mito HollyHock – 3:2 penalties
21.02.26 Kawasaki Frontale – FC Tokyo – 1:2
14.02.26 JEF United Chiba – Kawasaki Frontale – 0:1 penalties

Facts

  • This match features a clash between the league leader and a mid-table team (ranked 3 in the zone Promotion ~ J1 League (Placement Play Offs: 5th place) and 6 in the zone Promotion ~ J1 League (Placement Play Offs: 11th place)).
  • Machida Zelvia is currently in amazing form (last 5 games: 3 wins).
  • Kawasaki‘s form has been unstable in recent games (in the last 5 games, wins – 3).
  • Machida Zelvia will hold a modest advantage in this match.
  • In the last 4 head-to-head matches, Machida Zelvia won 1 match, drew 1 match, lost 2 matches, and goals 7:11. (average 1.8:2.8).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Machida Zelvia won 0 matches, drew 1 match, lost 1 match, and goals 3:6. (average 1.5:3).

    Latest Head To Head

    31.08.25 Kawasaki Frontale – Machida Zelvia – 5:3
    06.04.25 Machida Zelvia – Kawasaki Frontale – 2:2
    05.10.24 Machida Zelvia – Kawasaki Frontale – 1:4
    07.04.24 Kawasaki Frontale – Machida Zelvia – 0:1

    Standings

    2026

    East

    Pl W W L L Pts
    1 Kashima Antlers 7 6 0 1 0 13:4 19
    2 FC Tokyo 7 3 3 0 1 13:7 15
    3 Machida 6 3 1 1 1 11:11 12
    4 Urawa Reds 7 3 0 2 2 10:8 11
    5 Verdy 7 3 1 0 3 11:11 11
    6 Kawasaki Frontale 6 2 2 0 2 12:8 10
    7 Mito 7 1 1 3 2 9:14 8
    8 Yokohama F. Marinos 7 2 0 0 5 7:12 6
    9 Kashiwa Reysol 7 1 1 0 5 9:13 5
    10 Chiba 7 1 0 2 4 5:12 5

    West

    Pl W W L L Pts
    1 Gamba Osaka 7 2 3 1 1 12:10 13
    2 Vissel Kobe 6 3 1 1 1 11:6 12
    3 Kyoto 7 3 1 1 2 10:8 12
    4 Nagoya Grampus 7 3 1 1 2 11:10 12
    5 V-Varen Nagasaki 8 4 0 0 4 10:11 12
    6 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 6 3 1 0 2 11:7 11
    7 Okayama 8 2 1 3 2 9:11 11
    8 Shimizu S-Pulse 7 1 2 3 1 8:9 10
    9 Cerezo Osaka 7 2 1 1 3 7:7 9
    10 Avispa Fukuoka 7 0 1 1 5 5:15 3

    Japan J1 League Outrights

    1. Kashima Antlers: 2.75 (28.84%)

    2. Vissel Kobe: 5 (15.86%)

    3. Sanfrecce Hiroshima: 6 (13.22%)

    4. Kyoto: 8 (9.91%)

    5. FC Tokyo: 11 (7.21%)

    6. Machida Zelvia: 17 (4.66%)

    7. Nagoya Grampus: 17 (4.66%)

    8. Gamba Osaka: 21 (3.78%)

    9. Kawasaki Frontale: 21 (3.78%)

    10. Urawa Reds: 34 (2.33%)

    11. Verdy: 67 (1.18%)

    12. Cerezo Osaka: 101 (0.79%)

    13. Okayama: 101 (0.79%)

    14. Shimizu S-Pulse: 101 (0.79%)

    15. Kashiwa Reysol: 101 (0.79%)

    16. Mito: 201 (0.39%)

    17. V-Varen Nagasaki: 201 (0.39%)

    18. Yokohama F. Marinos: 251 (0.32%)

    19. Avispa Fukuoka: 501 (0.16%)

    20. Chiba: 501 (0.16%)

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