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As the J1 League heats up, the upcoming clash on May 3, 2026, between Kashima Antlers and Machida Zelvia promises to be an intriguing encounter at the Kashima Stadium. Both teams are entering this match in formidable form; Kashima Antlers have secured victories in 4 of their last 5 matches, showcasing a potent attack and solid defensive organization. Their recent performances highlight their ability to control possession and create goal-scoring opportunities, making them a difficult side to break down at home.
Conversely, Machida Zelvia also boasts an impressive record, having won 4 of their last 5 fixtures. Their tactical discipline and counter-attacking prowess have been key to their success, allowing them to capitalize on mistakes from opposing defenses. This match will likely see Kashima trying to dominate the ball, while Machida seeks to exploit space on the break.
Bookmakers have set the odds at 2.14 for a home win and 3.2 for an away victory, reflecting the slight edge given to Kashima. Model predictions indicate a 44.7% chance of a home win, underscoring the competitive nature of this matchup. With both teams in good form, fans can expect a tightly contested match. However, outcomes in football are never guaranteed, and both sides will be eager to secure crucial points.
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| Kashima 43% |
Draw 28.3% |
Machida Zelvia 28.7% |
Outrights of Japan J1 League Kashima Antlers: 31.69%
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Betting Odds
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2.14 | 3.25 | 3.2 |
Latest Results
| 24.04.26 Kashiwa Reysol – Kashima Antlers – 0:1 18.04.26 Kashima Antlers – Urawa Red Diamonds – 1:0 12.04.26 Kawasaki Frontale – Kashima Antlers – 0:2 04.04.26 Mito HollyHock – Kashima Antlers – 2:1 penalties 22.03.26 Kashima Antlers – JEF United Chiba – 2:1 |
25.04.26 Al-Ahli Jeddah – Machida Zelvia – 1:0 ET 21.04.26 Machida Zelvia – Shabab Al-Ahli Dubai – 1:0 17.04.26 Machida Zelvia – Al-Ittihad Jeddah – 1:0 11.04.26 Machida Zelvia – Kashiwa Reysol – 1:0 05.04.26 FC Tokyo – Machida Zelvia – 0:1 penalties |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 18.03.26 Machida Zelvia – Kashima Antlers – 0:3 27.08.25 Machida Zelvia – Kashima Antlers – 3:0 21.06.25 Machida Zelvia – Kashima Antlers – 2:1 03.05.25 Kashima Antlers – Machida Zelvia – 1:0 08.12.24 Kashima Antlers – Machida Zelvia – 3:1 |
Standings
2026
East
| Pl | W | W | L | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Kashima Antlers | 12 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 20:7 | 32 |
| 2 | FC Tokyo | 12 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 24:12 | 26 |
| 3 | Machida | 11 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 17:16 | 22 |
| 4 | Kawasaki Frontale | 12 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 20:21 | 20 |
| 5 | Verdy | 11 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 17:15 | 18 |
| 6 | Mito | 12 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 17:24 | 15 |
| 7 | Urawa Reds | 12 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 16:19 | 12 |
| 8 | Yokohama F. Marinos | 12 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 17:22 | 12 |
| 9 | Kashiwa Reysol | 12 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 15:17 | 11 |
| 10 | Chiba | 12 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 11:21 | 9 |
West
| Pl | W | W | L | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Vissel Kobe | 11 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 23:12 | 25 |
| 2 | Nagoya Grampus | 12 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 22:17 | 21 |
| 3 | Gamba Osaka | 13 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 22:19 | 21 |
| 4 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 12 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 19:15 | 19 |
| 5 | Kyoto | 11 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 17:15 | 17 |
| 6 | Cerezo Osaka | 12 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 14:13 | 17 |
| 7 | Shimizu S-Pulse | 12 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 15:16 | 17 |
| 8 | Okayama | 12 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 15:23 | 15 |
| 9 | Avispa Fukuoka | 13 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 14:23 | 15 |
| 10 | V-Varen Nagasaki | 12 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 11:19 | 13 |
Japan J1 League Outrights
1. Kashima Antlers: 2.63 (31.69%)
2. Vissel Kobe: 3 (27.78%)
3. FC Tokyo: 8 (10.42%)
4. Sanfrecce Hiroshima: 15 (5.56%)
5. Gamba Osaka: 17 (4.9%)
6. Machida Zelvia: 17 (4.9%)
7. Kyoto: 17 (4.9%)
8. Nagoya Grampus: 29 (2.87%)
9. Shimizu S-Pulse: 41 (2.03%)
10. Cerezo Osaka: 51 (1.63%)
11. Verdy: 67 (1.24%)
12. Kawasaki Frontale: 81 (1.03%)
13. Mito: 301 (0.28%)
14. Okayama: 401 (0.21%)
15. Avispa Fukuoka: 501 (0.17%)
16. Urawa Reds: 501 (0.17%)
17. V-Varen Nagasaki: 1001 (0.08%)
18. Kashiwa Reysol: 1001 (0.08%)
19. Yokohama F. Marinos: 4001 (0.02%)
20. Chiba: 4501 (0.02%)
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