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Kashima vs Machida Zelvia: Match Preview

Kashima logo Kashima

1-1

HT 0-0

Machida Zelvia logo Machida Zelvia

Date

3 May 2026

Kickoff

10:00

Venue

Mercari Stadium

Round

Regular Season - 14

Status

After penalties

Scheduled match window: approximately 10:00–12:00 EAT. Actual duration can vary because of added time, extra time, delays or interruptions.

Fixtures Hub's Pick

Kashima or draw and -3.5 goals

High Confidence This pick comes from our featured prediction analysis. Backed by live match statistics, confirmed lineups, 4 head-to-head meetings, recent team form.

Match overview

High confidence

Kashima face Machida Zelvia in J1 League in Japan. The match is scheduled for Sunday, 3 May 2026 at 10:00 at Mercari Stadium.

This pick comes from our featured prediction analysis. Backed by live match statistics, confirmed lineups, 4 head-to-head meetings, recent team form.

Key match trends

Kashima have won 4 of their last 5 matches.
Machida Zelvia have won 4 of their last 5 matches.

Head-to-head summary

Kashima wins

2

Draws

0

Machida Zelvia wins

2

Average goals

2.5

Both scored

25%

Over 2.5 goals

75%

First-half goals

1.75

Meetings analysed

4

Kashima logo

Kashima

Rating 7.2/10

Played

6

Goals

8

Conceded

4

Both scored

50%

Clean sheets

3

Points rate

7.2/10

Machida Zelvia logo

Machida Zelvia

Rating 6.1/10

Played

6

Goals

5

Conceded

3

Both scored

17%

Clean sheets

4

Points rate

6.1/10

Match preview guide

Kashima vs Machida Zelvia: form, H2H and match context

This J1 League match page combines the scheduled kickoff, recent results, head-to-head meetings, available lineups, match events and team statistics in one place. The sections above compare Kashima and Machida Zelvia, with supported live updates and the final result added as the fixture progresses.

How to read recent form

Form markers summarise each team's latest recorded results. Compare the sequence, opponent level and home or away setting rather than relying on one result alone.

What H2H tells you

Head-to-head records show earlier meetings between the teams. They add historical context, but squads, coaches, venues and competition circumstances can change.

Continue exploring

Check the complete match schedule, active scores and recent results to understand where this fixture sits in the wider football calendar.

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Data coverage and prediction note

Match information depends on the data supplied for this competition and may be corrected as official updates arrive. Predictions are informational statistical opinions, not guaranteed outcomes; confirmed team news and lineups should be checked close to kickoff.