Machida Zelvia vs Kashima Antlers – Schedule & Where to Watch on TV

Result
0:3
18/03/2026 at 06:30 (Time Zone – GMT-4 (America/New_York))
  • J1 League - Round 7
  • Where to Watch on TV:
brazilBrazilCanal GOAT
chinaChinaK-Ball
japanJapanDAZN Japan

Match Stats

Expected goals (xG)
1.831.73
Ball possession
44%56%
Total shots
1710
Shots on target
35
Big chances
13
Corner kicks
73
Passes
84% (350/416)85% (454/535)
Yellow cards
20
Expected goals (xG)
1.831.73
xG on target (xGOT)
0.851.94
Total shots
1710
Shots on target
35
Shots off target
84
Blocked shots
61
Shots inside the box
128
Shots outside the box
52
Hit the woodwork
01
Big chances
13
Corner kicks
73
Touches in opposition box
2716
Accurate through passes
01
Offsides
12
Free kicks
1012
Passes
84% (350/416)85% (454/535)
Long passes
38% (14/37)56% (35/62)
Passes in final third
67% (58/86)62% (46/74)
Crosses
43% (9/21)43% (6/14)
Expected assists (xA)
1.310.80
Throw ins
812
Fouls
1210
Tackles
56% (5/9)100% (5/5)
Duels won
3336
Clearances
1421
Interceptions
149
Errors leading to shot
00
Errors leading to goal
00
Goalkeeper saves
23
xGOT faced
1.940.85
Goals prevented
-1.060.85

Key Moments

Here there are
  • 1st Half (0 - 2)
  • 5', 0 - 1, Suzuki Y. ,
  • 42', Nakayama Y. 🟨,
  • 44', 0 - 2, Misao K. , Tagawa K. (A),
  • 45+1', Na Sang-Ho 🟨,
  • 2nd Half (0 - 1)
  • 46', Shirasaki R. , Mae H. ,
  • 46', Na Sang-Ho , Soma Y. ,
  • 46', Nakamura H. , Hayashi K. ,
  • 46', Yengi T. , Fujio S. ,
  • 65', Matsumura Y. , Hayashu H. ,
  • 65', Tagawa K. , Cavric A. ,
  • 74', Mizoguchi S. , Ogawa R. ,
  • 74', Shibasaki G. , Chinen K. ,
  • 82', Lavi N. , Sento K. ,
  • 90+2', 0 - 3, Cavric A. , Leo Ceara (A),
  • 90+3', Leo Ceara , Sekigawa I. ,

Highlights

Official Live

Chances of winning


Machida Zelvia
40.4%
Draw
30%
Kashima Antlers
29.6%

Initial Probability

(when we started the analysis)
43.6% 28.1% 28.4%

Our Initial ML Estimation

48.2% 31.1% 25.7%


Analysis of Changes in Winning Probabilities:

  • Machida Zelvia has seen a decrease in its chances compared to the initial analysis. (-3.2%)
  • Kashima Antlers has improved its chances compared to the initial analysis. (+1.2%)
  • ML Model estimates a higher probability for Machida Zelvia than the current prediction. (+7.8%)
  • Note: The ML model's higher estimate suggests a strong performance forecast for Machida Zelvia, possibly due to key factors that the model accounted for.
  • ML Model estimates a lower probability for Kashima Antlers than the current prediction. (-3.9%)
  • Machida Zelvia - Kashima Antlers Odds

    1 X 2 Marga
    Avarage Now
    (Initially)
    2.32
    (2.17)
    3.13
    (3.37)
    3.18
    (3.33)
    6.5%
    (5.8%)

    • The most likely Over/Under: 2.00
    What is the prediction for Machida Zelvia - Kashima Antlers?
  • Users Predictions: 9 users predict this event. Machida Zelvia will win (votes: 2 - 22.2%). Kashima will win (votes: 5 - 55.6%). It will Tie (votes: 2 - 22.2%).
    Confidence interval (95%) for Kashima: 23.1%88.1%.
  • The most likely score by Bookmakers is 1:1.
  • Preview Facts
    • One of today’s top clashes will feature two teams fighting for the top spots (ranked 3 in the zone Promotion ~ J1 League (Placement Play Offs: 5th place) and 1 in the zone Promotion ~ J1 League (Play Offs: )).
    • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Machida Zelvia won 3.
    • Machida Zelvia is undoubtedly in great shape (last 5 games: 3 wins).
    • Kashima is on a winning streak and currently in very good shape (last 5 games: 5 wins).
    • Recently, Kashima has had a series of home games.
    • In this match, both teams have almost equal chances to win.
    • There will not play in Machida Zelvia: Kikuchi R. (Knee Injury) Vasquez B. (Injury)
    • There will not play in Kashima: Anzai K. (Knee Injury) Morooka S. (Achilles Tendon Injury)
    • There are questionable in Machida Zelvia: Soma Y. (Injury)
    • In the last 7 head-to-head matches, Machida Zelvia won 4 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 10:10. (average 1.4:1.4).
    • Including home matches between the teams, Machida Zelvia won 4 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 0 matches, and goals 8:1. (average 2:0.3).
    What were the results of their latest head-to-head matches?
    The latest head-to-head matches between Machida Zelvia - Kashima Antlers were as follows:
    27.08.2025 Machida Zelvia - Kashima Antlers 3:0
    21.06.2025 Machida Zelvia - Kashima Antlers 2:1
    03.05.2025 Kashima Antlers - Machida Zelvia 1:0
    08.12.2024 Kashima Antlers - Machida Zelvia 3:1
    22.05.2024 Machida Zelvia - Kashima Antlers 2:0
    Latest results of Machida Zelvia
    Latest results of Kashima Antlers
    Japan J1 League Table
    2026

    East
    PlWWLLPts
    1Kashima Antlers7601013:419
    2FC Tokyo7330113:715
    3Machida6311111:1112
    4Urawa Reds7302210:811
    5Verdy7310311:1111
    6Kawasaki Frontale6220212:810
    7Mito711329:148
    8Yokohama F. Marinos720057:126
    9Kashiwa Reysol711059:135
    10Chiba710245:125


    West
    PlWWLLPts
    1Gamba Osaka7231112:1013
    2Vissel Kobe6311111:612
    3Kyoto7311210:812
    4Nagoya Grampus7311211:1012
    5Sanfrecce Hiroshima6310211:711
    6Okayama721319:1011
    7Shimizu S-Pulse712318:910
    8Cerezo Osaka721137:79
    9V-Varen Nagasaki730049:119
    10Avispa Fukuoka701155:153

          Promotion ~ J1 League (Play Offs: )
          Promotion ~ J1 League (Placement Play Offs: 3rd place)
          Promotion ~ J1 League (Placement Play Offs: 5th place)
          Promotion ~ J1 League (Placement Play Offs: 7th place)
          Promotion ~ J1 League (Placement Play Offs: 9th place)