Japan · J1 League · Matchweek 510:00

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Wednesday, 2 September 2026

Machida Stadium · Referee Ming Fu, China · Analysis updated 08:32 UTC

Machida Zelvia vs Kawasaki Frontale Prediction, Odds & Statistics

Our Poisson-based model projects 2.20 expected goals for Machida Zelvia and 1.20 for Kawasaki Frontale, a combined total of 3.40. That distribution gives Machida Zelvia the largest share of the 1X2 market at 60%, with the draw at 20%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 66% for over 2.5 goals and 62% for both teams to score, with 2–1 the single most likely scoreline at 10%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 60% favourite still loses or draws a large share of the time.

This match has finished. The figures below are the model's estimate for the fixture, kept on the page for reference and study — they are not a betting tip, and nothing here has been edited after the final whistle.

Model pick

Machida Zelvia win

60.0% probability

Moderate confidencePartial model70/100

Expected goals

2.20 – 1.20

Model version

poisson-v2

Probabilities are statistical estimates, not guarantees.

Why the model likes this

Each point below is derived from this fixture's own data — recent results, home and away splits, scoring and defensive rates and head-to-head history where it exists. Points only appear when the underlying data supports them.

  • Machida Zelvia home form

    8 points from their last 5 home matches in our dataset.

  • Kawasaki Frontale away threat

    Scored in 4 of their last 4 away fixtures.

  • Most likely outcome

    The model rates Machida Zelvia to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 60%, against 60% / 20% / 20% for home, draw and away.

  • Expected goals balance

    Projected 2.20 goals for Machida Zelvia and 1.20 for Kawasaki Frontale, a combined 3.40 — an open game on paper.

Match result (1X2)

Machida Zelvia win60%
Draw20%
Kawasaki Frontale win20%

Double chance 1X

80%

Double chance 12

80%

Double chance X2

40%

Goals markets

Over 1.5 goals85%
Over 2.5 goals66%
Over 3.5 goals44%
Both teams to score62%

Correct score

  • 2–19.7%
  • 1–18.8%
  • 2–08.1%
  • 1–07.3%
  • 3–17.1%

Recent form

Machida Zelvia

  • 2026-10-03T07:00:00.000Z · H vs Kyoto Sanga · 0-0 (D)
  • 2026-09-23T08:00:00.000Z · H vs Tochigi City · 2-1 (W)
  • 2026-09-20T08:00:00.000Z · H vs Kashiwa Reysol · 2-4 (L)
  • 2026-09-17T10:00:00.000Z · H vs Svay Rieng · 2-0 (W)
  • 2026-09-12T10:00:00.000Z · H vs Yokohama F. Marinos · 1-1 (D)

Kawasaki Frontale

  • 2026-09-19T09:00:00.000Z · H vs Kashima · 3-3 (D)
  • 2026-09-12T09:00:00.000Z · A vs Mito Hollyhock · 1-0 (W)
  • 2026-09-06T10:00:00.000Z · H vs Shimizu S-pulse · 3-1 (W)
  • 2026-09-02T10:00:00.000Z · A vs Machida Zelvia · 1-2 (L)
  • 2026-08-29T10:00:00.000Z · H vs JEF United Chiba · 4-2 (W)

Head-to-head

Head-to-head history is temporarily unavailable. The prediction is unaffected — it is built from current form, home and away performance, goals data and competition statistics.

J1 League table

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#TeamPWDLGDPts
1Machida Zelvia128312027
2Sanfrecce Hiroshima128221926
3Kashiwa Reysol12813625
4FC Tokyo117311324
5Vissel Kobe12723723
6Kashima12624420
7Kawasaki Frontale11542619
8Yokohama F. Marinos12462418
9Urawa11605-318
10Fagiano Okayama11515-116
11Nagoya Grampus12426-414
12Shimizu S-pulse12426-1014
13Cerezo Osaka11344-713
14V-varen Nagasaki11335-312
15Gamba Osaka12255-711
16Kyoto Sanga12246-810
17Mito Hollyhock11236-49
18Tokyo Verdy12156-128
19Avispa Fukuoka12219-87
20JEF United Chiba11137-126

Prediction conclusion

The model's leading selection is Machida Zelvia win, at 60.0%. Its single most likely scoreline is 2–1.

It puts both teams scoring at 62% and over 2.5 goals at 66%.

A 60% selection is expected to miss in the remaining share of matches, and football regularly produces red cards, injuries and tactical changes the data cannot see. Treat this as a probability, not a forecast of the result.

Predictions are statistical estimates generated from historical and current team data. They are provided for information and entertainment only and are not betting advice. 18+ only.