Japan - J1 LeagueMachida Athletic StadiumData current as of August 30, 2026

Machida Zelvia vs Kawasaki Frontale: match statistics

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Machida Zelvia vs Kawasaki Frontale: form, goals and key statistics

Game details

Machida Zelvia plays Kawasaki Frontale in J1 League (Japan). The game is scheduled for September 2, 2026. Venue: Machida Athletic Stadium.

Recent form

Machida Zelvia has 3 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 2.50 points per game. Kawasaki Frontale has 1 win, 3 draws and 0 losses, with 1.50 points per game.

Scoring records

Machida Zelvia scores 3.25 goals per game and allows 0.75. Kawasaki Frontale scores 2.00 and allows 1.50. Games in this league average 3.05 goals.

BTTS and goal totals

Both teams score in 75% of Machida Zelvia's games and 100% of Kawasaki Frontale's. The Over 2.5 rates are 75% and 50%, compared with league averages of 60% for BTTS and 60% for Over 2.5.

xG and shots

Kawasaki Frontale has the higher season xG average, 1.83 to 1.79 per game. Machida Zelvia takes 16.5 shots per game, while Kawasaki Frontale takes 17.5.

First-half and second-half trends

Machida Zelvia leads at halftime in 50% of its games and scores 1.75 goals per game after halftime. Kawasaki Frontale leads at halftime in 50% and scores 0.75 after halftime.

When the teams score

Machida Zelvia's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (3 goals). For Kawasaki Frontale, it is minutes 31-45+ (4 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.

League scoring profile

J1 League games average 3.05 goals. Both teams score in 60% of games, and 60% finish with at least three goals.

Head-to-head record

Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 1 away win. Those games averaged 6.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.

Before kickoff

1X2 odds

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Pre-game profilewhat do the season numbers say?

This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.

Machida ZelviaKawasaki Frontale
3.25Goals scored / game2
Machida ZelviaKawasaki Frontale
0.75Goals allowed / game1.5
Machida ZelviaKawasaki Frontale
Machida ZelviaKawasaki Frontale
51%Average possession53%
Machida ZelviaKawasaki Frontale
5.75Shots on target / game5.75
Machida ZelviaKawasaki Frontale

Team statswho is more efficient?

Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.

16.5Shots per game17.5
Machida ZelviaKawasaki Frontale
5.75Shots on target5.75
Machida ZelviaKawasaki Frontale
19.7%Shot conversion11.4%
Machida ZelviaKawasaki Frontale
51%Possession53%
Machida ZelviaKawasaki Frontale
1.79xG for1.83
Machida ZelviaKawasaki Frontale
1.35xG against1.69
Machida ZelviaKawasaki Frontale

Shooting quality

Machida Zelvia: AttackingKawasaki Frontale: Attacking
Machida ZelviaKawasaki Frontale
Accuracy (shots on target)35%33%
Chance quality (xG per shot)0.110.10
Finishing (goals per shot on target)0.570.35

xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.

* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.

Team formwho is in better shape?

Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.

Machida Zelvia is 67% better for: last-5 form.

2.5 pts / game - Machida Zelvia · 1.5 pts / game - Kawasaki Frontale

Machida Zelvia
WWWD
Unbeaten in the last 5 games
Season result split
75% W25% R0% P
Season (W-D-L)
3-1-0
2.50 pts / game · goal difference +10
Last 5 (W-D-L)
3-1-0
2.50 pts / game
Record at home (W-D-L)
1-0-0
Last 5 at home
1-0-0
W
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 3.3Goals conceded: 0.8xG: 1.79Opponent xG: 1.35BTTS: 75%Over 2.5: 75%
Kawasaki Frontale
DDDW
Unbeaten in the last 5 games
Season result split
25% W75% R0% P
Season (W-D-L)
1-3-0
1.50 pts / game · goal difference +2
Last 5 (W-D-L)
1-3-0
1.50 pts / game
Record away (W-D-L)
0-2-0
Last 5 away
0-2-0
DD
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 2.0Goals conceded: 1.5xG: 1.83Opponent xG: 1.69BTTS: 100%Over 2.5: 50%

Goalshow do both teams score and concede?

How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.

Machida Zelvia is 63% better for: goals scored per game.

3.25 goals / game - Machida Zelvia · 2 goals / game - Kawasaki Frontale

Machida Zelvia is 100% better for: goals allowed per game.

0.75 goals / game - Machida Zelvia · 1.5 goals / game - Kawasaki Frontale

Machida Zelvia scoring profile: very strong

Machida Zelvia scores in 100% of games (4 of 4 meczów), while Kawasaki Frontale keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 4 meczów).

Kawasaki Frontale scoring profile: very strong

Kawasaki Frontale scores in 100% of games (4 of 4 meczów), while Machida Zelvia keeps a clean sheet in 25% (1 of 4 meczów).

13Goals scored (season)8
Machida ZelviaKawasaki Frontale
3Goals conceded (season)6
Machida ZelviaKawasaki Frontale
4Average goals per game3.5
Machida ZelviaKawasaki Frontale
13Goals scored (last 5)8
Machida ZelviaKawasaki Frontale
3Goals conceded (last 5)6
Machida ZelviaKawasaki Frontale

How often they score at least...

100%1 goal100%
Machida ZelviaKawasaki Frontale
75%2 goals50%
Machida ZelviaKawasaki Frontale
75%3 goals25%
Machida ZelviaKawasaki Frontale
50%4 goals25%
Machida ZelviaKawasaki Frontale

How often they concede at least...

75%1 goal100%
Machida ZelviaKawasaki Frontale
0%2 goals50%
Machida ZelviaKawasaki Frontale
0%3 goals0%
Machida ZelviaKawasaki Frontale
0%4 goals0%
Machida ZelviaKawasaki Frontale

* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.

Both teams scored (BTTS)how often do both teams score?

How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.

100%
Kawasaki Frontale - BTTSBTTS - percentage of matches where both teams scored.4 of 4 meczów
60%
League average

Goal patterns

75%BTTS at half-time25%
Machida ZelviaKawasaki Frontale
0%BTTS in both halves0%
Machida ZelviaKawasaki Frontale
75%Scored in both halves25%
Machida ZelviaKawasaki Frontale

BTTS and goal count

50%Min. 3 goals and BTTS50%
Machida ZelviaKawasaki Frontale
25%Min. 3 goals without BTTS0%
Machida ZelviaKawasaki Frontale
75%BTTS - last 5100%
Machida ZelviaKawasaki Frontale

Goal count (Over/Under)how often do these games cross the goal lines?

See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.

Full game - team comparison (Over)

1st half

100%Min. 1 goal before half-time75%
Machida ZelviaKawasaki Frontale
100%Min. 2 goals before half-time25%
Machida ZelviaKawasaki Frontale
25%Min. 3 goals before half-time25%
Machida ZelviaKawasaki Frontale

2nd half

75%Min. 1 goal after half-time75%
Machida ZelviaKawasaki Frontale
75%Min. 2 goals after half-time50%
Machida ZelviaKawasaki Frontale
25%Min. 3 goals after half-time25%
Machida ZelviaKawasaki Frontale

Game halveswhen do the teams score more often?

How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.

Machida Zelvia is 14% better for: first-half form (half-time points).

2 pts / game - Machida Zelvia · 1.75 pts / game - Kawasaki Frontale

Machida Zelvia - half-time state
50% leading50% draw0% trailing
Kawasaki Frontale - half-time state
50% leading25% draw25% trailing

Before half-time (1st half)

2Points per game (1st half)1.75
Machida ZelviaKawasaki Frontale
1.5Goals scored (1st half)1.25
Machida ZelviaKawasaki Frontale
0.75Goals conceded (1st half)0.75
Machida ZelviaKawasaki Frontale
2.25Average goals (1st half)2
Machida ZelviaKawasaki Frontale
25%Clean sheet before half-time50%
Machida ZelviaKawasaki Frontale
0%No goal before half-time50%
Machida ZelviaKawasaki Frontale

After half-time (2nd half)

2.5Points per game (2nd half)1.25
Machida ZelviaKawasaki Frontale
1.75Goals scored (2nd half)0.75
Machida ZelviaKawasaki Frontale
0Goals conceded (2nd half)0.75
Machida ZelviaKawasaki Frontale
1.75Average goals (2nd half)1.5
Machida ZelviaKawasaki Frontale
100%Clean sheet after half-time50%
Machida ZelviaKawasaki Frontale
25%No goal after half-time25%
Machida ZelviaKawasaki Frontale

Machida Zelvia - second-half results

75% W25% R0% P
8
Half-time points
6
Half-time goals
+3
Goal difference (1st half)
10
Second-half points
+7
Goal difference (2nd half)
2.00
PPG before half-time
Lead holding150%

Leads at halftime in 50% of games and wins 75%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.

Defense after halftime-0.8

Defense stays consistent across the full game.

Kawasaki Frontale - second-half results

25% W50% R25% P
7
Half-time points
5
Half-time goals
+2
Goal difference (1st half)
5
Second-half points
0
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.75
PPG before half-time
Lead holding50%

Leads at halftime in 50% of games and wins 25%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.

Defense after halftime0.0

Defense stays consistent across the full game.

Machida Zelvia - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game2.002.50
Goals scored / game1.51.8
Goals allowed / game0.80.0
Average goals per game2.31.8
1 goal100%75%
2 goals100%75%
3 goals25%25%
Clean sheet25%100%
No goal0%25%
Goal difference+3+7
Half-time: 50% leading - 50% draw - 0% trailing
2nd half: 75% won - 25% draw - 0% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 75% - Half-time goals total: 6
Kawasaki Frontale - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game1.751.25
Goals scored / game1.30.8
Goals allowed / game0.80.8
Average goals per game2.01.5
1 goal75%75%
2 goals25%50%
3 goals25%25%
Clean sheet50%50%
No goal50%25%
Goal difference+20
Half-time: 50% leading - 25% draw - 25% trailing
2nd half: 25% won - 50% draw - 25% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 25% - Half-time goals total: 5

* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.

Goals by minutewhen do goals arrive?

The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.

Machida Zelvia
ScoredConceded
1
1
0-15
2
1
16-30
3
1
31-45
3
0
46-60
2
0
61-75
2
0
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (3 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.

Kawasaki Frontale
ScoredConceded
1
0
0-15
0
2
16-30
4
1
31-45
1
3
46-60
1
0
61-75
1
0
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (4 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.

* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.

Additional team indicatorswhat do xG, efficiency and form show?

A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.

Game profile

3.75
Estimated goals
attack vs. opponent defense
2.4 : 1.4
Estimated goal split
home : away
123%
Pace vs league
100% = league average
88%
Both teams scored (BTTS)
average from both teams' seasons
+60%
Derby effect
H2H goals vs typical matches
100%
BTTS estimate
from both teams' scoring frequency
0%
0:0 risk
practically zero
4+
Most common goal range
attack vs. defense for both teams

Machida Zelvia

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
+0.44
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+2.06
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-1.4 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
+1.46
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
+0.60
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
206%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
51%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
0.00
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.3
Late goals
15% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 8% come in the first quarter-hour.
15%

Kawasaki Frontale

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
+0.14
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.36
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-1.7 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
+0.17
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
+0.19
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
135%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
95%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
0.00
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
-0.5
Late goals
13% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 13% come in the first quarter-hour.
13%

* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.

League contextis this a high-scoring league?

How both teams compare with league-wide averages (J1 League).

Teams vs league

Machida ZelviaLigaKawasaki Frontale
Average goals per game 4.003.05 3.50
Both teams scored 75%60% 100%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) 75%60% 50%
Clean sheets 25%23% 0%
Goal before half-time 100%78% 75%
Goal after half-time 75%80% 75%

^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.

3.05
Average goals per game
60%
Both teams scored
60%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)
23%
Clean sheets
1.58
Home goals / game
1.48
Away goals / game
+7%
Home attack advantage
+6%
Home defensive advantage
+20%
Total home advantage
Goals in 1st half (whole league)
78%
1 goal
50%
2 goals
15%
3 goals
3%
4 goals
Goals in 2nd half (whole league)
80%
1 goal
48%
2 goals
18%
3 goals
8%
4 goals

Head-to-head

Record from Machida Zelvia's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss against Kawasaki Frontale. Games average 6.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.

Kawasaki Frontale
5 : 3
FC Machida Zelvia
FC Machida Zelvia
2 : 2
Kawasaki Frontale

FAQ

When do Machida Zelvia and Kawasaki Frontale play?

Machida Zelvia face Kawasaki Frontale on September 2, 2026 in J1 League at Machida Athletic Stadium. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.

What is the head-to-head record between Machida Zelvia and Kawasaki Frontale?

In the last 2 head-to-head matches Machida Zelvia won 0, Kawasaki Frontale won 1 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 6.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.

What do the goal statistics show before Machida Zelvia vs Kawasaki Frontale?

Machida Zelvia score 3.25 goals per game on average and Kawasaki Frontale 2.00. The J1 League average is 3.05 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 60% of games. Both teams score in 75% of Machida Zelvia's matches and 100% of Kawasaki Frontale's.

What form are Machida Zelvia and Kawasaki Frontale in?

Over the last 5 games Machida Zelvia have a 3-1-0 record (2.50 points per game) and Kawasaki Frontale 1-3-0 (1.50 points per game).

Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Machida Zelvia vs Kawasaki Frontale?

This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.