Albirex Niigata vs Machida Zelvia Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 29 Jun 2025

We’ll back Albirex Niigata +0.25 on the Asian Handicap and split our stake between 0 and +0.5 when they clash with Machida Zelvia. A victory delivers a nice payout at +102.5 although a draw would still mean a return.

Albirex Niigata lost away in their last J1 League game, making it back-to-back league losses. Kawasaki Frontale won 3-1 at Uvance Todoroki Stadium by Fujitsu. The Swans had six shots on target and enjoyed 65% possession, with Jin Okumura registering the goal.

Machida Zelvia have won their previous two J1 League games. The latest was a 2-1 home triumph at Machida GION Stadium against Kashima Antlers. Zelvia recorded just 34% possession and had six shots on goal, with Yuki Soma and Daihachi Okamura finding the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was Zelvia who came out on top when they last played Albi. At Machida GION Stadium, a 1-0 home win was recorded. In the past 3 H2H meetings, we have seen one Albi win, one Zelvia victory and one draw.

J1 League		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
3	Machida Zelvia	2	1	1	0	5	4	1	5:4	5

Albi have 3 wins, 5 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.2 goals from 3.7 shots on goal and 9.3 attempts. Daisuke Kimori's team have averaged 55.0% possession and 3.8 corners per match, with the opposition scoring 1.7 goals from 3.6 shots on goal, 8.4 attempts and 3.9 corners.

The four top scorers are Kaito Taniguchi, Danilo, Yota Komi and Motoki Hasegawa, with these players all scoring 2 goals. The top assist makers are Ryuga Tashiro, Eiji Miyamoto and Danilo, all of whom have 1 on the board.

Zelvia have 4 victories, 4 defeats and 2 draws, with an average of 1.4 goals from 4.5 shots on goal and 10.2 attempts. There’s been an average of 43.9% possession, 3.8 corners taken and 3.0 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.4 goals from 3.0 shots on goal and 6.2 attempts.

We’ve seen Yuki Soma, Sang-Ho Na and Kotaro Hayashi score 2 goals each. Takuma Nishimura and Yuki Soma have had 2 assists in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Albirex Niigata confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Kazuki Fujita (GK), Fumiya Hayakawa, Jason Geria, Hayato Inamura, Yuto Horigome, Shusuke Ota, Hiroki Akiyama, Eiji Miyamoto, Jin Okumura, Motoki Hasegawa, Kaito Taniguchi.

Machida Zelvia confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Kosei Tani (GK), Daihachi Okamura, Ryuho Kikuchi, Gen Shoji, Henry Mochizuki, Hiroyuki Mae, Hokuto Shimoda, Kotaro Hayashi, Takuma Nishimura, Yuki Soma, Shota Fujio.

Albirex Niigata vs Machida Zelvia Prediction & Betting Tips

When Albirex Niigata line up for this J1 League game, we will back them at +102.5 on the Asian Handicap +0.25. We think the hosts are more than capable of avoiding defeat and might be able to land a win.

The team news that emerges can have an impact on the football odds depending on which players are missing. We also study the form guide, while the latest stats are also checked before a verdict is reached.

Key Albirex Niigata vs Machida Zelvia league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Albirex in 3 consecutive games at home.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Albirex in 7 of their last 10 games at home.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Albirex in 12 of their last 20 games at home.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Zelvia in 6 of their last 10 games.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Zelvia in 3 of their last 5 games on the road.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Albirex in 2 of their last 3 games against Zelvia.

The latest betting odds imply that our pick has a 49.4% prospect of winning. Taking all factors into consideration, our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 55-60%. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.

Bettors have the flexibility of being able to buy or sell goals depending on whether they want a safer or a riskier wager, with the odds moving according to the line.

Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Albirex 1 - 0 Zelvia

There could be merit in backing Albirex to win 1-0. Odds of +800 are available about a correct score bet where a nice potential return is on the cards.

Corners Prediction

Zelvia To Have Most Corners -123

In three consecutive away games, Machida Zelvia have won the Corner Match Bet. Zelvia can be taken at -123 to be awarded the most corners.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Albirex

Total

7.70 3.80 3.90

Home

8.90 4.90 4.00

Away

8.20 3.50 4.70

Zelvia

Total

6.80 3.80 3.00

Home

7.20 3.50 3.70

Away

7.40 4.30 3.10

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 8.5

-139

Under 8.5

-108

Albirex Corners

Over 3.5

-150

Under 3.5

+110

Zelvia Corners

Over 4.5

-120

Under 4.5

-120

Most Corners

1

+120

X

+540

2

-123

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Albirex Niigata vs Machida Zelvia Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

For this J1 League encounter, the bookmakers have Machida Zelvia as the -104 favourites to win. This therefore implies that they have a 51% chance of triumphing. Albirex Niigata are the +270 underdogs, while the draw can also be backed as an alternative.

You can take advantage of the Draw No Bet market if you want a less-risky option. Going down this route means you can back Zelvia at -233 or instead go for Albi at +155.

If you think there will be two goals or less during the ninety minutes, then Under 2.5 Goals is a potential option. An alternative approach is playing the BTTS market and going for the -132 about Both Teams to Score No.

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Full-Time Result

1

+270

X

+235

2

-104

Half-Time Result

1

+310

X

+105

2

+165

Double Chance

1X

-127

12

-333

X2

-385

Draw No Bet

1

+155

2

-233

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.5

-127

2 Hcp -0.5

-103

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-154

Over 2.5

+118

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-109

No

-132

Albirex Niigata vs Machida Zelvia Lineups & Team News

Make sure you know the lineups ahead of kick-off, with injuries also playing a part when it comes to Albirex vs Zelvia team news.

If you’re looking for the latest player information, check out the J1 League squads.

Albirex Niigata Team Page Machida Zelvia Team Page

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