Machida Zelvia vs Avispa Fukuoka Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 18 Oct 2025

J1 League Betting Preview: Machida Zelvia vs Avispa Fukuoka

Machida Zelvia host Avispa Fukuoka in this Japanese J1 league encounter at Machida GION Stadium, with kick-off set for 01:00 on Saturday 18 October. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and confirmed lineups.

The Value Lies With Zelvia to Win

Machida Zelvia can’t be ignored when they meet Avispa Fukuoka, especially as betting odds of -139 are available for this prediction. Head to the Full-Time Result market to back this value selection.

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2-2 Draw in Pair’s Last Encounter

Machida Zelvia were defeated in their last game. Away from home, they suffered a 2-1 loss against Sanfrecce Hiroshima at EDION Stadium Hiroshima. Zelvia had just 31% possession and recorded three shots on target, with Yuki Soma registering the goal.

Avispa Fukuoka have lost their previous three road games. Their latest appearance was a 1-0 home win at Best Denki Stadium against Yokohama FC. Myong-Hwi Kim's men boasted 56% possession and had three shots on goal, with Masato Yuzawa scoring the winner seven minutes after half-time.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Zelvia have gone unbeaten in their past three games against Avi, with the last encounter ending 2-2 at Best Denki Stadium. The previous 3 H2H games have featured two draws and one Zelvia victory.

J1 League		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
6	Machida Zelvia	33	16	7	10	49	35	14	49:35	55
14	Avispa Fukuoka	33	10	10	13	32	37	-5	32:37	40

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Zelvia have 5 wins, 2 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.6 goals from 4.1 shots on goal and 8.8 attempts. Go Kuroda's side have averaged 43.1% possession and 4.5 corners per match, with their opponents getting 1.0 goals from 3.9 shots on goal, 8.0 attempts and 4.4 corners.

The four top scorers are Yuki Soma, Gen Shoji, Sang-Ho Na and Kotaro Hayashi, with these players all scoring 2 goals. The leading assistor is Yuki Soma with 4.

Avispa have 2 victories, 5 defeats and 3 draws, with an average of 9.4 attempts, 4.3 shots on goal and 1.1 goals. The Hornets average 49.3% possession, 4.8 corners awarded and 4.5 corners against them, while 1.4 goals have been conceded from 4.4 shots on goal and 8.1 attempts.

The top scorers have been Takumi Kamijima, Shosei Usui and Shintaro Nago, with 2 goals apiece. Shintaro Nago has been top assists provider with 4 in the previous 10 games.

Machida Zelvia vs Avispa Fukuoka Prediction & Betting Tips

Dive into our full Machida Zelvia vs Avispa Fukuoka betting preview, featuring an expert match prediction, a projected scoreline, valuable corners advice and a bet builder designed for value.

Match Prediction

We really like Machida Zelvia at odds of -139 to win this J1 League game, with this bet making lots of appeal. There’s a nice potential return and we think a victory could be on the cards.

We’re always focused on the J1 League form guide to identify the latest betting trends. When it comes to key players getting injured, that can also have a bearing. The latest stats provide even more information to make a football prediction.

Key Machida Zelvia vs Avispa Fukuoka league stats:

• Zelvia have won 4 of their last 5 games at home.
• Zelvia have won 7 of their last 10 games at home.
• Avispa have lost 4 of their last 5 games.
• Avispa have lost 6 of their last 10 games on the road.
• Avispa have lost their last 3 games on the road.

Zelvia to Win Probability

The best football bookies are estimating that there is a 58.1% likelihood of this pick landing a return. Our tipsters think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 65-70%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this bet.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Zelvia 2 - 0 Avispa

A potentially entertaining bet is going for Zelvia to win by a 2-0 scoreline. At odds of +425, there’s the chance to get a handsome return should this wager win.

Corners Prediction

Over 8.5 Corners -156

The 8.5 Total Corners line has been covered in five straight Machida Zelvia games, with the previous ten Avispa Fukuoka matches averaging 9.30 corners. We’re happy to back the -156 when it comes to the teams covering the Total Corners line which looks generous.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Zelvia

Total

8.90 4.50 4.40

Home

7.50 4.60 2.90

Away

8.80 3.90 4.90

Avispa

Total

9.30 4.80 4.50

Home

9.10 4.70 4.40

Away

8.30 4.30 4.00

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 8.5

-156

Under 8.5

+105

Zelvia Corners

Over 5.5

+110

Under 5.5

-150

Avispa Corners

Over 3.5

+110

Under 3.5

-150

Most Corners

1

-189

X

+600

2

+195

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Machida Zelvia vs Avispa Fukuoka Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Zelvia Full-Time Odds Suggest Victory

Machida Zelvia are available at -139 to come away with a triumph in this J1 League clash, meaning a 58% likelihood of winning according to the published betting odds. Avispa Fukuoka are the +380 underdogs, while the draw can also be backed as an alternative.

Zelvia are -109 if you take them on the Asian Handicap at -0.75. Stakes are split between -0.5 and -1 which means you need a 2+ goal win for a full payout. A one-goal victory means a return with half your stake and the other half refunded.

When it comes to the Total Goals market, Under 2.5 is the shortest price for this exciting contest. The Both Teams to Score No wager is -167 and it’s perfect if you anticipate that one side or more will fail to score by the full-time whistle.

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Full-Time Result

1

-139

X

+240

2

+380

Half-Time Result

1

+143

X

+108

2

+410

Double Chance

1X

-714

12

-385

X2

-102

Draw No Bet

1

-385

2

+240

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.75

-109

2 Hcp +0.75

-125

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-175

Over 2.5

+128

Both Teams to Score

Yes

+118

No

-167

Zelvia Bidding to Stay Strong at Home

Machida Zelvia have not lost at Machida GION Stadium in the past seven matches. Zelvia have collected seven victories, two losses and one draw in the last 10 home games, recording an average of 1.90 goals per match and conceding 0.80.

Avispa Fukuoka have now lost three consecutive games on their travels. Myong-Hwi Kim's men have recorded six defeats, two victories and two draws in the previous 10 away matches, netting an average of 0.90 goals per game and conceding 1.30.

When the sides last met at Machida GION Stadium, Zelvia drew 0-0 with Avi.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Machida Zelvia Home Stats		7-1-2	2.70	1.90	0.80	7	3	4	6
Avispa Fukuoka Away Stats		2-2-6	2.20	0.90	1.30	3	7	4	6

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

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Machida Zelvia vs Avispa Fukuoka Lineups & Team News

Stay informed and review the Zelvia vs Avispa team news before placing your bets. We’ll share both predicted and confirmed lineups for the J1 League along with the latest injury news.

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