Machida Zelvia vs FC Tokyo Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 09 Nov 2025
J1 League Betting Preview: Machida Zelvia vs FC Tokyo
Machida Zelvia take on FC Tokyo at Japan National Stadium, with kick-off set for 00:00 on Sunday 9 November. Our betting preview features expert Japanese J1 league predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and confirmed lineups.
Zelvia Too Much for Tokyo?
It wouldn’t be surprising to see Machida Zelvia come out on top against Tokyo. We will therefore back them at -135 on the Full-Time Result market and get a nice return if the hosts manage to land a victory.
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Zelvia 1-0 Winners in Last H2H Battle
Machida Zelvia played Urawa Red Diamonds away in their last J1 League game. It was a 0-0 draw at Saitama Stadium. Go Kuroda's side enjoyed 48% possession, but were unable to record a shot on target.
On Tuesday, Zelvia were defeated 2-1 at home by Melbourne City in the Champions League.
FC Tokyo won their previous game which was at home. It was a 3-1 triumph at Ajinomoto Stadium against Fagiano Okayama. The Chōfu club managed four shots on goal and enjoyed 62% possession, with Kein Sato finding the net twice and Kota Tawaratsumida scoring one.
Head-to-Head Statistics
It was Zelvia who were victorious when they last faced Tokyo. At Ajinomoto Stadium, a 1-0 away victory was recorded. The previous 3 matches including these sides have seen Zelvia triumph every time.
| J1 League | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Machida Zelvia |
35 | 16 | 9 | 10 | 49 | 35 | 14 | 49:35 | 57 |
| 11 | FC Tokyo |
35 | 12 | 9 | 14 | 39 | 47 | -8 | 39:47 | 45 |
Zelvia have 3 wins, 2 losses and 5 draws, averaging 1.3 goals from 3.9 shots on goal and 8.5 attempts. They have averaged 46.8% possession and 4.7 corners per game, with their opponents scoring 1.0 goals from 3.4 shots on goal, 7.3 attempts and 4.0 corners.
Gen Shoji, Sang-Ho Na and Kotaro Hayashi are joint-top scorers with 2 goals on the board. Yuki Soma is the top assists maker on 4.
FC Tokyo – Last 10 League GamesTokyo have won 4, lost 2 and drawn 4, with an average of 4.4 shots on goal, 8.5 attempts and 1.2 goals. Rikizo Matsuhashi's men average 55.2% possession, 5.0 corners awarded and 4.3 corners against, while 1.2 goals have been conceded from 9.1 attempts and 4.3 shots on goal.
Kein Sato has top scored with 3, while Alexander Scholz, Keita Endo and Motoki Nagakura are next on 2. Takahiro Koh is the top assists provider in the last 10 games with 2.
Machida Zelvia vs FC Tokyo Prediction & Betting Tips
Step into Machida Zelvia vs FC Tokyo with confidence, armed with our expert match prediction, likely scoreline, top corners angle and a custom-built bet builder for maximum value.
Match Prediction
We can back Machida Zelvia at -135 to claim a J1 League victory and this looks like a standout price. The betting sites give us the chance to grab a slice of value for this selection.
We use the latest J1 League injury and suspension information to come up with the best possible football predictions. You will also see that we sometimes take a stats-led approach by considering the key numbers.
Key Machida Zelvia vs FC Tokyo league stats:
Zelvia to Win Probability
The betting odds at the top bookies suggest our pick carries a 57.5% chance of winning. After careful examination, our tipsters have this probability somewhere between 60-65%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this bet.
If you’re looking for greater odds, Zelvia can be backed at a bigger price on the Asian Handicap. Also consider the Result & Both Teams to Score and Double Result markets for more juice.
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Correct Score Prediction
Zelvia are available at +450 to win by a 2-0 scoreline. Correct score betting allows us to bet at bigger odds and it’s also a fun type of wager.
Corners Prediction
Tokyo have had a corner average of 5.00 in the past ten games, while Machida Zelvia have conceded an average 5.40 corners in their last five matches. There’s a chance to go over the Tokyo Team Corners line and we’re confident this will happen, with odds of -138 on offer.
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Bet Builder Tips
If you’re up for a bet builder, then we’ve got Machida Zelvia to triumph, one or both teams drawing a blank combined with Tokyo to finish with over 3.5 corners.
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Machida Zelvia vs FC Tokyo 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 Favourites to Win According to Bookies
For this J1 League clash, Machida Zelvia are the -135 favourites to triumph according to the latest Full-Time Result betting odds. This reflects that they have a 57% chance of winning. Tokyo are the +325 outsiders, with the draw being a different option which could yield dividends.
Betting Zelvia -0.75 on the Asian Handicap at -110 means splitting stake between -0.5 and -1.0. Therefore, a one-goal win over Tokyo means a win and a push, with a 2+ goal victory meaning a full payout.
You can land odds which are similar whether you’re betting Over or Under 2.5 Goals. If you anticipate that one team or more will achieve a shutout, then Both Teams to Score No is -128.
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Machida Zelvia League Stats
FC Tokyo League Stats
- 3 wins, 2 defeats and 5 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 7 wins, 1 defeat and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 4 wins, 2 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 2 wins, 4 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.30 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.80 goals scored and 0.60 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.30 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.40 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.20 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.00 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.40 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.30 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 4.70 corners awarded and 4.00 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.70 corners awarded and 2.70 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 8.70 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 7.40 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 5.00 corners awarded and 4.30 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.90 corners awarded and 5.10 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 9.30 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.00 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 46.80% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 45.60% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 55.20% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 47.60% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Machida Zelvia this season are Yuki Soma (9), Takuma Nishimura (7), Sang-Ho Na (6)
- Top Assistors for Machida Zelvia this season are Yuki Soma (10), Takuma Nishimura (4), Sang-Ho Na (3)
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Machida Zelvia vs FC Tokyo Lineups & Team News
Avoid surprises — review the Zelvia vs Tokyo team news before you bet. Get the latest predicted and confirmed J1 League lineups and injury news right here.
Previous Machida Zelvia Lineups
Previous FC Tokyo Lineups
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kashima Antlers | 35 | 20 | 7 | 8 | 53:29 | 67 |
| 2 | Kashiwa Reysol | 35 | 18 | 12 | 5 | 55:33 | 66 |
| 3 | Kyoto Sanga | 35 | 17 | 11 | 7 | 59:37 | 62 |
| 4 | Vissel Kobe | 35 | 18 | 8 | 9 | 45:30 | 62 |
| 5 | Sanfrecce H. | 35 | 17 | 8 | 10 | 39:26 | 59 |
| 6 | Machida Zelvia | 35 | 16 | 9 | 10 | 49:35 | 57 |
| 7 | K. Frontale | 35 | 15 | 11 | 9 | 65:50 | 56 |
| 8 | Urawa Reds | 35 | 14 | 11 | 10 | 40:36 | 53 |
| 9 | Gamba Osaka | 35 | 16 | 5 | 14 | 48:52 | 53 |
| 10 | Cerezo Osaka | 35 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 54:50 | 49 |
| 11 | FC Tokyo | 35 | 12 | 9 | 14 | 39:47 | 45 |
| 12 | Avispa Fukuoka | 35 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 33:37 | 44 |
| 13 | Shimizu S-Pulse | 35 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 39:44 | 44 |
| 14 | Tokyo Verdy | 35 | 11 | 9 | 15 | 22:36 | 42 |
| 15 | F. Okayama | 35 | 11 | 8 | 16 | 31:40 | 41 |
| 16 | Nagoya Grampus | 35 | 10 | 10 | 15 | 42:52 | 40 |
| 17 | Yokohama F.M. | 35 | 10 | 7 | 18 | 39:44 | 37 |
| 18 | Yokohama | 35 | 8 | 8 | 19 | 23:41 | 32 |
| 19 | Shonan Bellmare | 35 | 6 | 8 | 21 | 29:59 | 26 |
| 20 | Albirex Niigata | 35 | 4 | 11 | 20 | 32:58 | 23 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Urawa Reds | 18 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 24:12 | 39 |
| 2 | Kashima Antlers | 17 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 30:14 | 37 |
| 3 | Kashiwa Reysol | 17 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 25:15 | 35 |
| 4 | Vissel Kobe | 18 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 24:12 | 34 |
| 5 | Gamba Osaka | 17 | 11 | 0 | 6 | 28:24 | 33 |
| 6 | Kyoto Sanga | 17 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 27:14 | 30 |
| 7 | Cerezo Osaka | 18 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 26:18 | 30 |
| 8 | K. Frontale | 17 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 39:29 | 29 |
| 9 | Sanfrecce H. | 17 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 16:13 | 28 |
| 10 | Machida Zelvia | 17 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 23:16 | 27 |
| 11 | FC Tokyo | 18 | 8 | 3 | 7 | 22:25 | 27 |
| 12 | Nagoya Grampus | 18 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 26:25 | 26 |
| 13 | Tokyo Verdy | 17 | 8 | 2 | 7 | 15:17 | 26 |
| 14 | Shimizu S-Pulse | 17 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 22:19 | 25 |
| 15 | F. Okayama | 18 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 17:15 | 25 |
| 16 | Avispa Fukuoka | 18 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 19:19 | 25 |
| 17 | Yokohama F.M. | 18 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 22:20 | 23 |
| 18 | Yokohama | 18 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 13:19 | 22 |
| 19 | Shonan Bellmare | 17 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 20:25 | 15 |
| 20 | Albirex Niigata | 18 | 2 | 9 | 7 | 19:28 | 15 |
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