Machida Zelvia vs Gamba Osaka Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 20 Aug 2025

J1 League Betting Preview: Machida Zelvia vs Gamba Osaka

Machida Zelvia host Gamba Osaka in this Japanese J1 league match at Machida GION Stadium, with kick-off set for 06:00 on Wednesday 20 August. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and confirmed lineups.

The standout bet can be found on the Full-Time Result market where Machida Zelvia are currently priced at -143. We think they can overcome Gamba Osaka and this looks a value play.

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Machida Zelvia have enjoyed seven straight J1 League wins, most recently beating Cerezo Osaka 3-0. It was a home success at Machida GION Stadium. Go Kuroda's side had just 34% possession and recorded four shots on target, with Sang-Ho Na, Kotaro Hayashi and Se-Hun Oh scoring one goal apiece.

Gamba Osaka have lost back-to-back league games. Away from home in their previous J1 League appearance, Sanfrecce Hiroshima won 1-0 at EDION Stadium Hiroshima. The Suita team boasted 54% possession, but were unable to manage a shot on goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Zelvia have claimed consecutive wins over Gamba and both were away victories at Panasonic Stadium Suita, featuring 1-0 and 3-1 scorelines. The previous 3 H2H meetings have featured two Zelvia wins and one draw.

J1 League		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
6	Machida Zelvia	38	17	9	12	52	38	14	52:38	60
9	Gamba Osaka	38	17	6	15	53	55	-2	53:55	57

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8 wins, 1 loss and 1 draw, averaging 2.2 goals from 9.9 attempts and 4.7 shots on goal. Zelvia have had 40.5% possession and 4.4 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 0.7 goals from 7.4 attempts and 3.3 shots on goal, while earning 3.6 corners.

Yuki Soma leads the way with 6 goals, Sang-Ho Na has 3, with Kotaro Hayashi and Ryuho Kikuchi scoring 2. Takuma Nishimura is the top assists maker on 3.

Gamba have won 3, lost 5 and drawn 2, with an average of 1.0 goals from 3.0 shots on goal and 7.4 attempts. There’s been an average of 53.1% possession, 5.0 corners awarded and 4.2 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.4 goals from 4.7 shots on goal and 9.5 attempts.

The top scorers have been Shu Kurata and Takashi Usami on 2, with Deniz Hummet getting 1. Look no further than Keisuke Kurokawa for the top assist maker (2) in the last 10 games.

Machida Zelvia vs Gamba Osaka Prediction & Betting Tips

We bring you the complete Machida Zelvia vs Gamba Osaka betting insight, including our top match prediction, correct score forecast, key corners pick and a ready-made bet builder.

Match Prediction

Machida Zelvia look a great bet for this J1 League game as we’re expecting them to win. You can get odds of -143 that the home team claim a victory and this looks like a value wager based on the latest stats and team news.

We’re always aware of the injuries and suspensions for each team before we decide which way to go with our football picks. The form and data also help the J1 League experts at Sportsgambler.com when it comes to a betting view on the action.

Key Machida Zelvia vs Gamba Osaka league stats:

• Zelvia have won 7 consecutive games.
• Zelvia have won 8 of their last 10 games.
• Gamba have lost 3 of their last 5 games.
• Gamba have lost their last 2 games.
• Zelvia have won the last 2 games between these teams.

If you go by the top bookies, there’s a 58.8% likelihood of our pick winning. However, our research has found that the actual probability is between 65-70%. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.

For those that think Zelvia will be able to oblige with a victory along with achieving a shut out, then we recommend backing them to win along with the BTTS No option at bigger odds.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Zelvia 2 - 0 Gamba

There could be merit in backing Zelvia to win 2-0. Odds of +600 are available about a correct score bet where a nice potential return is on the cards.

Corners Prediction

Under 9.5 Corners -152

The past five Machida Zelvia home games have averaged 6.60 corners, while the average corner count has been 8.00 in the last five Gamba Osaka away matches. Let’s go along with this betting trend and back the teams to go under the Total Corners line at a price of -152.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Zelvia

Total

8.00 4.40 3.60

Home

6.80 3.20 3.60

Away

8.40 4.70 3.70

Gamba

Total

9.20 5.00 4.20

Home

8.90 5.20 3.70

Away

8.20 3.40 4.80

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 8.5

-143

Under 8.5

-103

Zelvia Corners

Over 5.5

-100

Under 5.5

-138

Gamba Corners

Over 3.5

-120

Under 3.5

-120

Most Corners

1

-204

X

+750

2

+240

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Machida Zelvia vs Gamba Osaka 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.

With a 59% prospect of triumphing according to the 1x2 odds, Machida Zelvia are favourites to come out on top in this J1 League clash and they’re available at -143 with the bookmakers. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +350 about Gamba Osaka.

If Zelvia at -0.75 beat Gamba by one goal, then you get a win with half your stake and the other half refunded. A victory by 2+ goals means a full payout at Asian Handicap odds of -115.

The Total Goals market is a great option and Under 2.5 Goals has the shortest odds right now. An alternative play could be betting BTTS No where you can get -137 when it comes to the Both Teams to Score No market.

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Full-Time Result

1

-143

X

+280

2

+350

Half-Time Result

1

+138

X

+120

2

+370

Double Chance

1X

-500

12

-385

X2

+112

Draw No Bet

1

-345

2

+220

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.75

-115

2 Hcp +0.75

-120

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-132

Over 2.5

+102

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-103

No

-137

Machida Zelvia have secured four straight victories at Machida GION Stadium. Zelvia have six wins, three losses and one draw in the last 10 home games, scoring an average of 1.70 goals per match and conceding 0.90.

Gamba have managed five losses, three draws and two victories in the last 10 away matches, recording an average of 0.80 goals per game and conceding 1.40.

When the sides last met at Machida GION Stadium, Zelvia drew 1-1 with Gamba.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Machida Zelvia Home Stats		6-1-3	2.60	1.70	0.90	7	3	3	7
Gamba Osaka Away Stats		2-3-5	2.20	0.80	1.40	4	6	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

Machida Zelvia vs Gamba Osaka Lineups & Team News

The Zelvia vs Gamba team news could change everything — review it before betting. We’ll bring you both the expected and confirmed lineups for the J1 League, along with current injury news.

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