Machida Zelvia vs Melbourne City Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 04 Nov 2025

Champions League Betting Preview: Machida Zelvia vs Melbourne City

Japanese J1 league side Machida Zelvia host A-League team Melbourne City in this AFC Champions League match, with kick-off set for 06:00 on Tuesday 4 November. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats and team news.

Melbourne City +1.25 means dividing our stake exactly between +1 and +1.5. This Asian Handicap prediction at odds of -122 allows us to bet against Machida Zelvia and land a nice potential return.

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Machida Zelvia played Urawa Red Diamonds on their travels in their last game. It was a 0-0 J1 League draw at Saitama Stadium. Zelvia recorded 48% possession but failed to have a shot on target.

Melbourne City played Brisbane Roar away at Kayo Stadium in their previous game, ending in a 0-0 A-League draw. Aurelio Vidmar's side had the lion’s share of the ball recording 56% possession and two shots on goal.

In their previous Champions League engagements, Zelvia claimed a 2-0 win when visiting Shanghai Port, while there was a 2-1 City win at home to Buriram United.

AFC Champions League		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
2	Machida Zelvia	6	3	2	1	10	5	5	10:5	11
4	Melb City	6	3	1	2	7	6	1	7:6	10

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Confirmed Lineups

Machida Zelvia confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Kosei Tani (GK), Ibrahim Dresevic, Gen Shoji, Yuta Nakayama, Henry Mochizuki, Hiroyuki Mae, Hokuto Shimoda, Asahi Masuyama, Sang-Ho Na, Yuki Soma, Se-Hun Oh.

Melbourne City confirmed lineup (3-5-2): Patrick Beach (GK), Harrison Shillington, Kai Trewin, German Ferreyra, Nathaniel Atkinson, Andreas Kuen, Zane Schreiber, Emin Durakovic, Beckham Baker, Kavian Rahmani, Max Caputo.

Machida Zelvia vs Melbourne City Prediction & Betting Tips

Explore our best Machida Zelvia vs Melbourne City picks, including a main match prediction, correct score forecast and a bet builder ready to use. Scroll down for full analysis.

Match Prediction

Melbourne City +1.25 could be a good bet on the Asian Handicap at a price of -122. We are expecting a strong performance in this Champions League clash and the scoreline could be close.

The football experts at Sportsgambler.com check injury updates regularly and combine this with the form guide. We’re also able to consult a database of Champions League stats and present the key numbers to our readers.

Key Machida Zelvia vs Melbourne City Champions League & league stats:

• The +1.25 line has been covered by City in 10 consecutive games on the road.
• The +1.25 line has been covered by City in 19 of their last 20 games.
• The +1.25 line has been covered by City in 16 of their last 17 games on the road.
• The -1.25 line hasn’t been covered by Zelvia in 4 consecutive games at home.
• The -1.25 line hasn’t been covered by Zelvia in 9 of their last 10 games.
• The -1.25 line hasn’t been covered by Zelvia in 14 of their last 20 games.

The latest odds imply that our pick has a 54.9% prospect of winning. However, we have this number closer to 60% based on our in-depth research. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Zelvia 1 - 1 City

When it comes to the correct score, we’re going to take a chance on a 1-1 outcome. We’ll go for the +525 that this happens and hopefully we’ll get a good run for our money.

Machida Zelvia vs Melbourne City 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.

Machida Zelvia are the overwhelming -278 favourites to win this Champions League clash which means a 74% probability of claiming a victory according to the latest Full-Time Result betting odds. Melbourne City are the +600 underdogs, while the draw can also be backed as an alternative.

For those wanting an alternative, Zelvia are -111 on the Half-Time Result market. This means they need to lead at the break, with City being priced up at +575 and the draw is +145.

The Total Goals market looks like a close call, with Under and Over 2.5 Goals trading at a similar price. If you think this points to a low-scoring or one-sided affair, then BTTS No could be an option at -172.

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Full-Time Result

1

-278

X

+390

2

+600

Half-Time Result

1

-111

X

+145

2

+575

Double Chance

1X

-1429

12

-769

X2

+185

Draw No Bet

1

-833

2

+425

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -1.25

-120

2 Hcp +1.25

-112

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-116

Over 2.5

-122

Both Teams to Score

Yes

+115

No

-172

Latest Champions League and domestic league stats. Full Time Result, Goals, Corners and Possession.

Machida Zelvia Stats

Melbourne City Stats

Full-Time Result

• 2 wins, 2 defeats and 6 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 6 wins, 1 defeat and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

• 5 wins, 2 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 3 wins, 3 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

• An average of 1.00 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.60 goals scored and 0.70 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
• An average of 2.00 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.30 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
• BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 2 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

• An average of 1.70 goals scored and 0.70 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.20 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
• An average of 2.40 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.20 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
• BTTS Yes in 4 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

Corners

• An average of 5.00 corners awarded and 4.43 corners conceded in the last 7 matches
• An average of 5.00 corners awarded and 2.22 corners against in the last 9 home matches
• An average of 9.43 corners awarded in the last 7 matches
• An average of 7.22 corners awarded in the last 9 home matches
• Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 2 of the last 7 matches
• Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 2 of the last 9 home matches

Corners

• An average of 4.57 corners awarded and 3.14 corners conceded in the last 7 matches
• An average of 5.56 corners awarded and 3.67 corners against in the last 9 away matches
• An average of 7.71 corners awarded in the last 7 matches
• An average of 9.22 corners awarded in the last 9 away matches
• Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 2 of the last 7 matches
• Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 4 of the last 9 away matches

Possession

• An average of 47.86% possession in the last 7 matches
• An average of 46.78% possession in the last 9 home matches
• Most possession in 3 of the last 7 matches
• Most possession in 4 of the last 9 home matches

Possession

• An average of 54.43% possession in the last 7 matches
• An average of 56.00% possession in the last 9 away matches
• Most possession in 5 of the last 7 matches
• Most possession in 5 of the last 9 away matches

Machida Zelvia vs Melbourne City Lineups & Team News

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