Machida Zelvia vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 16 Feb 2025

Line Could be Covered by Zelvia

When Machida Zelvia meet Sanfrecce Hiroshima, we will back the hosts at -100 on the Asian Handicap +0.25. With the stake split between 0 and +0.5, they look capable of landing a return by avoiding defeat.

Teams’ Last H2H Saw 2-0 Sanfre Win

Machida Zelvia were defeated in their last game. On the road, they suffered a 3-1 loss against Kashima Antlers at Kashima Soccer Stadium. Zelvia enjoyed 53% possession and had three shots on target, with Hokuto Shimoda scoring the goal.

Sanfrecce Hiroshima lost on their travels in their previous game. Gamba Osaka won 3-1 at Panasonic Stadium Suita. Michael Skibbe's team enjoyed 52% possession and had four shots on goal, with Mutsuki Kato on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last encounter between Sanfrecce and Zelvia saw the former win at home. It was a 2-0 scoreline at EDION Stadium Hiroshima.

J1 League		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
5	Machida Zelvia	29	15	5	9	45	31	14	45:31	50
6	Sanfrecce H.	29	15	5	9	34	20	14	34:20	50

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Zelvia have 3 wins, 4 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.3 goals from 4.2 shots on goal and 13.8 attempts. Go Kuroda's side have averaged 48.0% possession, 370.6 passes and 5.4 corners per game, with the opposition getting 1.4 goals from 5.0 shots on goal, 11.9 attempts and 3.5 corners.

Hokuto Shimoda and Se-Hun Oh are the top scorers with 2 goals each, while Ryohei Shirasaki has 1. Kazuki Fujimoto is the leading assists maker on 2.

Sanfrecce have 5 victories, 4 defeats and 1 draw, with an average of 2.2 goals from 7.6 shots on goal and 20.4 attempts. The Viola have averaged 50.9% possession, 452.0 passes, 7.6 corners awarded and 2.9 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.7 goals from 4.6 shots on goal and 11.0 attempts.

Tolgay Arslan has scored 6 goals, followed by Mutsuki Kato on 5 and Pieros Sotiriou with 3. Mutsuki Kato has been top assists provider with 3 in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Machida Zelvia confirmed lineup (3-4-3): Kosei Tani (GK), Daihachi Okamura, Ryuho Kikuchi, Gen Shoji, Henry Mochizuki, Ryohei Shirasaki, Hiroyuki Mae, Yuta Nakayama, Takuma Nishimura, Yuki Soma, Se-Hun Oh.

Sanfrecce Hiroshima confirmed lineup (3-4-3): Keisuke Osako (GK), Tsukasa Shiotani, Hayato Araki, Sho Sasaki, Shuto Nakano, Hayao Kawabe, Satoshi Tanaka, Shunki Higashi, Mutsuki Kato, Tolgay Arslan, Ryo Germain.

Machida Zelvia vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima Prediction & Betting Tips

Machida Zelvia look a good bet in this J1 League clash and we can back them at -100 with a +0.25 goal start. The latest stats suggest that the home team can avoid defeat and potentially triumph.

The first port of call is to check out the team news for each side and then scroll through the form guide. We take this information and apply it to the latest available stats to come up with a verdict.

Key Machida Zelvia vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Zelvia in 4 of their last 5 games at home.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Zelvia in 7 of their last 10 games at home.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Zelvia in 2 consecutive games at home.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Sanfrecce Hiroshima in 4 of their last 5 games on the road.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Sanfrecce Hiroshima in 12 of their last 19 games on the road.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Sanfrecce Hiroshima in 3 consecutive games on the road.

Zelvia +0.25 Probability

When you look at the latest odds, our pick has a 50% chance of winning. However, our experts think that the probability is close to 60% taking all factors into consideration. This wager can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Our Match Prediction

Zelvia Asian Hcp +0.25 @ -100 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Zelvia 2 - 1 Sanfrecce

Zelvia are available to back at +950 to secure a 2-1 victory. This is a risky but potentially more rewarding bet, with this correct score option providing appeal.

Corners Prediction

Sanfrecce Over 4.5 Corners -150

The 4.5 corners line has been covered by Sanfrecce Hiroshima in their past eight away games, while Machida Zelvia have conceded 5.40 corners on average in their last 5 matches. There’s everything to like about the Sanfrecce Hiroshima Team Corners line which looks low and we’d expect them to go over at -150.

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 5.40 3.50

Home

9.50 5.30 4.20

Away

9.10 5.10 4.00

Sanfrecce

Total

10.50 7.60 2.90

Home

8.60 5.70 2.90

Away

11.70 7.90 3.80

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-120

Under 9.5

-123

Zelvia Corners

Over 4.5

-100

Under 4.5

-138

Sanfrecce Corners

Over 4.5

-150

Under 4.5

+110

Most Corners

1

+132

X

+575

2

-135

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Machida Zelvia vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima Odds

Bookies favourites Sanfrecce Hiroshima are regarded as the likeliest winners for this J1 League game and the +114 about them triumphing means a 47% chance of winning based on their current betting odds. For those wanting to back Machida Zelvia, you will find +250 about this outsider.

The game is predicted to be a low-scoring one and that is borne out by Under 2.5 Goals trading at short odds.

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Full-Time Result

1

+250

X

+210

2

+114

Half-Time Result

1

+280

X

+115

2

+165

Double Chance

1X

-147

12

-286

X2

-345

Draw No Bet

1

+145

2

-192

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

-108

2 Hcp -0.25

-122

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-125

Over 2.5

-102

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-143

No

-100

Machida Zelvia vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima Lineups & Team News

If you’re looking for Zelvia vs Sanfrecce team news, then we have predicted and confirmed lineups available along with details of any injuries on both sides.

Getting the player information you need is easy thanks to the J1 League squads.

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