Machida Zelvia vs Vissel Kobe Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 10 Aug 2025
J1 League Betting Preview: Machida Zelvia vs Vissel Kobe
Machida Zelvia host league leaders Vissel Kobe in this Japanese J1 league match at Machida GION Stadium, with kick-off set for 06:00 on Sunday 10 August 2025. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and confirmed lineups.
Zelvia Look a Solid Bet
We think Machida Zelvia are a good bet at 0.0 on the Asian Handicap when they play Vissel Kobe. This selection makes appeal at odds of -108, with money back if the contest ends in a draw.
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Vissel Beat Zelvia in Pair’s Previous Clash
Machida Zelvia have got the win in their last five games. Most recently, a 1-0 victory occurred on the road when meeting Tokyo Verdy at Ajinomoto Stadium. Go Kuroda's men had just 30% possession and recorded two shots on target, with Ryuho Kikuchi getting the all-important goal in the 63rd minute.
Vissel Kobe won their previous game 2-1. This away win at JFE Harenokuni Stadium against Fagiano Okayama was their third on the bounce. The Cows enjoyed 51% possession and nine shots on goal, while Erik and Taisei Miyashiro were on the scoresheet.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Vissel are unbeaten in the past three games against Zelvia. In their last encounter, Vissel came out with a 1-0 home victory at Noevir Stadium Kobe. The past 3 H2H matches have included two Vissel wins along with a single draw.
J1 League | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
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24 | 14 | 4 | 6 | 34 | 22 | 12 | 34:22 | 46 |
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24 | 12 | 4 | 8 | 34 | 25 | 9 | 34:25 | 40 |
Zelvia have 6 wins, 2 losses and 2 draws, averaging 2.0 goals from 4.9 shots on goal and 10.6 attempts. They have averaged 42.3% possession and 3.9 corners per game, with their opponents scoring 1.1 goals from 3.0 shots on goal, 7.5 attempts and 3.3 corners.
Top scorer Yuki Soma has found the net 5 times, with Ryuho Kikuchi, Takuma Nishimura, Sang-Ho Na and Kotaro Hayashi getting 2 goals each. Takuma Nishimura is the leading assists maker on 3.
Vissel Kobe – Last 10 League GamesVissel have won 8, lost 1 and drawn 1, with an average of 11.5 attempts, 5.4 shots on goal and 2.1 goals. Takayuki Yoshida's team average 48.3% possession, 5.8 corners in their favour and 4.6 corners against, while 1.0 goals have been conceded from 3.3 shots on goal and 7.2 attempts.
Taisei Miyashiro has scored 7, followed by Erik on 4 and Yuya Osako with 3. Daiju Sasaki has had 5 assists in the previous 10 games.
Machida Zelvia vs Vissel Kobe Prediction & Betting Tips
Prepare for Machida Zelvia vs Vissel Kobe with our expert betting guide featuring a trusted match prediction, likely scoreline, top corners advice and a well-crafted bet builder.
Match Prediction
The Asian Handicap selection of Machida Zelvia 0.0 sticks out on the betting coupon and they could have the edge. We can get odds of -108 that the home team manage to win this J1 League match.
We take note of any injuries or suspensions affecting each side before going ahead with our football predictions. The J1 League form guide and stats also help the team at Sportsgambler.com crunch the numbers ahead of the action.
Key Machida Zelvia vs Vissel Kobe league stats:
The best betting apps make it a 51.9% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. However, our research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.
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Correct Score Prediction
There are odds of +850 available that Zelvia land a 2-1 win. We like the correct score option as there’s a nice reward if you can accurately predict the outcome.
Corners Prediction
It has now been eight straight Vissel Kobe away matches where the 9.5 Total Corners line has been covered. The Total Corners line looks too low and we’re happy to go over this number at odds of -100.






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Bet Builder Tips
Our bet builder selections include Machida Zelvia with the 0.0 Asian Handicap, both teams to score and also more than 9.5 corners to be taken.
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Machida Zelvia vs Vissel Kobe 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.
Books Anticipating a Tight Affair
The latest Full-Time Result betting odds show that Vissel Kobe are +155 for a J1 League victory, while Machida Zelvia are +165. The draw is trading at +225 should you think the game will end all square.
Vissel can be backed at +225 on the Half-Time Result and you’ll need them to have their noses in front by the break. Zelvia can be chanced at +245 and the draw is +105.
The Total Goals price implies that Under 2.5 is the most likely result in this contest. If you think at least one side will keep a clean sheet, then Both Teams to Score No is -132.
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Five of Previous Ten Zelvia Home Clashes Have Ended in Defeat
Zelvia have clocked up five losses, four wins and one draw in the past 10 home games, recording an average of 1.30 goals per match and conceding 1.20.
Vissel Kobe haven’t lost any of their past four away games. The Cows have recorded six victories, three defeats and one draw in the previous 10 away matches, netting an average of 1.30 goals per game and conceding 0.90.
Vissel were 2-1 victors against Zelvia last time out at Machida GION Stadium.
Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
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4-1-5 | 2.50 | 1.30 | 1.20 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 6 | |
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6-1-3 | 2.20 | 1.30 | 0.90 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
- 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


- 6 wins, 2 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 4 wins, 5 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 home matches
- 8 wins, 1 defeat and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
- 6 wins, 3 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.00 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.20 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.10 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 9 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.10 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.30 goals scored and 0.90 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.10 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 7 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.90 corners awarded and 3.30 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 3.40 corners awarded and 3.10 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 7.20 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 6.50 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 6 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 home matches
- An average of 5.80 corners awarded and 4.60 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 6.10 corners awarded and 5.60 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 10.40 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 11.70 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 42.30% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 43.80% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 2 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 48.30% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 50.90% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Machida Zelvia this season are Yuki Soma (7), Takuma Nishimura (6), Sang-Ho Na (4)
- Top Assistors for Machida Zelvia this season are Yuki Soma (6), Takuma Nishimura (3), Yuta Nakayama (3)
Machida Zelvia vs Vissel Kobe Lineups & Team News
Before placing any bets on Zelvia vs Vissel, check the team news first. We’ll provide the predicted and confirmed lineups for the J1 League along with up-to-date injury news.
Previous Machida Zelvia Lineups
Previous Vissel Kobe Lineups
# | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
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1 | Vissel Kobe | 24 | 14 | 4 | 6 | 34:22 | 46 |
2 | Kashima Antlers | 24 | 14 | 2 | 8 | 36:24 | 44 |
3 | Kashiwa Reysol | 24 | 12 | 8 | 4 | 33:23 | 44 |
4 | Kyoto Sanga | 24 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 40:29 | 42 |
5 | Sanfrecce H. | 24 | 13 | 3 | 8 | 29:18 | 42 |
6 | Machida Zelvia | 24 | 12 | 4 | 8 | 34:25 | 40 |
7 | K. Frontale | 24 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 38:26 | 38 |
8 | Urawa Reds | 24 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 32:24 | 38 |
9 | Cerezo Osaka | 24 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 37:33 | 34 |
10 | Gamba Osaka | 24 | 10 | 4 | 10 | 29:31 | 34 |
11 | Avispa Fukuoka | 24 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 21:23 | 32 |
12 | F. Okayama | 24 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 20:22 | 30 |
13 | Shimizu S-Pulse | 24 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 29:32 | 30 |
14 | FC Tokyo | 24 | 8 | 5 | 11 | 27:34 | 29 |
15 | Nagoya Grampus | 24 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 28:33 | 28 |
16 | Tokyo Verdy | 24 | 7 | 7 | 10 | 15:24 | 28 |
17 | Shonan Bellmare | 24 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 20:37 | 24 |
18 | Yokohama F.M. | 24 | 5 | 6 | 13 | 23:32 | 21 |
19 | Yokohama | 24 | 5 | 4 | 15 | 14:30 | 19 |
20 | Albirex Niigata | 24 | 4 | 7 | 13 | 24:41 | 19 |
# | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
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1 | Kashima Antlers | 13 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 23:12 | 29 |
2 | Urawa Reds | 13 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 20:10 | 29 |
3 | Vissel Kobe | 12 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 17:10 | 23 |
4 | K. Frontale | 12 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 23:13 | 22 |
5 | Kyoto Sanga | 11 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 18:10 | 21 |
6 | Gamba Osaka | 11 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 17:11 | 21 |
7 | Cerezo Osaka | 12 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 17:12 | 21 |
8 | Nagoya Grampus | 11 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 16:10 | 19 |
9 | Shimizu S-Pulse | 12 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 18:14 | 19 |
10 | Kashiwa Reysol | 11 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 14:12 | 19 |
11 | Sanfrecce H. | 11 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 12:10 | 19 |
12 | F. Okayama | 13 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 13:11 | 18 |
13 | Avispa Fukuoka | 13 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 14:13 | 18 |
14 | FC Tokyo | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 15:16 | 18 |
15 | Tokyo Verdy | 12 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 9:12 | 16 |
16 | Yokohama | 13 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 8:15 | 14 |
17 | Machida Zelvia | 11 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 13:14 | 13 |
18 | Shonan Bellmare | 12 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 12:14 | 13 |
19 | Yokohama F.M. | 13 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 13:17 | 13 |
20 | Albirex Niigata | 12 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 14:21 | 11 |









































