Machida Zelvia vs Yokohama Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 12 Sep 2025
J1 League Betting Preview: Machida Zelvia vs Yokohama
Machida Zelvia host Yokohama in this Japanese J1 league encounter at Machida GION Stadium, with kick-off set for 06:00 on Friday 12 September. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and confirmed lineups.
We’re Expecting Zelvia to Cover the Line
We like Machida Zelvia -1 at betting odds of -106. This Asian Handicap bet means we need the hosts to win by two goals to land a return, with our money back if they beat Yokohama by a one-goal margin.
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Teams’ Last Battle Saw 2-0 Zelvia Victory
Machida Zelvia have won their last five home games. Most recently, they lost 5-3 away to Kawasaki Frontale at Uvance Todoroki Stadium by Fujitsu. Zelvia had 48% possession and managed six shots on target, with Sang-Ho Na, Hokuto Shimoda and Shota Fujio among the goals.
Yokohama FC drew 0-0 in their previous game. This was at home against Tokyo Verdy at NHK Spring Mitsuzawa Football Stadium. The Blue Tigers recorded 45% possession and had four shots on goal.
Head-to-Head Statistics
The two teams last clashed at NHK Spring Mitsuzawa Football Stadium, with Zelvia recording the away victory. Overcoming Yokohama by a 2-0 scoreline.
J1 League | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
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29 | 15 | 5 | 9 | 45 | 31 | 14 | 45:31 | 50 |
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28 | 6 | 5 | 17 | 18 | 35 | -17 | 18:35 | 23 |
Zelvia have 8 wins, 1 loss and 1 draw, averaging 2.3 goals from 10.2 attempts and 5.2 shots on goal. Go Kuroda's team have averaged 40.4% possession and 4.8 corners per game, conceding 0.8 goals and 3.5 corners from 8.1 attempts and 3.5 shots on goal.
Yuki Soma is the top goalscorer with 5, Sang-Ho Na has 3, with Shota Fujio and two other players on 2. Leading assistor is Yuki Soma with 3.
Yokohama – Last 10 League GamesYFC have 1 victory, 8 defeats and 1 draw, with an average of 0.6 goals from 2.2 shots on goal and 7.0 attempts. The Blue Tigers have averaged 42.2% possession, 3.6 corners awarded and 5.0 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.7 goals from 3.7 shots on goal and 8.4 attempts.
Adailton has scored 2 goals, followed by Keisuke Muroi, Sho Ito, Solomon Sakuragawa and Lukian on 1. Solomon Sakuragawa has been the top assist maker with 2 in the last 10 games.
Machida Zelvia vs Yokohama Prediction & Betting Tips
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Match Prediction
Machida Zelvia can be taken at -1 on the Asian Handicap. There are odds of -106 for the favourites and we think they have the capability of winning this J1 League clash by a two goal margin or bigger.
Our football picks always stem from lots of research and it begins by looking at the latest J1 League team news and current form. When we have a strong view of what might happen, we match up the latest numbers.
Key Machida Zelvia vs Yokohama league stats:
Zelvia -1 Probability
The odds at the best football bookies suggest our pick has a 51.5% chance of winning. However, our research has found that the actual probability is between 55-60%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this bet.
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Correct Score Prediction
We’ve found an attractive bet at odds of +390 and it involves Zelvia winning 2-0. We like a wager on correct score as there’s the chance to bank a bigger return.
Corners Prediction
All of the past three Yokohama matches have seen the 7.5 Total Corners line covered, with an average of 8.30 corners in the previous ten Machida Zelvia games. We think it’s possible that the teams will cover the Total Corners line and odds of -143 can be landed.






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Machida Zelvia vs Yokohama 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 Match Odds Suggest Victory
Machida Zelvia are forecasted to be the most likely winner in this J1 League encounter. The -175 for them coming out on top suggests a 64% probability based on their latest betting odds. If you want to wager on the underdog, Yokohama FC have been priced up at +460.
It sometimes pays to go down the Half-Time Result route and the draw is available at +120. Alternatively, Zelvia can be backed at +120 and Yokohama are on offer at +475.
A low-scoring contest will be anticipated by many and Under 2.5 Goals currently has the shortest odds. The Both Teams to Score No bet is -156 and it’s ideal if you think at least one side will not score during the ninety minutes.
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Zelvia Bidding to Continue Strong Home Form
Machida Zelvia have now managed five wins on the bounce at Machida GION Stadium. Zelvia have secured six victories, three defeats and one draw in the previous 10 home games, netting an average of 1.90 goals per match and conceding 1.00.
Yokohama have managed seven losses, two victories and one draw in the last 10 away matches, recording an average of 0.80 goals per game and conceding 1.50.
Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
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6-1-3 | 2.90 | 1.90 | 1.00 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 6 | |
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2-1-7 | 2.30 | 0.80 | 1.50 | 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


- 8 wins, 1 defeat and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
- 6 wins and 4 defeats in the previous 10 home matches
- 1 win, 8 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
- 2 wins, 7 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.30 goals scored and 0.80 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.70 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.10 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.70 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 0.60 goals scored and 1.70 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 0.80 goals scored and 1.50 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.30 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 4 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 4.80 corners awarded and 3.50 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 3.30 corners awarded and 3.30 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 8.30 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 6.60 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 5 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 3.60 corners awarded and 5.00 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 3.60 corners awarded and 5.00 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 8.60 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 8.60 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 7 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 7 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 40.40% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 42.30% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 1 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 2 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 42.20% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 39.40% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 2 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Machida Zelvia this season are Yuki Soma (8), Takuma Nishimura (7), Sang-Ho Na (6)
- Top Assistors for Machida Zelvia this season are Yuki Soma (9), Sang-Ho Na (3), Takuma Nishimura (3)
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Machida Zelvia vs Yokohama Lineups & Team News
Get the latest team news for Zelvia vs YFC before you bet. Expect the predicted and confirmed J1 League lineups along with timely injury updates.
Previous Machida Zelvia Lineups
Previous Yokohama Lineups
# | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
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1 | Kyoto Sanga | 28 | 16 | 6 | 6 | 52:30 | 54 |
2 | Kashiwa Reysol | 28 | 15 | 8 | 5 | 42:28 | 53 |
3 | Vissel Kobe | 29 | 16 | 5 | 8 | 37:26 | 53 |
4 | Kashima Antlers | 28 | 16 | 4 | 8 | 41:27 | 52 |
5 | Machida Zelvia | 29 | 15 | 5 | 9 | 45:31 | 50 |
6 | Sanfrecce H. | 29 | 15 | 5 | 9 | 34:20 | 50 |
7 | Urawa Reds | 28 | 13 | 8 | 7 | 39:30 | 47 |
8 | K. Frontale | 28 | 12 | 9 | 7 | 50:38 | 45 |
9 | Gamba Osaka | 29 | 12 | 4 | 13 | 38:44 | 40 |
10 | Cerezo Osaka | 28 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 42:39 | 39 |
11 | F. Okayama | 28 | 11 | 6 | 11 | 26:28 | 39 |
12 | Avispa Fukuoka | 28 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 28:28 | 37 |
13 | Shimizu S-Pulse | 28 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 31:36 | 33 |
14 | Tokyo Verdy | 28 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 16:28 | 32 |
15 | FC Tokyo | 28 | 8 | 7 | 13 | 30:42 | 31 |
16 | Nagoya Grampus | 28 | 7 | 8 | 13 | 34:42 | 29 |
17 | Yokohama F.M. | 28 | 6 | 7 | 15 | 26:35 | 25 |
18 | Shonan Bellmare | 28 | 6 | 7 | 15 | 26:47 | 25 |
19 | Yokohama | 28 | 6 | 5 | 17 | 18:35 | 23 |
20 | Albirex Niigata | 28 | 4 | 8 | 16 | 27:48 | 20 |
# | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
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1 | Urawa Reds | 15 | 11 | 2 | 2 | 23:11 | 35 |
2 | Kashima Antlers | 14 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 24:13 | 30 |
3 | Kashiwa Reysol | 14 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 22:15 | 28 |
4 | Kyoto Sanga | 13 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 24:10 | 27 |
5 | Cerezo Osaka | 15 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 22:15 | 26 |
6 | Vissel Kobe | 14 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 18:11 | 26 |
7 | K. Frontale | 14 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 30:21 | 25 |
8 | Gamba Osaka | 13 | 8 | 0 | 5 | 20:16 | 24 |
9 | F. Okayama | 15 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 16:12 | 24 |
10 | Sanfrecce H. | 14 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 13:11 | 23 |
11 | Machida Zelvia | 14 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 21:15 | 22 |
12 | Nagoya Grampus | 14 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 21:17 | 20 |
13 | Shimizu S-Pulse | 14 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 20:18 | 20 |
14 | Avispa Fukuoka | 14 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 14:13 | 19 |
15 | Tokyo Verdy | 14 | 6 | 1 | 7 | 10:15 | 19 |
16 | FC Tokyo | 14 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 15:21 | 18 |
17 | Yokohama | 15 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 9:17 | 15 |
18 | Shonan Bellmare | 14 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 18:21 | 14 |
19 | Yokohama F.M. | 14 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 13:17 | 14 |
20 | Albirex Niigata | 14 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 16:24 | 12 |

















