Shanghai Port vs Machida Zelvia Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 21 Oct 2025

Champions League Betting Preview: Shanghai Port vs Machida Zelvia

Chinese Super League side Shanghai Port host Japanese J1 league team Machida Zelvia in this AFC Champions League match, with kick-off set for 08:15 on Tuesday 21 October. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats and team news.

We think Shanghai Port look like a good bet at -116 with a +0.75 start. This Asian Handicap could give the home team the edge against Machida Zelvia, with our stake equally split between +0.5 and +1.0.

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Shanghai Port got the win in their last game. It was away from home where Qingdao Hainiu were beaten 4-3 at Qingdao Tiantai Stadium in the Super League. Kevin Muscat's men recorded nine shots on target and had 52% possession, while Leonardo grabbed two goals, with Gabrielzinho and Xinxiang Li getting one.

Machida Zelvia hosted Avispa Fukuoka at Machida GION Stadium in their previous game, with the J1 League clash ending in a 0-0 draw. Zelvia enjoyed 54% possession and had four shots on goal.

In their last Champions League matches, Port were away to Sanfrecce Hiroshima and drew 1-1, while Zelvia were held to a 0-0 draw away to Johor Darul Ta'zim.

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
12	Shanghai Port	6	0	2	4	2	11	-9	2:11	2

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Port have 7 wins, 1 loss and 2 draws, averaging 2.8 goals from 11.4 attempts and 6.2 shots on goal. The Red Eagles have averaged 55.8% possession and 4.2 corners per game, conceding 2.0 goals and 5.5 corners from 9.7 attempts and 4.1 shots on goal.

Top scorer Leonardo has found the net 12 times, with Gabrielzinho and Ruofan Liu getting 5 and 3 respectively. Ruofan Liu is the top assists maker on 5.

Zelvia have 4 victories, 2 defeats and 4 draws, with an average of 1.5 goals from 4.3 shots on goal and 8.8 attempts. There’s been an average of 45.5% possession, 4.6 corners taken and 4.1 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.0 goals from 3.5 shots on goal and 7.3 attempts.

We’ve seen Yuki Soma, Gen Shoji, Sang-Ho Na and Kotaro Hayashi score 2 goals each. Yuki Soma has managed to clock up 4 assists in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Shanghai Port confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Wei Chen (GK), Huan Fu, Tyias Browning, Zhen Wei, Alexander Jojo, Mateus Vital, Jussa, Shenglong Li, Oscar Melendo, Linpeng Zhang, Xinxiang Li.

Machida Zelvia confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Kosei Tani (GK), Ibrahim Dresevic, Gen Shoji, Yuta Nakayama, Henry Mochizuki, Hiroyuki Mae, Hokuto Shimoda, Asahi Masuyama, Mitchell Duke, Yuki Soma, Shota Fujio.

Shanghai Port vs Machida Zelvia Prediction & Betting Tips

Get the edge with our best Shanghai Port vs Machida Zelvia picks: a key match prediction, correct score recommendation and a ready-made bet builder. Explore each section below for detailed insights.

Match Prediction

We’ll side with Shanghai Port +0.75 on the Asian Handicap at odds of -116. We hope that the underdogs are able to engineeer a win or draw in this Champions League clash for a nice potential return.

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Key Shanghai Port vs Machida Zelvia Champions League & league stats:

• The +0.75 line has been covered by Port in 4 consecutive games.
• The +0.75 line has been covered by Port in 18 of their last 20 games.
• The +0.75 line has been covered by Port in 8 of their last 10 games.
• The -0.75 line hasn’t been covered by Zelvia in 5 consecutive games on the road.
• The -0.75 line hasn’t been covered by Zelvia in 8 of their last 10 games.
• The -0.75 line hasn’t been covered by Zelvia in 12 of their last 20 games on the road.

The top bookmakers are estimating that there is a 53.8% likelihood of this pick landing a return. However, our tipsters research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this bet.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Port 1 - 1 Zelvia

When it comes to the correct score, we’re going to take a chance on a 1-1 outcome. We’ll go for the +460 that this happens and hopefully we’ll get a good run for our money.

Shanghai Port vs Machida Zelvia 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 the bookmakers affording them a 62% chance of winning, Machida Zelvia might be a popular accumulator selection. Their betting odds are -164 when it comes to this Champions League encounter. Shanghai Port are seen as the most unlikely winner at +350.

There’s a Half-Time Result market should you wish to predict the outcome at the break. Port are +370 here and the draw is +155, with Zelvia on offer at +107.

The Over 2.5 option is currently favourite on the Total Goals betting market. Both Teams to Score is one of the top markets and the BTTS Yes option can be wagered at -185.

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Full-Time Result

1

+350

X

+300

2

-164

Half-Time Result

1

+370

X

+155

2

+107

Double Chance

1X

+115

12

-526

X2

-667

Draw No Bet

1

+245

2

-400

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +1

-130

2 Hcp -1

-104

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+138

Over 2.5

-200

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-185

No

+123

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

Shanghai Port Stats

Machida Zelvia Stats

Full-Time Result

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

Full-Time Result

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

Goals

• An average of 2.80 goals scored and 2.00 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.30 goals scored and 1.50 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
• An average of 4.80 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 3.80 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
• BTTS Yes in 10 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 9 of the previous 10 home matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 9 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

• An average of 1.50 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.60 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
• An average of 2.50 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 3.00 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
• BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 away matches

Corners

• An average of 4.20 corners awarded and 5.50 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 5.40 corners awarded and 3.80 corners against in the last 10 home matches
• An average of 9.70 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 9.20 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
• Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 matches
• Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 home matches

Corners

• An average of 4.60 corners awarded and 4.10 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 3.90 corners awarded and 4.90 corners against in the last 10 away matches
• An average of 8.70 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 8.80 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
• Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 matches
• Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 away matches

Possession

• An average of 55.80% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 62.00% possession in the last 10 home matches
• Most possession in 8 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 10 of the last 10 home matches

Possession

• An average of 45.50% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 41.70% 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

Shanghai Port vs Machida Zelvia Lineups & Team News

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