Our Machida Zelvia vs Avispa Fukuoka Prediction: 2-1
Machida Zelvia vs Avispa Fukuoka in the Japan J-League is scheduled for an 05:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday October 18, 2025. We’re backing a 2-1 home win, but with both sides regularly hitting the scoreboard, BTTS is a strong option for bettors.
This Machida Zelvia vs Avispa Fukuoka prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Machida Zelvia's Last Match – Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Machida Zelvia
Machida Zelvia must win as they aim to bounce back from a disappointing 1-2 Japan J-League defeat against Sanfrecce Hiroshima on October 4. In that match, Machida Zelvia controlled 31% of possession and managed 7 shots on goal, with 3 hitting the target.
Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 69% | 9 (4) | 1.54 | 65 |
![]() | 31% | 7 (3) | 0.48 | 25 |
Avispa Fukuoka's Last Match – Avispa Fukuoka vs Yokohama FC
Avispa Fukuoka will be eager to build on their previous performance after securing a 1-0 Japan J-League victory over Yokohama FC on October 4. In that match, Avispa Fukuoka had 52% possession and 8 attempts at goal, with 4 on target.
Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
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![]() | 52% | 8 (4) | 1.68 | 43 |
![]() | 48% | 6 (3) | 0.54 | 37 |
Machida Zelvia vs Avispa Fukuoka Stats
Key Stats
Machida Zelvia | Avispa Fukuoka | |
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1.47 | Attacking Strength | 0.81 |
0.72 | Defence Strength | 1.01 |
1.4 | Points Per Game | 0.8 |
3/10 | WIN | 2/10 |
5/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
4/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
6/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
1.4 | Average Scored | 1.3 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Machida Zelvia are averaging 1.4 goals scored and 1.1 conceded per match, while Avispa Fukuoka average 1.3 scored and 1.7 conceded per game.