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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 69% | 9 (4) | 1.54 | 65 |
Machida Zelvia | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Avispa Fukuoka | 52% | 8 (4) | 1.68 | 43 |
Yokohama FC | 48% | 6 (3) | 0.54 | 37 |
Machida Zelvia vs Avispa Fukuoka Stats
Key Stats
| Machida Zelvia | Avispa Fukuoka | |
|---|---|---|
| 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.
Machida Zelvia 14-11
Avispa Fukuoka 13-17
What are the odds for this match?
Machida Zelvia to win: @1.75
Draw: @3.5
Avispa Fukuoka to win: @5



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