Our Machida Zelvia vs Cerezo Osaka Prediction: 2-1
Machida Zelvia vs Cerezo Osaka in the Japan J-League is scheduled for an 10:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday August 16, 2025. Our correct score prediction favors a 2-1 home triumph, but considering both teams’ ability to find the net, BTTS is also a solid alternative bet.
This Machida Zelvia vs Cerezo Osaka 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 – Machida Zelvia vs Vissel Kobe
Machida Zelvia will want to continue their winning form after a 2-0 Japan J-League victory over Vissel Kobe, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign. In that match, Machida Zelvia saw 35% of the ball and created 6 goal attempts, with 5 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Machida Zelvia | 35% | 6 (5) | 1.07 | 41 |
 Vissel Kobe | 65% | 7 (5) | 0.58 | 46 |
Cerezo Osaka's Last Match – Cerezo Osaka vs Albirex Niigata
Cerezo Osaka must win to build on their momentum after securing a hard-fought 3-1 Japan J-League victory over Albirex Niigata in their last outing. In that match, Cerezo Osaka recorded 52% possession, firing 16 shots at goal, with 6 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cerezo Osaka | 52% | 16 (6) | 1.79 | 59 |
 Albirex Niigata | 48% | 4 (2) | 0.48 | 31 |
Machida Zelvia vs Cerezo Osaka Stats
Key Stats
| Machida Zelvia | Cerezo Osaka | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.08 | Attacking Strength | 1.28 |
| 1.01 | Defence Strength | 1.31 |
| 2.7 | Points Per Game | 1.7 |
| 9/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 0/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 5/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 8/10 |
| 1.9 | Average Scored | 2.2 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Machida Zelvia are averaging 1.9 goals scored and 0.7 conceded per match, while Cerezo Osaka average 2.2 scored and 1.5 conceded per game.
Machida Zelvia 19-7
Cerezo Osaka 22-15
What are the odds for this match?
Machida Zelvia to win: @1.9
Draw: @3.6
Cerezo Osaka to win: @4
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.8
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