Our Machida Zelvia vs Gamba Osaka Prediction: 2-1
Machida Zelvia vs Gamba Osaka in the Japan J-League is scheduled for an 10:00 GMT kick-off on Wednesday August 20, 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 Gamba 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 Cerezo Osaka
Machida Zelvia will hope to extend their good run following a 3-0 Japan J-League win against Cerezo Osaka on August 16. In that match, Machida Zelvia controlled 34% of possession and managed 8 shots on goal, with 5 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Machida Zelvia | 34% | 8 (5) | 0.66 | 36 |
Cerezo Osaka | 66% | 5 (5) | 0.42 | 58 |
Gamba Osaka's Last Match – Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Gamba Osaka
Gamba Osaka must win as they aim to bounce back from a disappointing 0-1 Japan J-League defeat against Sanfrecce Hiroshima on August 16. In that match, Gamba Osaka had 54% possession and 0 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 46% | 9 (5) | 1.25 | 53 |
Gamba Osaka | 54% | 0 (0) | 0.06 | 30 |
Machida Zelvia vs Gamba Osaka Stats
Key Stats
| Machida Zelvia | Gamba Osaka | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.22 | Attacking Strength | 0.74 |
| 1.01 | Defence Strength | 1.07 |
| 3 | Points Per Game | 1.4 |
| 10/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 0/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 6/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 2.2 | Average Scored | 1.3 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Machida Zelvia are averaging 2.2 goals scored and 0.4 conceded per match, while Gamba Osaka average 1.3 scored and 1.5 conceded per game.