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 | 0.73 |
| 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.
Machida Zelvia 22-4
Gamba Osaka 13-15
What are the odds for this match?
Machida Zelvia to win: @1.727
Draw: @3.75
Gamba Osaka to win: @4.5
Over 2.5 Goals: @1.95
Sanfrecce Hiroshima 
Kyoto Sanga FC 
Gamba Osaka 
Vissel Kobe 
Nagoya Grampus 
Cerezo Osaka 
Shimizu S-Pulse 
V-Varen Nagasaki 
Fagiano Okayama 
Avispa Fukuoka