Our Kyoto Sanga FC vs Machida Zelvia Prediction: 2-1
Kyoto Sanga FC vs Machida Zelvia in the Japan J-League is scheduled for an 10:00 GMT kick-off on Tuesday September 23, 2025. We predict a 2-1 home victory, but with both teams showing attacking intent, BTTS (Both Teams to Score) is another strong betting option.
This Kyoto Sanga FC vs Machida Zelvia 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
Kyoto Sanga FC's Last Match – Kyoto Sanga FC vs Shimizu S-Pulse
Kyoto Sanga FC will be eager to respond after suffering a 0-1 Japan J-League defeat at the hands of Shimizu S-Pulse on September 20. In that match, Kyoto Sanga FC controlled 59% of possession and managed 19 shots on goal, with 8 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Kyoto Sanga FC | 59% | 19 (8) | 1.12 | 60 |
 Shimizu S-Pulse | 41% | 5 (5) | 1.11 | 35 |
Machida Zelvia's Last Match – Machida Zelvia vs FC Seoul
Machida Zelvia must win as they look to rediscover their winning form following a 1-1 AFC Champions League Elite draw against FC Seoul on September 16. In that match, Machida Zelvia recorded 46% possession, attempting 10 shots on goal, with 4 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Machida Zelvia | 46% | 10 (4) | 1.11 | 64 |
 FC Seoul | 54% | 6 (4) | 0.49 | 30 |
Kyoto Sanga FC vs Machida Zelvia Stats
Key Stats
| Kyoto Sanga FC | Machida Zelvia | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.62 | Attacking Strength | 1.45 |
| 0.73 | Defence Strength | 1 |
| 1.8 | Points Per Game | 2.1 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 6/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 6/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 2 | Average Scored | 1.8 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Kyoto Sanga FC are averaging 2.0 goals scored and 1.0 conceded per match, while Machida Zelvia average 1.8 scored and 0.8 conceded per game.
Kyoto Sanga FC 20-10
Machida Zelvia 18-8
What are the odds for this match?
Kyoto Sanga FC to win: @3.25
Draw: @3.3
Machida Zelvia to win: @2.2
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