Our Machida Zelvia vs Kyoto Sanga FC Prediction: 1-2
Machida Zelvia vs Kyoto Sanga FC in the Japan FA Cup is scheduled for an 10:30 GMT kick-off on Wednesday August 6, 2025. Our correct score prediction favors a 1-2 away triumph, but considering both teams’ attacking strengths, BTTS is a highly likely scenario.
This Machida Zelvia vs Kyoto Sanga FC 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 – Tokyo Verdy vs Machida Zelvia
Machida Zelvia will look to carry forward their winning form after a 1-0 Japan FA Cup success over Kyoto Sanga FC on August 6. In that match, Machida Zelvia recorded 56% possession, attempting 15 shots on goal, with 8 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Tokyo Verdy | 70% | 9 (4) | 1.56 | 61 |
Machida Zelvia | 30% | 4 (2) | 0.39 | 32 |
Kyoto Sanga FC's Last Match – Avispa Fukuoka vs Kyoto Sanga FC
Kyoto Sanga FC will look to get back on track following a 0-1 Japan FA Cup loss against Machida Zelvia on August 6. In that match, Kyoto Sanga FC had 44% possession and 9 attempts at goal, with 4 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Avispa Fukuoka | 55% | 13 (7) | 1.85 | 60 |
Kyoto Sanga FC | 45% | 6 (4) | 1.82 | 31 |
Machida Zelvia vs Kyoto Sanga FC Stats
Key Stats
| Machida Zelvia | Kyoto Sanga FC | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.82 | Attacking Strength | 1.68 |
| 0.75 | Defence Strength | 0.35 |
| 2.3 | Points Per Game | 1.8 |
| 7/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 6/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 8/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 8/10 |
| 1.9 | Average Scored | 2.1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Machida Zelvia are averaging 1.9 goals scored and 1.0 conceded per match, while Kyoto Sanga FC average 2.1 scored and 1.5 conceded per game.