Our Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Machida Zelvia Prediction: 1-2
Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Machida Zelvia in the Japan J-League is scheduled for an 07:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday October 4, 2025. We anticipate a 1-2 away victory, but given both teams’ ability to score, BTTS seems like a valuable betting option.
This Sanfrecce Hiroshima 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
Sanfrecce Hiroshima's Last Match – Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Shanghai Port
Sanfrecce Hiroshima will be hoping to return to winning ways after a 1-1 AFC Champions League Elite draw with Shanghai Port on September 30. In that match, Sanfrecce Hiroshima had 59% possession and 17 attempts at goal, with 11 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 59% | 17 (11) | 1.17 | 86 |
 Shanghai Port | 41% | 7 (2) | 0.4 | 23 |
Machida Zelvia's Last Match – Johor Darul Takzim vs Machida Zelvia
Machida Zelvia will be determined to find a winning touch after a 0-0 AFC Champions League Elite draw against Johor Darul Takzim on September 30. In that match, Machida Zelvia saw 47% of the ball and created 8 goal attempts, with 6 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Johor Darul Takzim | 53% | 7 (4) | 0.63 | 42 |
 Machida Zelvia | 47% | 8 (6) | 1.64 | 71 |
Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Machida Zelvia Stats
Key Stats
| Sanfrecce Hiroshima | Machida Zelvia | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.61 | Attacking Strength | 1.52 |
| 0.9 | Defence Strength | 0.99 |
| 1.9 | Points Per Game | 1.7 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 4/10 | DRAW | 5/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 5/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 2 | Average Scored | 1.6 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Sanfrecce Hiroshima are averaging 2.0 goals scored and 1.0 conceded per match, while Machida Zelvia average 1.6 scored and 0.9 conceded per game.
Sanfrecce Hiroshima 20-10
Machida Zelvia 16-9
What are the odds for this match?
Sanfrecce Hiroshima to win: @2.25
Draw: @3.1
Machida Zelvia to win: @3.4
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