Our Machida Zelvia vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima Prediction: 1-1
Machida Zelvia vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima in the Japan J-League is scheduled for an 05:00 GMT kick-off on Sunday February 16, 2025. We expect a 1-1 result in a tightly contested match, with BTTS looking like a reliable bet given both teams’ recent scoring form.
This Machida Zelvia vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima 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 – Kashima Antlers vs Machida Zelvia
Machida Zelvia will look to get back on track following a 1-3 Japan J-League loss against Kashima Antlers on December 8. In that match, Machida Zelvia had 52% possession and 5 attempts at goal, with 2 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Kashima Antlers | 48% | 10 (6) | 0.59 | 46 |
Machida Zelvia | 52% | 5 (2) | 0.71 | 38 |
Sanfrecce Hiroshima's Last Match – Nam Dinh vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Sanfrecce Hiroshima will aim to maintain their momentum following a 3-0 AFC Champions League Two triumph against Nam Dinh on February 12. In that match, Sanfrecce Hiroshima saw 56% of the ball and created 10 goal attempts, with 5 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Nam Dinh | 44% | 6 (1) | 0.44 | 27 |
Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 56% | 10 (5) | 1.68 | 60 |
Machida Zelvia vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima Stats
Key Stats
| Machida Zelvia | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.88 | Attacking Strength | 1.16 |
| 0.7 | Defence Strength | 0.95 |
| 1.4 | Points Per Game | 1.9 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 6/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 5/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1.3 | Average Scored | 2.1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Machida Zelvia are averaging 1.3 goals scored and 1.2 conceded per match, while Sanfrecce Hiroshima average 2.1 scored and 1.3 conceded per game.
Machida Zelvia 13-12
Sanfrecce Hiroshima 21-13
What are the odds for this match?
Machida Zelvia to win: @3.4
Draw: @3.4
Sanfrecce Hiroshima to win: @2.1