Our Tokyo Verdy vs Machida Zelvia Prediction: 1-1
Tokyo Verdy vs Machida Zelvia in the Japan J-League is scheduled for an 05:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday February 21, 2026. Our forecast favors a 1-1 draw, with both sides expected to find the net, making BTTS a highly probable scenario.
This forecast is grounded in a thorough analysis of recent form, team statistics and historical matchups — all explored in detail below to support your betting decisions.
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Recent Form Insights
Tokyo Verdy's Last Match – Kashiwa Reysol vs Tokyo Verdy
Tokyo Verdy must win to build on their momentum after securing a hard-fought 2-1 Japan J-League victory over Kashiwa Reysol in their last outing. In that match, Tokyo Verdy saw 45% of the ball and created 5 goal attempts, with 3 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Kashiwa Reysol | 55% | 11 (4) | 1.76 | 32 |
 Tokyo Verdy | 45% | 5 (3) | 0.27 | 32 |
Machida Zelvia's Last Match – Machida Zelvia vs Chengdu Rongcheng
Machida Zelvia will want to continue their winning form after a 3-2 AFC Champions League Elite victory over Chengdu Rongcheng, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign. In that match, Machida Zelvia recorded 56% possession, firing 16 shots at goal, with 7 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Machida Zelvia | 56% | 16 (7) | 2.27 | 61 |
 Chengdu Rongcheng | 44% | 7 (4) | 0.7 | 16 |
Tokyo Verdy vs Machida Zelvia Stats
Key Stats
| Tokyo Verdy | Machida Zelvia | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.74 | Attacking Strength | 1.32 |
| 0.7 | Defence Strength | 0.89 |
| 1.4 | Points Per Game | 2.5 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 8/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 2/10 |
| 3/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 4/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 0.8 | Average Scored | 2.4 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Tokyo Verdy are averaging 0.8 goals scored and 1.2 conceded per match, while Machida Zelvia average 2.4 scored and 1.1 conceded per game.
Tokyo Verdy 8-12
Machida Zelvia 24-11
What are the odds for this match?
Tokyo Verdy to win: @3.9
Draw: @3.1
Machida Zelvia to win: @2.1
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