Our Ventforet Kofu vs Machida Zelvia Prediction: 2-1
Ventforet Kofu vs Machida Zelvia in the Japan J-League Cup is scheduled for an 10:00 GMT kick-off on Wednesday April 9, 2025. A 2-1 result in favor of the hosts is our main pick, yet with both teams likely to get on the scoresheet, BTTS is another bet worth considering.
This Ventforet Kofu 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
Ventforet Kofu's Last Match – Ventforet Kofu vs Iwaki SC
Ventforet Kofu must win to build on their momentum after securing a hard-fought 1-0 Japan J2-League victory over Iwaki SC in their last outing. In that match, Ventforet Kofu controlled 30% of possession and managed 1 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Ventforet Kofu | 30% | 0 (1) | - | 30 |
 Iwaki SC | 70% | 0 (1) | - | 71 |
Machida Zelvia's Last Match – Machida Zelvia vs Kawasaki Frontale
Machida Zelvia will be hoping to return to winning ways after a 2-2 Japan J-League draw with Kawasaki Frontale on April 6. In that match, Machida Zelvia saw 47% of the ball and created 7 goal attempts, with 2 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Machida Zelvia | 47% | 7 (2) | 1.18 | 50 |
 Kawasaki Frontale | 53% | 8 (5) | 1.32 | 51 |
Ventforet Kofu vs Machida Zelvia Stats
Key Stats
| Ventforet Kofu | Machida Zelvia | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.04 | Attacking Strength | 1.25 |
| 0.75 | Defence Strength | 1.62 |
| 1.6 | Points Per Game | 1.7 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 1.3 | Average Scored | 1.3 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Ventforet Kofu are averaging 1.3 goals scored and 1.2 conceded per match, while Machida Zelvia average 1.3 scored and 1.1 conceded per game.
Ventforet Kofu 13-12
Machida Zelvia 13-11
What are the odds for this match?
Ventforet Kofu to win: @6
Draw: @3.2
Machida Zelvia to win: @1.727