Our Machida Zelvia vs Yokohama FC Prediction: 2-1
Machida Zelvia vs Yokohama FC in the Japan J-League is scheduled for an 10:00 GMT kick-off on Friday September 12, 2025. A 2-1 victory for the hosts is our top prediction, yet given both teams’ attacking form, BTTS seems like a smart betting choice.
This Machida Zelvia vs Yokohama 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 – Kawasaki Frontale vs Machida Zelvia
Machida Zelvia will be eager to respond after suffering a 3-5 Japan J-League defeat at the hands of Kawasaki Frontale on August 31. In that match, Machida Zelvia had 52% possession and 12 attempts at goal, with 6 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Kawasaki Frontale | 48% | 9 (6) | 2.46 | 32 |
 Machida Zelvia | 52% | 12 (6) | 1.65 | 44 |
Yokohama FC's Last Match – Vissel Kobe vs Yokohama FC
Yokohama FC will look to get back on track following a 0-1 Japan J-League Cup loss against Vissel Kobe on September 7. In that match, Yokohama FC controlled 50% of possession and managed 3 shots on goal, with 1 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Vissel Kobe | 50% | 5 (2) | - | 76 |
 Yokohama FC | 50% | 3 (1) | - | 34 |
Machida Zelvia vs Yokohama FC Stats
Key Stats
| Machida Zelvia | Yokohama FC | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.28 | Attacking Strength | 0.73 |
| 0.91 | Defence Strength | 1.13 |
| 2.5 | Points Per Game | 0.8 |
| 8/10 | WIN | 2/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 7/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 3/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 2.1 | Average Scored | 1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Machida Zelvia are averaging 2.1 goals scored and 0.7 conceded per match, while Yokohama FC average 1.0 scored and 1.4 conceded per game.
Machida Zelvia 21-7
Yokohama FC 10-14
What are the odds for this match?
Machida Zelvia to win: @1.571
Draw: @4.1
Yokohama FC to win: @5.5
Over 2.5 Goals: @2
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