Our Shanghai Port vs Machida Zelvia Prediction: 0-0
Shanghai Port vs Machida Zelvia in the AFC Champions League Elite is scheduled for an 12:15 GMT kick-off on Tuesday October 21, 2025. A tactical battle is on the cards, and with both teams prioritizing defense, a 0-0 draw appears to be the most likely result.
This Shanghai Port 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
Shanghai Port's Last Match – Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Shanghai Port
Shanghai Port will be determined to find a winning touch after a 1-1 AFC Champions League Elite draw against Sanfrecce Hiroshima on September 30. In that match, Shanghai Port recorded 41% possession, attempting 7 shots on goal, with 2 hitting the 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 – Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Machida Zelvia
Machida Zelvia will be eager to respond after suffering a 1-2 Japan J-League defeat at the hands of Sanfrecce Hiroshima on October 4. In that match, Machida Zelvia recorded 31% possession, firing 7 shots at goal, with 3 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 69% | 9 (4) | 1.54 | 65 |
 Machida Zelvia | 31% | 7 (3) | 0.48 | 25 |
Shanghai Port vs Machida Zelvia Stats
Key Stats
| Shanghai Port | Machida Zelvia | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.54 | Attacking Strength | 0 |
| 1.63 | Defence Strength | 0 |
| 2 | Points Per Game | 1.4 |
| 6/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 5/10 |
| 0/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 9/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 8/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 2.3 | Average Scored | 1.4 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Shanghai Port are averaging 2.3 goals scored and 1.9 conceded per match, while Machida Zelvia average 1.4 scored and 1.1 conceded per game.