J1 League
Machida Zelvia vs Urawa Reds
Sun, 23 Aug 2026 - 11:30 (UK Time)
Stadium: Grenada National Stadium
Machida Zelvia vs Urawa Reds Prediction & Stats - J1 League 2026/27
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Machida Zelvia vs Urawa Reds carries real history into this round of the J1 League.
The two sides meet on 23/08 (Sunday) at Grenada National Stadium, 11:30 (UK time).
Read the Machida Zelvia vs Urawa Reds prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Machida Zelvia vs Urawa Reds
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Machida Zelvia vs Urawa Reds call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Under 2.5 Goals
Last updated on 21-08-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Machida Zelvia the side to beat, with roughly 53% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all J1 League odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
Machida Zelvia Preview
Machida Zelvia reach this fixture 2 match into their J1 League. Here is where Machida Zelvia stand:
In this competition
2 won, 0 drawn, 0 lost
3 points per game
9 scored, at 4.5 a game
1 conceded, at 0.5 a game
Machida Zelvia, season-wide
2 won, 0 drawn, 0 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Tete Yengi, 2 goals
Most assists: Yuta Nakayama, 2 assists
Recent results — Machida Zelvia
15/08/2026 06:00
08/08/2026 06:00
21/04/2026 12:15
17/04/2026 14:00
10/03/2026 06:00
Urawa Reds: how they are travelling
Urawa Reds come in 2 matches into their J1 League.
Here is what Urawa Reds have produced:
In this competition
0 won, 0 drawn, 2 lost
0 points per game
4 scored, at 2 a game
8 conceded, at 4 a game
Urawa Reds, season-wide
0 won, 0 drawn, 2 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Takuro Kaneko, 1 goals
Most assists: Ryoma Watanabe, 2 assists
Recent results — Urawa Reds
15/08/2026 06:00
07/08/2026 06:30
06/12/2025 00:00
18/10/2025 01:00
04/10/2025 04:00
The head-to-head favours Machida Zelvia
Recent meetings have tended to go Machida Zelvia's way against Urawa Reds.
From 7 match(es):
Machida Zelvia: 3 win(s)
Urawa Reds: 2 win(s)
Drawn: 2
It is a pattern worth weighing in the Machida Zelvia vs Urawa Reds prediction.
Form comparison Machida Zelvia vs Urawa Reds
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Machida Zelvia
Japan - J1 League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
W
|
3 |
| Home |
|
0 |
| Away |
W
W
|
3 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 100% | 0% | 100% |
| Goals | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| Scored | 4.5 | 0 | 4.5 |
| Conceded | 0.5 | 0 | 0.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 0% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 50% | 0% | 50% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.38 | 0 | 1.88 |
|
xGA
|
0.51 | 0 | 1.01 |
Away Team
Urawa Reds
Japan - J1 League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
L
|
0 |
| Home |
L
|
0 |
| Away |
L
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 6 | 5 | 7 |
| Scored | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Conceded | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Both Teams to Score | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.25 | 0.52 | 1.98 |
|
xGA
|
2.23 | 2.72 | 1.74 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
Fixture information - Machida Zelvia vs Urawa Reds
Match: Machida Zelvia vs Urawa Reds
Competition: J1 League
Date: Sunday, 23/08/2026
Kick-off: 11:30 (UK time)
Venue: Grenada National Stadium
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Stats
The statistics for Machida Zelvia vs Urawa Reds that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
3.5
League: 3.35
Both Teams to Score
50%
League: 65%
Over 1.5+
50%
League: 80%
Over 2.5+
50%
League: 70%
Cards
5
League: 2.25
Corners
6
League: 9.45
Home Team
Machida Zelvia
Japan - J1 League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
W
|
3 |
| Home |
|
0 |
| Away |
W
W
|
3 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 100% | 0% | 100% |
| Goals | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| Scored | 4.5 | 0 | 4.5 |
| Conceded | 0.5 | 0 | 0.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 0% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 50% | 0% | 50% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.38 | 0 | 1.88 |
|
xGA
|
0.51 | 0 | 1.01 |
Away Team
Urawa Reds
Japan - J1 League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
L
|
0 |
| Home |
L
|
0 |
| Away |
L
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 6 | 5 | 7 |
| Scored | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Conceded | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Both Teams to Score | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.25 | 0.52 | 1.98 |
|
xGA
|
2.23 | 2.72 | 1.74 |
Corners
8.5 / Match
+35% Corners / Match
Urawa Reds received +35% more corners than Machida Zelvia in the J1 League
11.5 / Match
JEF United
(8)
Tokyo
(5)(1)
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
(6)
Gamba Osaka
Cards
0.5 / Match
+600% Cards / Match
Urawa Reds received +600% more cards than Machida Zelvia in the J1 League
3.5 / Match
JEF United
(0)
Tokyo
(1)(2)
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
(4)
Gamba Osaka
Goals Scored
4.5 / Match
+125%
Machida Zelvia is +125% better in terms of goals scored
2 / Match
JEF United
(4)
Tokyo
(5)(1)
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
(3)
Gamba Osaka
Goals Conceded
0.5 / Match
+88%
Urawa Reds condeded +88% more goals than Machida Zelvia
4 / Match
JEF United
(0)
Tokyo
(1)(4)
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
(4)
Gamba Osaka
J1 League Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Machida Zelvia
|
2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 1 | 8 | 6 | 3 |
| 2 |
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
|
2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 6 | 3 |
| 3 |
Kashiwa Reysol
|
2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 3 |
| 4 |
Kashima Antlers
|
2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 3 |
| 5 |
Vissel Kobe
|
2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
| 6 |
Gamba Osaka
|
2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
| 7 |
Avispa Fukuoka
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1.5 |
| 8 |
Shimizu S-Pulse
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1.5 |
| 9 |
Fagiano Okayama
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1.5 |
| 10 |
V-Varen Nagasaki
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1.5 |
| 11 |
Yokohama F. Marinos
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1.5 |
| 12 |
Cerezo Osaka
|
2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | -2 | 3 | 1.5 |
| 13 |
Kawasaki Frontale
|
2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| 14 |
Mito Hollyhock
|
2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 1 | 0.5 |
| 15 |
Kyoto Sanga
|
2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -1 | 1 | 0.5 |
| 16 |
Tokyo Verdy
|
2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | -2 | 1 | 0.5 |
| 17 |
Tokyo
|
2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 7 | -4 | 1 | 0.5 |
| 18 |
Nagoya Grampus
|
2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 | -2 | 0 | 0 |
| 19 |
Urawa Reds
|
2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 8 | -4 | 0 | 0 |
| 20 |
JEF United
|
2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 7 | -7 | 0 | 0 |
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