J1 League
Machida Zelvia vs Yokohama F. Marinos
Sat, 12 Sep 2026 - 11:00 (UK Time)
Stadium: Grenada National Stadium
Machida Zelvia vs Yokohama F. Marinos Prediction & Stats - J1 League 2026/27
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Machida Zelvia vs Yokohama F. Marinos carries real history into this round of the J1 League.
The two sides meet on 12/09 (Saturday) at Grenada National Stadium, 11:00 (UK time).
Read the Machida Zelvia vs Yokohama F. Marinos prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Machida Zelvia vs Yokohama F. Marinos
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 Yokohama F. Marinos call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Under 2.5 Goals
Last updated on 10-09-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Machida Zelvia the side to beat, with roughly 55% 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 6 match into their J1 League. Here is where Machida Zelvia stand:
In this competition
5 won, 1 drawn, 0 lost
2.67 points per game
18 scored, at 3 a game
5 conceded, at 0.83 a game
Machida Zelvia, season-wide
5 won, 1 drawn, 0 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Takuma Nishimura, 2 goals
Most assists: Yuki Soma, 3 assists
Recent results — Machida Zelvia
06/09/2026 05:00
02/09/2026 06:00
29/08/2026 05:00
23/08/2026 06:30
15/08/2026 06:00
Yokohama F. Marinos: how they are travelling
Yokohama F. Marinos come in 6 matches into their J1 League.
Here is what Yokohama F. Marinos have produced:
In this competition
3 won, 1 drawn, 2 lost
1.67 points per game
10 scored, at 1.67 a game
8 conceded, at 1.33 a game
Yokohama F. Marinos, season-wide
3 won, 1 drawn, 2 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Kaina Tanimura, 5 goals
Most assists: Jun Amano, 3 assists
Recent results — Yokohama F. Marinos
06/09/2026 06:00
02/09/2026 06:00
29/08/2026 06:00
22/08/2026 06:30
15/08/2026 05:30
The head-to-head favours Machida Zelvia
Recent meetings have tended to go Machida Zelvia's way against Yokohama F. Marinos.
From 7 match(es):
Machida Zelvia: 4 win(s)
Yokohama F. Marinos: 2 win(s)
Drawn: 1
It is a pattern worth weighing in the Machida Zelvia vs Yokohama F. Marinos prediction.
Form comparison Machida Zelvia vs Yokohama F. Marinos
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
D
W
W
|
2.67 |
| Home |
W
W
|
3 |
| Away |
W
D
W
W
|
2.5 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 83% | 100% | 75% |
| Goals | 3.83 | 3.5 | 4 |
| Scored | 3 | 2.5 | 3.25 |
| Conceded | 0.83 | 1 | 0.75 |
| Both Teams to Score | 83% | 100% | 75% |
| Without Conceding | 17% | 0% | 25% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.67 | 1.57 | 1.71 |
|
xGA
|
1.27 | 1.5 | 1.15 |
Away Team
Yokohama F. Marinos
Japan - J1 League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
D
L
W
W
|
1.67 |
| Home |
D
W
L
|
1.33 |
| Away |
W
L
W
|
2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 33% | 67% |
| Goals | 3 | 3.33 | 2.67 |
| Scored | 1.67 | 1.67 | 1.67 |
| Conceded | 1.33 | 1.67 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 67% | 33% |
| Without Conceding | 50% | 33% | 67% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.3 | 1.21 | 1.38 |
|
xGA
|
1.54 | 1.47 | 1.6 |
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 Yokohama F. Marinos
Match: Machida Zelvia vs Yokohama F. Marinos
Competition: J1 League
Date: Saturday, 12/09/2026
Kick-off: 11:00 (UK time)
Venue: Grenada National Stadium
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Stats
The statistics for Machida Zelvia vs Yokohama F. Marinos that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
3.09
League: 3
Both Teams to Score
67%
League: 60%
Over 1.5+
84%
League: 80%
Over 2.5+
67%
League: 56%
Cards
1.33
League: 2.65
Corners
7.17
League: 8.95
Home Team
Machida Zelvia
Japan - J1 League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
W
D
W
W
|
2.67 |
| Home |
W
W
|
3 |
| Away |
W
D
W
W
|
2.5 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 83% | 100% | 75% |
| Goals | 3.83 | 3.5 | 4 |
| Scored | 3 | 2.5 | 3.25 |
| Conceded | 0.83 | 1 | 0.75 |
| Both Teams to Score | 83% | 100% | 75% |
| Without Conceding | 17% | 0% | 25% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.67 | 1.57 | 1.71 |
|
xGA
|
1.27 | 1.5 | 1.15 |
Away Team
Yokohama F. Marinos
Japan - J1 League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
D
L
W
W
|
1.67 |
| Home |
D
W
L
|
1.33 |
| Away |
W
L
W
|
2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 33% | 67% |
| Goals | 3 | 3.33 | 2.67 |
| Scored | 1.67 | 1.67 | 1.67 |
| Conceded | 1.33 | 1.67 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 67% | 33% |
| Without Conceding | 50% | 33% | 67% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.3 | 1.21 | 1.38 |
|
xGA
|
1.54 | 1.47 | 1.6 |
Corners
7 / Match
+19% Corners / Match
Yokohama F. Marinos received +19% more corners than Machida Zelvia in the J1 League
8.33 / Match
Nagoya Grampus
(2)
Kawasaki Frontale
(6)
Mito Hollyhock
(2)
Urawa Reds
(1)
JEF United
(8)
Tokyo
(5)(3)
Kashiwa Reysol
(3)
Kyoto Sanga
(3)
Urawa Reds
(6)
Vissel Kobe
(5)
Shimizu S-Pulse
(0)
Kashima Antlers
Cards
0.5 / Match
+234% Cards / Match
Yokohama F. Marinos received +234% more cards than Machida Zelvia in the J1 League
1.67 / Match
Nagoya Grampus
(1)
Kawasaki Frontale
(0)
Mito Hollyhock
(1)
Urawa Reds
(0)
JEF United
(0)
Tokyo
(1)(1)
Kashiwa Reysol
(2)
Kyoto Sanga
(3)
Urawa Reds
(4)
Vissel Kobe
(0)
Shimizu S-Pulse
(0)
Kashima Antlers
Goals Scored
3 / Match
+80%
Machida Zelvia is +80% better in terms of goals scored
1.67 / Match
Nagoya Grampus
(3)
Kawasaki Frontale
(2)
Mito Hollyhock
(1)
Urawa Reds
(3)
JEF United
(4)
Tokyo
(5)(2)
Kashiwa Reysol
(1)
Kyoto Sanga
(2)
Urawa Reds
(1)
Vissel Kobe
(1)
Shimizu S-Pulse
(3)
Kashima Antlers
Goals Conceded
0.83 / Match
+38%
Yokohama F. Marinos condeded +38% more goals than Machida Zelvia
1.33 / Match
Nagoya Grampus
(1)
Kawasaki Frontale
(1)
Mito Hollyhock
(1)
Urawa Reds
(1)
JEF United
(0)
Tokyo
(1)(0)
Kashiwa Reysol
(1)
Kyoto Sanga
(3)
Urawa Reds
(0)
Vissel Kobe
(0)
Shimizu S-Pulse
(4)
Kashima Antlers
J1 League Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Machida Zelvia
|
6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 18 | 5 | 13 | 16 | 2.67 |
| 2 |
Vissel Kobe
|
6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 13 | 2.17 |
| 3 |
Kashiwa Reysol
|
6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 12 | 2 |
| 4 |
Kashima Antlers
|
6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 11 | 2 | 12 | 2 |
| 5 |
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
|
6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 13 | 5 | 8 | 11 | 1.83 |
| 6 |
Tokyo
|
6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 8 | 3 | 11 | 1.83 |
| 7 |
Yokohama F. Marinos
|
6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 10 | 1.67 |
| 8 |
Fagiano Okayama
|
6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 10 | 1.67 |
| 9 |
Cerezo Osaka
|
6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 10 | 1.67 |
| 10 |
Mito Hollyhock
|
6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 11 | 8 | 3 | 9 | 1.5 |
| 11 |
Kawasaki Frontale
|
6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 12 | 9 | 3 | 9 | 1.5 |
| 12 |
Urawa Reds
|
6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 15 | -3 | 9 | 1.5 |
| 13 |
Gamba Osaka
|
6 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 11 | -3 | 6 | 1 |
| 14 |
Nagoya Grampus
|
6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 11 | -4 | 6 | 1 |
| 15 |
Kyoto Sanga
|
6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 11 | -4 | 5 | 0.83 |
| 16 |
Avispa Fukuoka
|
6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 10 | -1 | 4 | 0.67 |
| 17 |
Shimizu S-Pulse
|
6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 7 | -4 | 4 | 0.67 |
| 18 |
V-Varen Nagasaki
|
6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 14 | -7 | 4 | 0.67 |
| 19 |
Tokyo Verdy
|
6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 8 | -6 | 3 | 0.5 |
| 20 |
JEF United
|
6 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 15 | -10 | 3 | 0.5 |
Odds
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