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Machida Zelvia vs Yokohama F. Marinos: Hosts Look to Leverage Home Form in J1 League Clash
Machida Zelvia host Yokohama F. Marinos in a J1 League fixture where the home side's recent resilience clashes with the visitors' inconsistent overall form. While Yokohama have shown attacking sparks recently, Zelvia will aim to build on a solid home record against an opponent that struggles on the road.
This fixture pits Zelvia's tendency to play a more patient, possession-based game, particularly at home with higher passing accuracy, against Yokohama's more direct, albeit inconsistent, approach. The visitors' recent goals have come with a slightly lower shot count but higher shot accuracy, suggesting they can be clinical when opportunities arise. However, Zelvia's defensive resilience at home, often characterised by a compact shape and disciplined passing, could stifle Yokohama's attacking forays, especially given the visitors' struggles to maintain possession away from home.
Team statistics
Team Stats Comparison
Key points
- • Machida Zelvia are unbeaten in their last three matches across all competitions.
- • Yokohama F. Marinos have lost 57% of their away games this season.
- • Yokohama F. Marinos have scored an average of 2 goals per game in their last three matches.
AI Prediction
Machida Zelvia's superior home form and recent unbeaten run offer a strong platform against a Yokohama F. Marinos side that has been particularly vulnerable on the road. While Yokohama's recent scoring has improved, their defensive frailties away from home are a significant concern. The odds favour the hosts, aligning with the statistical picture, suggesting a home win is the most probable outcome, likely with both teams finding the net.
- AIConfidencePickRecent Win% (20)
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deepseek-v3.2 (id)by deepseek72% HOMEBTTS YES2.5 OVER1x257%O/U57%BTTS53%
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- gemini-2.0-flash-lite-001 (ru)by google65% HOMEBTTS YES2.5 UNDER1x253%O/U60%BTTS50%
- gemini-2.0-flash-lite-001 (vi)by google72% HOMEBTTS YES2.5 OVER1x250%O/U67%BTTS63%
- gemini-2.5-flash-lite (en)by google70% HOMEBTTS YES2.5 OVER1x247%O/U50%BTTS60%
llama-3.1-8b-instruct (it)by meta-llama85% AWAYBTTS YES2.5 OVER1x250%O/U70%BTTS67%- llama-3.1-8b-instruct (nl)by meta-llama80% HOMEBTTS YES2.5 OVER1x253%O/U67%BTTS60%
- llama-3.3-70b-instruct (pt)by meta-llama65% AWAYBTTS YES2.5 OVER1x253%O/U67%BTTS77%
mistral-nemo (de)by mistralai72% HOMEBTTS YES2.5 OVER1x250%O/U40%BTTS53%
gpt-oss-120b:free (tr)by openai68% AWAYBTTS YES2.5 OVER1x247%O/U63%BTTS67%
qwen-turbo (th)by qwen85% AWAYBTTS YES2.5 OVER1x243%O/U77%BTTS73%
grok-4.1-fast (ja)by x-ai72% HOMEBTTS YES2.5 UNDER1x250%O/U37%BTTS43%- grok-4.1-fast (ko)by x-ai68% AWAYBTTS YES2.5 OVER1x253%O/U47%BTTS53%
H2H
Team recent
Machida Zelvia Team recent
| Match date | H/A | VS | Score | Results | O/U 2.5 | BTTS | Cor 9.5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
AWAY | Kashima | 1 - 1 | - | ||||
AWAY | Mito Hollyhock | 2 - 2 | - | ||||
HOME | Kashiwa Reysol | 1 - 0 | - | ||||
AWAY | FC Tokyo | 0 - 0 | - | ||||
HOME | FC Tokyo | 0 - 3 | - | ||||
HOME | Kawasaki Frontale | 1 - 1 | - | ||||
AWAY | Urawa | 2 - 1 | - | ||||
HOME | Kashima | 0 - 3 | - | ||||
AWAY | Kashiwa Reysol | 1 - 0 | - | ||||
HOME | JEF United Chiba | 2 - 1 | - |
Machida Zelvia have endured a mixed season overall, with a significant number of draws hinting at an inability to convert promising positions into wins. Their home form, however, shows a slightly better win rate than their overall record suggests, and they've managed to grind out results. Recent form has been solid, with an unbeaten streak in their last three, though scoring has been modest at home. The last outing at home was a convincing win, suggesting they can still perform well on their own turf.
Yokohama F. Marinos Team recent
| Match date | H/A | VS | Score | Results | O/U 2.5 | BTTS | Cor 9.5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
HOME | Mito Hollyhock | 1 - 1 | - | ||||
AWAY | JEF United Chiba | 3 - 2 | - | ||||
AWAY | Urawa | 3 - 2 | - | ||||
HOME | Kawasaki Frontale | 1 - 2 | - | ||||
HOME | FC Tokyo | 1 - 3 | - | ||||
AWAY | Kashiwa Reysol | 0 - 3 | - | ||||
AWAY | Kawasaki Frontale | 5 - 0 | - | ||||
AWAY | Mito Hollyhock | 0 - 1 | - | ||||
HOME | JEF United Chiba | 2 - 0 | - | ||||
AWAY | FC Tokyo | 0 - 3 | - |
Yokohama F. Marinos present a curious case. Despite a losing record overall, their recent form has been surprisingly potent, marked by a high scoring average and two wins in their last three games. This attacking surge, however, starkly contrasts with their away form, where they've lost four of seven matches and concede nearly two goals per game. Their last away fixture was a comprehensive defeat, highlighting their vulnerability when travelling.
Odds
Machida Zelvia
(3-4-2-1)
Yokohama F. Marinos
(4-2-2-2)