Shonan vs Zelvia Prediction 14 June 2025
The upcoming clash between Shonan Bellmare and Machida Zelvia promises intrigue due to the contrast in their current form and standings. The hosts, sitting 16th, are desperate to climb out of the relegation zone, while the visitors enjoy a more comfortable 10th place. Both teams have shown decent form in recent matches, but their battles for points differ in nature. Shonan Bellmare will rely on defensive discipline, whereas Machida Zelvia need to prove their attacking prowess. The lineup and tactics remain crucial: can the hosts capitalize on their chances against the visitors' organized defense?
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the teams took place on 25 April 2025 and ended with a 0-1 scoreline. Let's delve into the comparative statistics from that encounter (home team - Machida Zelvia):
- possession: 39% vs 61%;
- corner kicks: 4 vs 1;
- fouls: 9 vs 7;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 1;
- shots on target: 4 vs 3.
📊Statistical preview of the official encounters between Shonan Bellmare and Machida Zelvia:
- 7 matches played;
- home victories - 4, away victories - 0, draws - 3;
- goals scored - 8 to 1;
- average total for the first half - 0.43, for the second half - 0.86;
- average total goals per match - 1.29.
Head-to-head statistics Shonan - Zelvia

Shonan Bellmare Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on in the Cup tournament, featuring Shonan Bellmare as the hosts and Gifu as the visitors. The match concluded with a 2-0 victory.
Here are the match statistics (Shonan Bellmare vs Gifu):
- possession percentage: 61% vs 39%;
- corner kicks: 4 vs 2;
- fouls: 0 vs 0;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 0;
- shots on target: 3 vs 0.
Shonan Bellmare are going through challenging times as they fight to stay in the league. Their current form, with 2 wins and 3 losses, is far from ideal. While the club boasts a relatively stable defense, albeit with some weaknesses, their main issue is a lack of goals, averaging just 0.74 per game this season. Recent matches have shown some improvement in their attack, but it might not be enough against a team of Machida Zelvia's caliber.
Match Results: Shonan Bellmare

Machida Zelvia Team Overview
The visitors played their last official match on in the Cup tournament (home team - Machida Zelvia, visitors - Kyoto). The match concluded with a 2-1 scoreline.
The game statistics were as follows (Machida Zelvia vs Kyoto):
- possession: 59% vs 41%;
- corners: 2 vs 3;
- fouls: 0 vs 0;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 0;
- shots on target: 3 vs 2.
Machida Zelvia sit mid-table with ambitions to climb higher by season's end. The team has shown a knack for finding the back of the net, averaging 1.16 goals per match, while conceding at a similar rate of 1.21 goals. In their most recent head-to-head, they suffered a 1-0 defeat to Shonan Bellmare, adding extra motivation for a potential revenge match.
Match Results: Machida Zelvia
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 7;
- Home wins - 4, Away wins - 0, Draws - 3.
Statistics: Shonan Bellmare vs Machida Zelvia
- Matches played in the tournament: 19 vs 19;
- Wins: 6 vs 7;
- Win percentage: 32% vs 37%;
- Losses: 9 vs 8;
- Draws: 4 vs 4.
Last 10 Matches:
- Wins: 4 vs 3;
- Losses: 5 vs 5;
- Draws: 1 vs 2.
- Machida Zelvia have drawn their last 3 away matches.
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Current home team average goals - 1.14, away team - 0.14;
- Average total goals in head-to-head matches - 1.29;
- Both teams scored: all-time - once; at the home team's ground - once.
Statistics: Shonan Bellmare vs Machida Zelvia
- Average total goals in the tournament: 1.95 vs 2.37;
- Average goals scored: 0.74 vs 1.16;
- Average first-half goals: 0.26 vs 0.58;
- Average second-half goals: 0.47 vs 0.58;
- Shonan Bellmare: average home total in the tournament - 0.78;
- Machida Zelvia: average away total in the tournament - 1.4;
- Last 10 matches (average total): 0.9 (home - 1) vs 1.3 (away - 1.4).
- Machida Zelvia have scored less than 1.5 goals in their last 7 head-to-head matches with Shonan Bellmare.
Corners Prediction
Shonan Bellmare: Statistics
- Season average total in the tournament - 4.74; at home - 5.33;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 5; at home - 5.33.
Machida Zelvia: Statistics
- Season average total in the tournament - 3.68, away - 3.8;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 3.4; away - 4.
- Total under 9.5 corners has occurred in 12 of Machida Zelvia's last 13 matches.
- Total under 9.5 corners has occurred in Machida Zelvia's last 10 consecutive matches (J-League 1).
- Total under 9.5 corners has occurred in 9 of Machida Zelvia's last 10 away matches (J-League 1).
Cards Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches
- Average yellow cards in head-to-head matches - 3.72 (1.86 for home team and 1.86 for away team);
- Average yellow cards at the home ground - 3.67 (2.67 for home team and 1 for away team).
Shonan Bellmare: Statistics
- Season average total in the tournament - 1; at home - 1;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 1; at home - 1.
Machida Zelvia: Statistics
- Season average total in the tournament - 1.47, away - 1.4;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 1; away - 1.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 7;
- Both teams scored all-time - once;
- At the home team's ground - once.
Statistics: Shonan Bellmare vs Machida Zelvia
- Total matches played in the tournament: 19 vs 19;
- Total matches with both teams scoring (BTTS): Shonan Bellmare - 7, Machida Zelvia - 8;
- BTTS for Shonan Bellmare at home - 4 (44%);
- BTTS for Machida Zelvia away - 5 (50%).
Last 10 Matches:
- Total BTTS matches: Shonan Bellmare - 2, Machida Zelvia - 6;
- BTTS for Shonan Bellmare at home - 1 (17%);
- BTTS for Machida Zelvia away - 4 (80%).
Editor's Prediction
The upcoming match is unlikely to be a goal fest, with both teams showing modest scoring form this season. This is reflected in their recent outings, where five consecutive games failed to deliver a flurry of goals for the fans. Despite both clubs having the potential for attacking prowess, recent matches have highlighted a cautious approach with a focus on defense. Betting on under 2.5 goals seems like a well-founded prediction in this scenario.