Zelvia vs Hollyhock Prediction 14 February 2026
In this match, we'll see teams with contrasting styles and forms face off. Machida Zelvia's games are filled with attacking action, while Mito Hollyhock are striving to establish stability in their play. The intrigue lies in whether Mito can handle the pressure from the home side and maintain their position in the standings.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 24 June 2023 and ended with a score of 1:1. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Mito Hollyhock):
- corner kicks: 3 vs 5;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 2.
📊Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Machida Zelvia and Mito Hollyhock:
- played 19 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 5, for the away team - 6, draws - 8;
- number of goals - 21 against 28;
- average total in the 1st half - 1.05, in the 2nd half - 1.53;
- average total goals in the match - 2.58.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results

Machida Zelvia Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the AFC Champions League tournament (home team - Shanghai Shenhua, away team - Machida Zelvia). The match concluded with a scoreline of 0:2.
Here's the game statistics (Machida Zelvia vs Shanghai Shenhua):
- ball possession: 49% vs 51%;
- corner kicks: 11 vs 4;
- fouls: 12 vs 10;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 2;
- shots on target: 3 vs 4.
Match after match, Machida Zelvia demonstrate a high level of play. They currently sit in 4th place in their division and are in excellent form, boasting 5 wins and just 1 loss in their last 6 matches. On average, the hosts score 3 goals per game but also concede twice, which is their weak spot. Their style of play is based on aggressive attacks and constant ball control, making them a formidable opponent for any team.
Match Results: Machida Zelvia

Mito Hollyhock Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the J1 League tournament (home team - Tokyo Verdy, away - Mito Hollyhock). The match concluded with a scoreline of 3:1.
Here are the match stats (Mito Hollyhock vs Tokyo Verdy):
- ball possession: 59% vs 41%;
- corner kicks: 4 vs 2;
- fouls: 13 vs 8;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 0;
- shots on target: 1 vs 3.
Mito Hollyhock stumbled at the start of the new season, falling to Tokyo Verdy with a 1-3 away defeat. While the team often adopts a defensive approach and rarely scores more than one goal per match, their solid defense could be the key to a successful outcome in future games.
Match Results: Mito Hollyhock
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 19;
- First-half wins at home for hosts - 4; for visitors away - 1; number of draws - 4;
- Average first-half total: 1.05;
- Today's home team scores on average 0.53, while the visitors net 0.53.
First-Half Stats: Machida Zelvia (home) vs Mito Hollyhock (away)
- matches played in the tournament: 0 vs 1;
- wins: 0 (0%) vs 0 (0%);
- losses: 0 (0%) vs 1 (100%);
- draws: 0 (0%) vs 0 (0%);
- Average goals scored: 0 vs 2;
- Average goals conceded: 0 vs 2.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- wins: 6 vs 3;
- losses: 0 vs 2;
- draws: 4 vs 5;
- Average first-half total: 1.5 (scored - 1.3, conceded - 0.2) vs 0.8 (scored - 0.4, conceded - 0.4).
- Machida Zelvia scored in the 1st half in 6 of last 7 games.
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 19;
- home team wins - 5, away team wins - 6, draws - 8.
Statistics: Machida Zelvia vs Mito Hollyhock
- matches played in the tournament: 1 vs 1;
- wins: 1 vs 0;
- win percentage: 100% vs 0%;
- losses: 0 vs 1;
- draws: 0 vs 0.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 7 vs 5;
- losses: 3 vs 4;
- draws: 0 vs 1.
- Mito Hollyhock won with a +1.5 handicap in 12 of last 13 games against Machida Zelvia.
- Mito Hollyhock won with a +1.5 handicap in 16 of last 17 away games.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- the home team scores on average - 1.11, the guests - 1.47;
- average over/under goals in head-to-head matches - 2.58;
- both teams scored: overall - 8; at the home team's field - 3.
- Machida Zelvia have scored over 1.5 goals in 7 of last 8 games.
Prediction on corners
Machida Zelvia: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 1; at home field - 0;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.8; at home field - 4.83.
Mito Hollyhock: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4, away - 4;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 3.6; away - 3.5.
- Mito Hollyhock have taken over 2.5 corners in last 5 away games against Machida Zelvia.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 19;
- both teams scored all-time - 8 times;
- on the home team’s field - 3 times.
Statistics: Machida Zelvia vs Mito Hollyhock
- number of matches played in the tournament: 1 vs 1;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 1 vs 1;
- number of BTTS matches for Machida Zelvia at home - 0 (0%);
- number of BTTS matches for Mito Hollyhock away - 1 (100%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 6 vs 3;
- BTTS matches for Machida Zelvia at home - 4 (67%);
- BTTS matches for Mito Hollyhock away - 3 (50%).
⭐ Editor's Prediction
Mito Hollyhock appear to be the favorites thanks to their powerful attacking style and current form, boasting a three-game winning streak heading into this matchup. Their ambition to solidify their position among the league leaders adds extra motivation for the "Blue Devils." However, considering Mito Hollyhock's resilient defense and the head-to-head stats (12 out of 13 times the visitors either won or lost by no more than one goal), it's reasonable to expect a tight contest with the possibility of both teams finding the net.