Zelvia vs Urawa Prediction 22 May 2026
🔊 Matchday 18 of the J1 League kicks off with a clash between Machida Zelvia and Urawa Red Diamonds. The hosts are riding an impressive eight-match unbeaten streak, while the visitors recently put together a run of four consecutive victories. In the reverse fixture, Machida snatched all three points with a late winner in the 81st minute, and now Urawa travel looking for payback and aiming to secure a top-four finish in the regular season. Can they pull it off?
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 22 March 2026 and ended with a scoreline of 1:2. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Urawa Red Diamonds):
- ball possession percentage: 52% vs 48%;
- corner kicks: 6 vs 2;
- fouls: 8 vs 12;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 2;
- shots on target: 6 vs 6.
📊Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Machida Zelvia and Urawa Red Diamonds:
- played 6 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 2, for the away team - 2, draws - 2;
- number of goals - 7 against 13;
- average total in the 1st half - 1.17, in the 2nd half - 2.17;
- average total goals in the match - 3.33.
Head-to-head statistics Zelvia - Urawa
Machida Zelvia Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the J1 League tournament (home team - Kawasaki Frontale, away team - Machida Zelvia). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:1.
Here's the game statistics (Machida Zelvia vs Kawasaki Frontale):
- ball possession: 38% vs 62%;
- corner kicks: 2 vs 9;
- fouls: 10 vs 9;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 1;
- shots on target: 2 vs 9.
Machida Zelvia continue to impress with their consistency. The team currently sit third in the Eastern group with 34 points, having picked up 12 wins from 17 rounds and a goal difference of 22:19. Their main strength lies in their rock-solid home defense: Machida have kept three consecutive clean sheets at home, collecting two wins and a draw during that span.
In their previous outing against Kawasaki Frontale, Go Kuroda’s men were unlucky not to come away with more. The match ended level after regular time, before Machida fell short in the penalty shootout (4-5). Tete Yengi netted the opener in the 40th minute, but the visitors found an equalizer as late as the 89th. That result extended Machida’s unbeaten run in regulation to eight league matches.
Match Results: Machida Zelvia
Urawa Red Diamonds Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the J1 League tournament (home team - Urawa Red Diamonds, away - Tokyo). The match concluded with a scoreline of 0:0.
Here are the match stats (Urawa Red Diamonds vs Tokyo):
- ball possession: 55% vs 45%;
- corner kicks: 6 vs 7;
- fouls: 6 vs 11;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 0;
- shots on target: 2 vs 6.
Urawa Red Diamonds head into this fixture riding the momentum of a significant surge up the table. They currently sit fifth in the Eastern Group with 25 points, having registered seven wins against ten defeats. Their goal difference stands at 25 scored and 17 conceded. Notably, Maciej Skorża’s side have claimed more than half of their points away from home.
In the previous round, Urawa hosted FC Tokyo and fell short in a penalty shootout following a goalless draw in regulation time, bringing their four-match winning streak to an end. The visitors dominated the match and were fully deserving of taking two points. Prior to that setback, the Reds put together an impressive run of four straight victories, outscoring their opponents by a combined 9-1.
Match Results: Urawa Red Diamonds
Match Outcome Prediction
Head-to-head meetings:
- Matches played - 6;
- Home wins - 2, Away wins - 2, Draws - 2.
Stats: Machida Zelvia vs Urawa Red Diamonds
- Matches in the competition: 17 vs 17;
- Wins: 12 vs 7;
- Win percentage: 71% vs 41%;
- Losses: 5 vs 10;
- Draws: 0 vs 0.
Last 10 matches:
- Wins: 7 vs 4;
- Losses: 3 vs 6;
- Draws: 0 vs 0.
- Machida Zelvia have avoided defeat in 10 of their last 11 matches.
- Machida Zelvia are unbeaten in their last 8 J1 League fixtures.
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-head (average total goals):
- Home side - 1.17, Away side - 2.17;
- Average total in head-to-head - 3.33;
- Both teams have scored: overall - 4 times; at the home ground - 2 times.
Average Total Stats: Machida Zelvia vs Urawa Red Diamonds
- In the competition: 2.41 vs 2.47;
- Goals scored: 1.29 vs 1.47;
- First half: 0.76 vs 0.53;
- Second half: 0.53 vs 0.94;
- Machida Zelvia at home in the competition - 1;
- Urawa Red Diamonds away in the competition - 1.5;
- Last 10 matches: 1.1 (home - 1) vs 1.5 (away - 1.75).
- Machida Zelvia have scored under 1.5 goals at home in 7 of their last 8 matches.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-head meetings:
- Matches played - 6;
- Both teams have scored overall - 4 times;
- At the home ground - twice.
Stats: Machida Zelvia vs Urawa Red Diamonds
- Matches played in the competition: 17 vs 17;
- Season matches with both teams scoring (BTTS): 9 vs 8;
- Machida Zelvia, BTTS at home - 3 (38%);
- Urawa Red Diamonds, BTTS away - 3 (38%).
Last 10 matches:
- BTTS matches: 3 vs 5;
- Machida Zelvia, BTTS at home - 0 (0%);
- Urawa Red Diamonds, BTTS away - 2 (50%).
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Neither side is known for their attacking flair-especially Machida Zelvia, whose matches tend to be low-scoring affairs thanks to disciplined defending and a cautious approach up front. The stats back this up: under 2.5 goals has landed in 10 of Machida’s last 11 games across all competitions. All signs point to another cagey contest. Our prediction: a 1-0 home win.No comments
Betting Tips: Machida Zelvia - Urawa Red Diamonds
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