Yokohama Marinos vs Zelvia Prediction 23 August 2025
In the upcoming match, Yokohama Marinos host Machida Zelvia on their home turf. The encounter promises to be intriguing as the visitors are in sensational form, having won 11 consecutive matches. Their attack is both prolific and consistent. Meanwhile, the hosts are facing challenging times, sitting low in the standings and displaying erratic performances in recent games. Both teams approach the match with different objectives: Yokohama need to climb up the table, while Machida aim to solidify their lead.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the teams took place on 31 May 2025 and ended with a 0-3 scoreline. Here's a comparative breakdown of the statistics from that encounter (home team - Machida Zelvia):
- possession: 56% vs 44%;
- corners: 5 vs 1;
- fouls: 11 vs 8;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 1;
- shots on target: 6 vs 3.
📊Statistical preview of the official encounters between Yokohama Marinos and Machida Zelvia:
- 4 matches played;
- home team victories - 2, away team victories - 2, draws - 0;
- goals scored - 7 for Yokohama, 8 for Machida;
- average goals in the 1st half - 2, in the 2nd half - 1.75;
- average total goals per match - 3.75.
Head-to-head statistics Yokohama Marinos - Zelvia

Yokohama Marinos Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on as part of the J-League 1 tournament (home team - Shimizu S-Pulse, away team - Yokohama F. Marinos). The match concluded with a score of 1-3.
Here are the game statistics (Yokohama F. Marinos vs Shimizu S-Pulse):
- possession percentage: 36% vs 64%;
- corner kicks: 4 vs 6;
- fouls: 18 vs 10;
- yellow cards: 5 vs 2;
- shots on target: 6 vs 6.
Yokohama Marinos are in a tough spot at this point in the season. The team sits in 18th place in the league, displaying inconsistent performances. Over their last 10 matches, they've managed just 4 wins, suffered 5 losses, and secured 1 draw. Their average scoring rate is only 1 goal per game, while conceding an average of 1.31 goals per match. This highlights a weak defense and insufficient attacking efficiency. Their most recent encounter with this opponent ended in a 0-3 defeat for Yokohama.
Match Results: Yokohama Marinos

Machida Zelvia Team Overview
The visitors last played an official match on in the J-League 1 tournament, with Machida Zelvia hosting Gamba Osaka. The match concluded with a 3-1 scoreline.
Here are the match statistics (Machida Zelvia vs Gamba Osaka):
- possession percentage: 49% vs 51%;
- corner kicks: 5 vs 3;
- fouls: 11 vs 10;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 0;
- shots on target: 6 vs 7.
Machida Zelvia are showcasing impressive form with a streak of 10 consecutive victories across all competitions, including the J-League 1, where they currently sit atop the table. The team is renowned for their potent attack, averaging over 2 goals per game while conceding just 0.4 goals in their last 10 matches.
Match Results: Machida Zelvia
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Machida Zelvia
Machida Zelvia have been the standout sensation of the season, consistently impressing with their stability and ambition. This summer, the club underwent a transfer overhaul, bringing in 17 new players while 19 departed, reshaping the squad from central defense to attack. Among the new arrivals are the seasoned defender Ryuho Kikuchi from Vissel Kobe, the reliable Daihachi Okamura from Consadole Sapporo, and the returning goalkeeper Kosei Tani. In midfield, Hiroyuki Mae and Ryohei Shirasaki have joined, adding balance and creativity to the team.
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 4;
- First-half wins for the home team - 0; for the away team - 1; draws - 1;
- Average first-half total: 2;
- Today's home side averages 1.25 goals, while the visitors average 0.75.
First-half Statistics: Yokohama Marinos (home) vs Machida Zelvia (away)
- Matches played in the tournament: 13 vs 13;
- Wins: 5 (38.46%) vs 4 (30.77%);
- Losses: 3 (23.08%) vs 2 (15.38%);
- Draws: 5 (38.46%) vs 7 (53.85%);
- Average goals scored: 1.08 vs 0.77;
- Average goals conceded: 0.38 vs 0.31.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- Wins: 3 vs 7;
- Losses: 3 vs 0;
- Draws: 4 vs 3;
- Average first-half total: 1 (scored - 0.6, conceded - 0.4) vs 1.2 (scored - 1.1, conceded - 0.1).
- Machida Zelvia have won the first half in 7 of their last 8 matches (J-League 1).
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 4;
- Home wins - 2, Away wins - 2, Draws - 0.
Statistics: Yokohama Marinos vs Machida Zelvia
- Matches played in the tournament: 26 vs 27;
- Wins: 6 vs 15;
- Win percentage: 23% vs 56%;
- Losses: 14 vs 8;
- Draws: 6 vs 4.
Last 10 Matches:
- Wins: 4 vs 10;
- Losses: 5 vs 0;
- Draws: 1 vs 0.
- Machida Zelvia are on an 11-match winning streak.
- Machida Zelvia have won 8 consecutive games in J-League 1.
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- The home team averages - 1.75 goals, the visitors - 2;
- Average total goals in head-to-head matches - 3.75;
- Both teams have scored: overall - 3 times; at the home team's ground - 2 times.
Statistics: Yokohama Marinos vs Machida Zelvia
- Average total in the tournament: 2.31 vs 2.52;
- Average goals scored: 1 vs 1.56;
- Average first-half total: 0.58 vs 0.78;
- Average second-half total: 0.42 vs 0.78;
- Yokohama Marinos' average home total in the tournament - 1;
- Machida Zelvia's average away total in the tournament - 1.62;
- Last 10 matches (average total): 1.1 (home - 0.75) vs 2.3 (away - 2.33).
- Machida Zelvia have scored over 1.5 goals in 7 of their last 8 matches (J-League 1).
Corners Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches
- Average corners in head-to-head matches - 9.75 (4.25 for the home team and 5.5 for the visitors);
- Average corners at the home ground - 11 (5.5 for the home team and 5.5 for the visitors).
Yokohama Marinos: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 4.54; at home - 4.92;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 5.2; at home - 8.5.
Machida Zelvia: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 4.04, away - 4.46;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 5.4; away - 6.67.
- Yokohama Marinos have delivered over 4.5 corners at home in 7 of their last 8 matches (J-League 1).
Cards Prediction
Yokohama Marinos: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 1.62; at home - 1.54;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 2; at home - 1.5.
Machida Zelvia: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 1.33, away - 1.23;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 1; away - 0.67.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 4;
- Both teams have scored overall - 3 times;
- At the home team's ground - 2 times.
Statistics: Yokohama Marinos vs Machida Zelvia
- Total matches played in the tournament: 26 vs 27;
- Total matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 10 vs 11;
- Yokohama Marinos BTTS at home - 5 (38%);
- Machida Zelvia BTTS away - 6 (46%).
Last 10 matches:
- Total BTTS matches: 2 vs 4;
- Yokohama Marinos BTTS at home - 0 (0%);
- Machida Zelvia BTTS away - 1 (33%).