Fagiano vs Zelvia Prediction 25 May 2025
Fagiano Okayama and Machida Zelvia are set to clash in an exciting upcoming match. Both teams are undergoing changes within their squads as they seek to find the optimal strategy for the season's end. While the hosts aim to solidify their mid-table position, the visitors are eager to secure their spot among the leaders. Despite recent setbacks, both teams demonstrate the potential to create a tense battle. Fagiano's playing style focuses on defense with minimal forward risks, whereas Machida leans towards a more aggressive attacking approach.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 05 August 2023 and ended with a 1-3 scoreline. Here's a comparative breakdown of the stats from that match (home team - Fagiano Okayama):
- corners: 5 vs 7;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 3.
📊Statistical preview of the official encounters between Fagiano Okayama and Machida Zelvia:
- 20 matches played;
- home team victories - 5, away team victories - 7, draws - 8;
- goals scored - 22 for the home side, 28 for the visitors;
- average first-half total - 1.15, second-half - 1.35;
- average total goals per match - 2.5.
Head-to-head statistics Fagiano - Zelvia

Fagiano Okayama Team Overview
The last official match took place on as part of the J-League 1 tournament, featuring Fagiano Okayama at home against Albirex Niigata. The match concluded with a 2-1 victory.
Here are the match statistics (Fagiano Okayama vs Albirex Niigata):
- possession: 44% vs 56%;
- corner kicks: 7 vs 2;
- fouls: 11 vs 12;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 1;
- shots on target: 6 vs 3.
Fagiano Okayama are exhibiting inconsistent form this season. They sit in 12th place, struggling offensively with an average of less than one goal per match. The team's strength lies in their defense, conceding few goals thanks to a well-structured backline. However, they face challenges transitioning from defense to attack due to a lack of creativity up front. Their most recent head-to-head encounter with Machida ended in a 1-3 defeat.
Match Results: Fagiano Okayama

Machida Zelvia Team Overview
The visitors played their last official match on in the J.League Cup, with Yokohama hosting Machida Zelvia. The game concluded with a 1-1 draw.
Here are the match statistics (Machida Zelvia vs Yokohama):
- possession: 50% vs 50%;
- corners: 6 vs 6;
- fouls: 0 vs 0;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 2;
- shots on target: 7 vs 7.
Machida Zelvia sit higher in the league standings and are keen to maintain their position among the top seven teams. Their attack appears more productive compared to their opponents, as evidenced by recent match statistics-averaging 1.18 goals per game this season. However, their defense leaves much to be desired, with the number of goals conceded often posing a hurdle to the team's success. Despite this, the visitors have the ability to put pressure on their opponents' defense and create numerous chances in front of goal.
Match Results: Machida Zelvia
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-head Matches:
- Total encounters - 20;
- First-half wins by the home team (at home) - 4; by the away team (on the road) - 1; draws - 5;
- Average first-half total: 1.15;
- Today's home side averages 0.6 goals, while the visitors average 0.55.
First-half Stats: Fagiano Okayama (home) vs Machida Zelvia (away)
- Matches played in the tournament: 9 vs 9;
- Wins: 3 (33%) vs 2 (22%);
- Losses: 0 (0%) vs 1 (11%);
- Draws: 6 (67%) vs 6 (67%);
- Average goals scored: 0.67 vs 0.78;
- Average goals conceded: 0.11 vs 0.33.
Last 10 Matches (overall):
- Wins: 1 vs 4;
- Losses: 2 vs 2;
- Draws: 7 vs 4;
- Average first-half total: 0.7 (scored - 0.3, conceded - 0.4) vs 1.1 (scored - 0.7, conceded - 0.4).
- Fagiano Okayama have drawn the first half at home in 6 of their last 7 matches (J-League 1).
- Fagiano Okayama have drawn the first half in their last 5 consecutive matches (J-League 1).
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 20;
- Home wins - 5, Away wins - 7, Draws - 8.
Stats: Fagiano Okayama vs Machida Zelvia
- Matches played in the tournament: 17 vs 17;
- Wins: 6 vs 7;
- Win percentage: 35% vs 41%;
- Losses: 7 vs 7;
- Draws: 4 vs 3.
Last 10 Matches:
- Wins: 3 vs 3;
- Losses: 5 vs 5;
- Draws: 2 vs 2.
- Fagiano Okayama have won with a +1.5 handicap in 22 of their last 24 matches.
- Fagiano Okayama have won with a +1.5 handicap at home in 20 consecutive matches.
- Fagiano Okayama have won with a +1.5 handicap in 15 of their last 17 matches (J-League 1).
- Fagiano Okayama have won with a +1.5 handicap at home in 9 consecutive matches (J-League 1).
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Today's home team average goals - 1.1, visitors - 1.4;
- Average total goals in head-to-head matches - 2.5;
- Both teams scored: all-time - 13 times; at the home team's ground - 5 times.
Stats: Fagiano Okayama vs Machida Zelvia
- Average total in the tournament: 1.59 vs 2.24;
- Average goals scored: 0.76 vs 1.18;
- First-half average total: 0.35 vs 0.65;
- Second-half average total: 0.41 vs 0.53;
- Fagiano Okayama: average home total in the tournament - 1.11;
- Machida Zelvia: average away total in the tournament - 1.33;
- Last 10 matches (average total): 0.7 (home - 1) vs 1.1 (away - 1).
- Total over 1.5 goals has hit in 10 of the last 11 head-to-head encounters between these teams.
Corners Prediction
Fagiano Okayama: Stats
- Season: average tournament total - 5.41; at home - 5.89;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 5.4; at home - 6.25.
Machida Zelvia: Stats
- Season: average tournament total - 3.59, away - 3.78;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 3; away - 3.4.
- Fagiano Okayama have had under 4.5 corners in 6 of the last 7 head-to-head meetings with these teams.
Cards Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches
- Average yellow cards in head-to-head matches - 1.9 (0.95 for the home team and 0.95 for the visitors);
- Average yellow cards at the home ground - 1.6 (0.8 for the home team and 0.8 for the visitors).
Fagiano Okayama: Stats
- Season: average tournament total - 0.94; at home - 1;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 1.3; at home - 1.75.
Machida Zelvia: Stats
- Season: average tournament total - 1.65, away - 1.56;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 1.4; away - 1.2.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 20;
- Both teams scored all-time - 13 times;
- At the home team's ground - 5 times.
Stats: Fagiano Okayama vs Machida Zelvia
- Total matches played in the tournament: 17 vs 17;
- Total matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): Fagiano Okayama - 5, Machida Zelvia - 7;
- BTTS for Fagiano Okayama at home - 3 (33%);
- BTTS for Machida Zelvia away - 4 (44%).
Last 10 Matches:
- Total BTTS matches: Fagiano Okayama - 4, Machida Zelvia - 4;
- BTTS for Fagiano Okayama at home - 2 (50%);
- BTTS for Machida Zelvia away - 2 (40%).
Editorial Prediction
Considering the form of both teams and their head-to-head history, an open match with plenty of goal-scoring opportunities for each side is anticipated. A crucial factor will be Matida's ability to exploit Faggiano's defensive weaknesses while managing their own issues at the back. This could lead to a goal exchange or at least two goals in total for the game. Betting on total goals over (1.5) is supported by statistical data from their previous encounters.