Zelvia vs Fagiano Prediction 27 September 2025
The upcoming clash between Machida Zelvia and Fagiano Okayama promises to deliver thrilling football. Both teams have shown inconsistency, adding a layer of intrigue to this matchup. Their encounters are typically goal-laden, and the current stats for both sides back this up. Machida Zelvia are in excellent form, aiming to solidify their spot at the top, while Fagiano Okayama are fighting to climb the standings. A key factor will be the home side's attacking prowess and the visitors' ability to defend under pressure.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams was on 25 May 2025, ending in a 2-2 draw. Here's a comparative breakdown of the stats from that match (home team - Fagiano Okayama):
- possession: 43% vs 57%;
- corner kicks: 2 vs 4;
- fouls: 8 vs 12;
- shots on target: 4 vs 3.
📊Statistical preview of the official encounters between Machida Zelvia and Fagiano Okayama:
- 21 matches played;
- home victories - 7, away victories - 5, draws - 9;
- goals scored - 30 to 24;
- average total goals in the first half - 1.14, in the second half - 1.43;
- average total goals per match - 2.57.
Head-to-head statistics Zelvia - Fagiano

Machida Zelvia Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on as part of the J-League 1 tournament (home team - Kyoto Sanga, away team - Machida Zelvia). The match ended in a 1-1 draw.
Here are the game statistics (Machida Zelvia vs Kyoto Sanga):
- possession: 30% vs 70%;
- corners: 1 vs 10;
- fouls: 13 vs 7;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 2;
- shots on target: 2 vs 5.
Machida Zelvia are currently enjoying a successful spell, securing 5 wins and suffering just 1 defeat in their last 10 matches, showcasing consistent performances. In their most recent outings, they recorded a draw against Nagoya (0-0), a narrow loss to Kawasaki (2-3), and a commanding victory over Yokohama (4-1). The hosts sit in 5th place in the standings, thanks to their aggressive playing style and high-scoring ability, averaging 1.52 goals per match. They boast a confident attack supported by a reliable defense, although they can occasionally show signs of inconsistency.
Match Results: Machida Zelvia

Fagiano Okayama Team Overview
The visitors last played an official match on in the J1 League, with Fagiano Okayama hosting Yokohama. The match ended in a 0-0 draw.
Here's a breakdown of the game stats (Fagiano Okayama vs Yokohama):
- possession: 49% vs 51%;
- corners: 6 vs 3;
- fouls: 19 vs 11;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 1;
- shots on target: 3 vs 0.
Fagiano Okayama are striving to climb above the mid-table ranks but are grappling with consistency, having secured only 4 wins in their last 10 matches. The team sits 12th in the standings, conceding just over a goal per game on average. Recent outings include a draw against Tokyo Verdy (1-1) and defeats to Shonan Bellmare (0-3) and Consadole Sapporo (1-2). In their previous head-to-head with Machida Zelvia, they played out a 2-2 draw, suggesting the potential for another closely contested encounter.
Match Results: Fagiano Okayama
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 21;
- Home wins - 7, Away wins - 5, Draws - 9.
Statistics: Machida Zelvia vs Fagiano Okayama
- Matches played in the tournament: 31 vs 31;
- Wins: 15 vs 11;
- Win percentage: 48% vs 35%;
- Losses: 9 vs 13;
- Draws: 7 vs 7.
Last 10 Matches:
- Wins: 5 vs 4;
- Losses: 1 vs 5;
- Draws: 4 vs 1.
- Fagiano Okayama have covered the +1.5 handicap in 13 of their last 15 matches (J-League 1).
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- The home team averages - 1.43 goals, the away team - 1.14;
- Average total goals in head-to-head matches - 2.57;
- Both teams scored: overall - 14 times; at the home team's ground - 8 times.
Statistics: Machida Zelvia vs Fagiano Okayama
- Average total in the tournament: 2.58 vs 1.97;
- Average goals scored: 1.52 vs 0.9;
- Average first-half total: 0.77 vs 0.45;
- Average second-half total: 0.74 vs 0.45;
- Machida Zelvia: average total at home in the tournament - 1.47;
- Fagiano Okayama: average total away in the tournament - 0.86;
- Last 10 matches (average total): 1.8 (home - 2) vs 1.1 (away - 1.75).
- Machida Zelvia have conceded in eight consecutive head-to-head matches against these opponents.
Corners Prediction
Machida Zelvia: Statistics
- Season: average tournament total - 4.16; at home - 4.07;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 5.2; at home - 6.
Fagiano Okayama: Statistics
- Season: average tournament total - 5.03, away - 4.5;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 4.9; away - 3.5.
Cards Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches
- Average total yellow cards in head-to-head matches - 2 (1 for the home team and 1 for the visitors);
- Average total yellow cards at the home ground - 2.4 (1.3 for the home team and 1.1 for the visitors).
Machida Zelvia: Statistics
- Season: average tournament total - 1.39; at home - 1.33;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 1.3; at home - 0.86.
Fagiano Okayama: Statistics
- Season: average tournament total - 1.13, away - 1.07;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 1.4; away - 1.5.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 21;
- Both teams scored overall - 14 times;
- At the home team's ground - 8 times.
Statistics: Machida Zelvia vs Fagiano Okayama
- Total matches played in the tournament: 31 vs 31;
- Total matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 14 vs 11;
- BTTS for Machida Zelvia at home - 6 (40%);
- BTTS for Fagiano Okayama away - 5 (36%).
Last 10 Matches:
- Total BTTS matches: 5 vs 4;
- BTTS for Machida Zelvia at home - 3 (43%);
- BTTS for Fagiano Okayama away - 2 (50%).
- Machida Zelvia have both scored and conceded in six of their last seven head-to-head meetings with these opponents.