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Friday, 22 May 2026

New National Stadium · Referee F. Nakamura · Analysis updated 02:43 UTC

Machida Zelvia vs Urawa Prediction, Odds & Statistics

Our Poisson-based model projects 1.51 expected goals for Machida Zelvia and 1.13 for Urawa, a combined total of 2.64. That distribution gives Machida Zelvia the largest share of the 1X2 market at 46%, with the draw at 26%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 49% for over 2.5 goals and 53% for both teams to score, with 1–1 the single most likely scoreline at 12%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 46% favourite still loses or draws roughly 54% of the time.

Model pick

Machida Zelvia to Win

45.8% probability

Low confidence

Expected goals

1.51 – 1.13

Model version

poisson-v2

Probabilities are statistical estimates, not guarantees.

Match result (1X2)

Machida Zelvia win46%
Draw26%
Urawa win29%

Double chance 1X

71%

Double chance 12

74%

Double chance X2

54%

Goals markets

Over 1.5 goals74%
Over 2.5 goals49%
Over 3.5 goals27%
Both teams to score53%

Correct score

  • 1–112.2%
  • 1–010.8%
  • 2–19.2%
  • 2–08.1%
  • 0–18.1%

Why the model likes this

  • Machida Zelvia home form

    13 points from their last 5 home matches in our dataset.

  • Urawa away threat

    Scored in 4 of their last 5 away fixtures.

  • Most likely outcome

    The model rates Machida Zelvia to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 46%, against 46% / 26% / 29% for home, draw and away.

  • Expected goals balance

    Projected 1.51 goals for Machida Zelvia and 1.13 for Urawa, a combined 2.64 — an open game on paper.

Recent form

Machida Zelvia

  • 2026-08-15T10:00:00.000Z · A vs JEF United Chiba · 4-0 (W)
  • 2026-08-08T10:00:00.000Z · A vs FC Tokyo · 5-1 (W)
  • 2026-07-18T07:45:00.000Z · H vs Fujieda MYFC · 2-1 (W)
  • 2026-06-06T06:00:00.000Z · H vs Nagoya Grampus · 2-1 (W)
  • 2026-05-30T05:00:00.000Z · A vs Nagoya Grampus · 2-2 (D)

Urawa

  • 2026-08-15T10:00:00.000Z · H vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima · 1-4 (L)
  • 2026-08-07T10:30:00.000Z · A vs Gamba Osaka · 3-4 (L)
  • 2026-08-01T09:00:00.000Z · H vs Omiya Ardija · 2-2 (D)
  • 2026-07-21T07:30:00.000Z · H vs Fujieda MYFC · 2-0 (W)
  • 2026-07-17T08:00:00.000Z · A vs FC Ryukyu · 4-5 (L)

Head-to-head

Head-to-head history is temporarily unavailable. The prediction below is unaffected — it is built from current form, home and away performance, goals data and competition statistics.

J1 League table

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#TeamPWDLGDPts
1Kashima1815032045
2FC Tokyo1813051437
3Machida Zelvia181305637
4Kawasaki Frontale181008-228
5Tokyo Verdy181008-428
6Urawa187011325
7Yokohama F. Marinos186012-320
8Kashiwa Reysol187011-220
9Mito Hollyhock186012-1618
10JEF United Chiba183015-1612
1Vissel Kobe181107435
2Cerezo Osaka181107931
3Nagoya Grampus181008231
4Sanfrecce Hiroshima181008830
5Gamba Osaka181008628
6Fagiano Okayama188010-326
7Shimizu S-pulse188010-224
8Kyoto Sanga188010-623
9V-varen Nagasaki187011-821
10Avispa Fukuoka187011-1021

Predictions are statistical estimates generated from historical and current team data. They are provided for information and entertainment only and are not betting advice. 18+ only.