Machida Zelvia and Urawa Reds face each other on Sunday 08.23.2026, at 11:30 (UK Time), in a J1 League 2026/27 match. The game will take place at Machida Zelvia's home ground, the Machida GION Stadium (Nozudu).
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Football Club Machida Zelvia and Urawa Reds, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
APWin predictions for Machida Zelvia vs Urawa Reds
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Machida Zelvia preview
Machida Zelvia heads into the match with the following record in the J1 League: in 2 matches, Football Club Machida Zelvia secured 2 victories, 0 draws, and 0 losses, maintaining an average of 3 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Zelvia's 2026/27 season, the team has achieved a total of 10 victories so far.
Machida Zelvia has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 27 goals, of which 9 were scored in the J1 League, resulting in an average of 4.5 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Yuki Soma, who has found the back of the net 4 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Keiya Sento has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 2 assists.
On the defensive side, Machida Zelvia has conceded 1 goals in the J1 League (an average of 0.5 per game) and 9 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 0.6 per match in the 2026/27 campaign.
Urawa Reds preview
Urawa Reds comes into the game with 2 matches played so far in the J1 League. They have secured 0 victories, 0 draws, and 2 losses, maintaining an average of 0 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2026/27 season, the team has recorded 0 wins, 0 draws, and 2 losses.
Urawa Reds's attack has been highly effective, scoring 4 goals during this period. Of that total, 4 were netted in the J1 League, with an average of 2 goals per game. The overall season average is 2.
Urawa Reds's offensive system is led by Takuro Kaneko, the team's top scorer this season. The japanese forward has found the back of the net 1 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Ryoma Watanabe. The midfielder has contributed with 2 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 8 goals with an average of 4 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 8 goals in 2 matches, averaging 4 per match.
Head to head: Machida Zelvia vs Urawa Reds
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Machida Zelvia
Japan - J1 League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W W L W W |
2.4 |
| Home | W W W W W |
3 |
| Away | W W L D W |
2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 100% | 0% | 100% |
| Goals | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| Scored | 4.5 | 0 | 4.5 |
| Conceded | 0.5 | 0 | 0.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 0% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 50% | 0% | 50% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 50% | 0% | 50% |
|
xG
|
1.38 | 0 | 1.88 |
|
xGA
|
0.51 | 0 | 1.01 |
Urawa Reds
Japan - J1 League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L L W W L |
1.2 |
| Home | L W D W L |
1.4 |
| Away | L W L L D |
0.8 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Goals | 6 | 5 | 7 |
| Scored | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Conceded | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Both Teams to Score | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 50% | 0% | 100% |
|
xG
|
1.25 | 0.52 | 1.98 |
|
xGA
|
2.23 | 2.72 | 1.74 |
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