Albirex Niigata vs FC Machida Zelvia, J. League 2024 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Albirex Niigata vs FC Machida Zelvia — J. League at Denka Big Swan Stadium.
- Albirex Niigata 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
- FC Machida Zelvia 18 games · 37 pts (2026/27)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vissel Kobe | 18 | 35 |
| 2 | Cerezo Osaka FC | 18 | 31 |
| 3 | Nagoya Grampus | 18 | 31 |
| 4 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 18 | 30 |
| 5 | Gamba Osaka | 18 | 28 |
| 6 | Fagiano Okayama FC | 18 | 26 |
| 7 | Shimizu S-Pulse | 18 | 24 |
| 8 | Kyoto Sanga FC | 18 | 23 |
| 9 | V-Varen Nagasaki | 18 | 21 |
| 10 | Avispa Fukuoka | 18 | 21 |
| 11 | Kashima Antlers | 18 | 45 |
| 12 | FC Tokyo | 18 | 37 |
| 13 | FC Machida Zelvia | 18 | 37 |
| 14 | Kawasaki Frontale | 18 | 28 |
| 15 | Tokyo Verdy | 18 | 28 |
| 16 | Urawa Red Diamonds | 18 | 25 |
| 17 | Kashiwa Reysol | 18 | 20 |
| 18 | Yokohama F.Marinos | 18 | 20 |
| 19 | FC Mito Holly Hock | 18 | 18 |
| 20 | JEF United Ichihara Chiba | 18 | 12 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Aug | FC Machida Zelvia | H | 0–0 | D |
| 17 Aug | Avispa Fukuoka | A | 1–0 | W |
| 12 Aug | Kyoto Sanga FC | H | 2–0 | W |
| 07 Aug | Jubilo Iwata | H | 2–2 | D |
| 20 Jul | Cerezo Osaka FC | A | 2–1 | W |
| 13 Jul | FC Tokyo | A | 0–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Aug | Albirex Niigata | A | 0–0 | D |
| 17 Aug | Jubilo Iwata | H | 4–0 | W |
| 11 Aug | Shonan Bellmare | H | 0–1 | L |
| 07 Aug | Cerezo Osaka FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 20 Jul | Yokohama F.Marinos | H | 1–2 | L |
| 14 Jul | Tokyo Verdy | A | 1–0 | W |
Key Stats
25%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (4 games)
H2H (4 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
100%
Clean Sheets
FC Machida Zelvia this season
FC Machida Zelvia this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
FC Machida Zelvia
0-15
–/–
16-30
1/–
31-45
1/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
1/–
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Packed stands, loud atmosphere — Albirex Niigata and FC Machida Zelvia get this one started.
- 5' Australia international Thomas Deng has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 7' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Keiya Sento on 7 minutes.
- 12' It looks like no one’s ball. Albirex Niigata is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 17' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 22' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Albirex Niigata and FC Machida Zelvia are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 27' The travelling FC Machida Zelvia supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 32' Albirex Niigata are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 37' Albirex Niigata currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 42' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 46' FC Machida Zelvia manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Hokuto Shimoda is hanging Keiya Sento on the field on 46 minute.
- 51' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
- 56' The referee reaches into his pocket. Out comes the card for Eiji Miyamoto.
- 61' The energy levels are beginning to show. Rikizo Matsuhashi might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 65' The FC Machida Zelvia bench stirs into life. Kazuki Fujimoto is withdrawn and Shunta Araki gets his opportunity.
- 68' Danilo makes way for Yota Komi at the 68 minute mark. A tactical switch from Albirex Niigata.
- 73' With 1 assists to his name this season, Mitchell Duke is clearly more than just a goal scorer for FC Machida Zelvia.
- 75' Mitchell Duke is ready to make an impact after coming on for Se-hun Oh at the 75 minute mark.
- 76' A tactical swap from Albirex Niigata — Kaito Taniguchi on, Motoki Hasegawa off on 76 minutes.
- 81' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Albirex Niigata that had 110 games and scored 119 goals.
- 85' The FC Machida Zelvia manager makes a substitution. Shota Fujio departs to be replaced by Sang-ho Na.
- 90' A quiet spell here at Denka Big Swan Stadium. FC Machida Zelvia seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- The referee brings this contest to a close. take all three points.
Lineups
Albirex Niigata Lineups
Starting XI
- 3
- 5
- 20
- 1
- 17
- 25
-
31
Yuto Horigome ↓ Hayato Inamura 76'
- 9
-
27
Motoki Nagakura ↓ Yuji Ono 68'
- 14
- 8
Bench
-
99
Yuji Ono ↑ 68'
- 21
-
7
Kaito Taniguchi ↑ 76'
-
16
Yota Komi ↑ 68'
- 32
-
45
Hayato Inamura ↑ 76'
- 30
Coach
Rikizo Matsuhashi
FC Machida Zelvia Lineups
Starting XI
-
11
Erik ↓ Byron Vasquez 46'
- 1
- 3
- 23
- 19
- 25
-
8
Keiya Sento ↓ Hokuto Shimoda 46'
-
22
Kazuki Fujimoto ↓ Shunta Araki 65'
-
9
Shota Fujio ↓ Sang-ho Na 85'
- 33
-
90
Se-hun Oh ↓ Mitchell Duke 75'
Bench
-
18
Hokuto Shimoda ↑ 46'
-
15
Mitchell Duke ↑ 75'
-
47
Shunta Araki ↑ 65'
-
10
Sang-ho Na ↑ 85'
- 26
-
39
Byron Vasquez ↑ 46'
- 42
Coach
Go Kuroda
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Shota Fujio | 2 |
| Takuma Nishimura | 2 |
| Yuki Soma | 2 |
| Soya Fujiwara | 1 |
| Yota Komi | 1 |
| Min-Gyu Jang | 1 |
Head to Head
Albirex Niigata Form
FC Machida Zelvia Form
2024-08-25
Albirex Niigata
0–0
FC Machida Zelvia
D
2024-08-17
FC Machida Zelvia
4–0
Jubilo Iwata
W
2024-08-11
FC Machida Zelvia
0–1
Shonan Bellmare
L
2024-08-07
Cerezo Osaka FC
0–0
FC Machida Zelvia
D
2024-07-20
FC Machida Zelvia
1–2
Yokohama F.Marinos
L
2024-07-14
Tokyo Verdy
0–1
FC Machida Zelvia
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.13
Albirex Niigata xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.75
FC Machida Zelvia xG
I would bet for:
Under 2.5 goals 71% + Under — clean sheet likely 63%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 1.88
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 82% |
|
18% |
| ± 1.5 | 56% |
|
44% |
| ± 2.5 | 29% |
|
71% |
| ± 3.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
| ± 4.5 | 5% |
|
95% |
Double Chance
Albirex Niigata or Draw
77%
Draw or FC Machida Zelvia
54%
Albirex Niigata or FC Machida Zelvia
69%
Half-Time Result
✓ CorrectActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
0 – 0
Actual
1 – 0
15.9%
1 – 1
13.8%
0 – 1
10%
2 – 0
9.3%
2 – 1
7.2%
1 – 2
4.7%
0 – 2
4%
3 – 0
3.5%
2 – 2
2.8%
3 – 1
2.8%
1 – 3
1.2%
Asian Handicap — Albirex Niigata
| Handicap | Albirex Niigata covers | Push | FC Machida Zelvia covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 6% | — | 94% |
| -2 | 6% | 13% | 82% |
| -1.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -1 | 18% | 24% | 57% |
| -0.5 | 43% | — | 57% |
| +0.5 | 78% | — | 22% |
| +1 | 78% | 16% | 7% |
| +1.5 | 93% | — | 7% |
| +2 | 93% | 5% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Albirex Niigata keeps clean sheet
48%
✗
FC Machida Zelvia keeps clean sheet
33%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.