FC Tokyo vs FC Machida Zelvia, J. League 2024 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
FC Tokyo vs FC Machida Zelvia — J. League at Ajinomoto Stadium.
- FC Tokyo 18 games · 37 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
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Apr | FC Machida Zelvia | H | 1–2 | L |
| 13 Apr | Tokyo Verdy | A | 2–2 | D |
| 07 Apr | Kashima Antlers | H | 2–0 | W |
| 03 Apr | Urawa Red Diamonds | H | 2–1 | W |
| 30 Mar | Kawasaki Frontale | A | 0–3 | L |
| 16 Mar | Avispa Fukuoka | A | 3–1 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Apr | FC Tokyo | A | 2–1 | W |
| 13 Apr | Vissel Kobe | H | 1–2 | L |
| 07 Apr | Kawasaki Frontale | A | 1–0 | W |
| 03 Apr | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | H | 1–2 | L |
| 30 Mar | Sagan Tosu FC | H | 3–1 | W |
| 16 Mar | Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo | A | 2–1 | W |
Season Stats
| FC Tokyo | FC Machida Zelvia | |
|---|---|---|
| #12 | Position | #13 |
| 37 | Points | 37 |
| 18 | Played | 18 |
| 13 / 0 / 5 | W / D / L | 13 / 0 / 5 |
| 55 | Scored | 42 |
| 42 | Conceded | 33 |
| +13 | GD | +9 |
| 2.06 | PPG | 2.06 |
| 72% | Win % | 72% |
Key Stats
17%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (6 games)
H2H (6 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
FC Tokyo are 12th (37 pts). FC Machida Zelvia are 13th (37 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' The stage is set the green flag drops! Another match against FC Tōkyō and FC Machida Zelvia has kicked off!
- 5' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 10' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His FC Tōkyō side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 14' GOAL! Sang-ho Na scores on 14. Assisted by Keiya Sento
- 19' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 21' Tsuyoshi Ogashiwa makes no mistake. The score reads 0-2 and FC Tokyo are in front.
- 22' Poor challenge from Kazuki Fujimoto. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
- 25' A goal from the South Korea international Se-hun Oh! He fires home on 25 to make it 0-3!
- 30' FC Machida Zelvia fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 35' The energy levels are beginning to show. Peter Cklamovski might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 40' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 45' The travelling FC Machida Zelvia supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 46' FC Machida Zelvia manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Byron Vasquez is hanging Daigo Takahashi on the field on 46 minute.
- 51' FC Tōkyō have won 396 goals from 437 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 56' The home supporters are growing impatient. FC Tōkyō must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 61' FC Machida Zelvia manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Shunta Araki is hanging Sang-ho Na on the field on 61 minute.
- 65' Jaja Silva gets the nod from FC Tokyo. He replaces Tsuyoshi Ogashiwa and will look to change the dynamic.
- 70' FC Machida Zelvia make a change. Keiya Sento trudges off to be replaced by Takuya Yasui on 70 minutes.
- 71' Se-hun Oh makes way for Mitchell Duke at the 71 minute mark. A tactical switch from FC Machida Zelvia.
- 73' Ryunosuke Sato has so much to prove this time. He replaces Kota Tawaratsumida on 73 minute.
- 78' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 2 times this season with FC Tōkyō winning 50% of all matches.
- 83' FC Tōkyō are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against FC Machida Zelvia's shape.
- 88' Another change for FC Tokyo made on 88 minute. Kashif Bangunagande leaves to be changed by Yuto Nagatomo.
- FC Tōkyō will have plenty to reflect on. FC Machida Zelvia were simply the better side today.
Lineups
FC Tokyo Lineups
Starting XI
- 49
- 99
- 22
- 39
- 8
- 37
- 13
- 11
- 44
- 33
- 32
Bench
- 5
- 3
- 40
- 1
- 70
- 17
- 23
Coach
Peter Cklamovski
FC Machida Zelvia Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 3
-
99
Daigo Takahashi ↓ Byron Vasquez 46'
- 5
-
8
Keiya Sento ↓ Takuya Yasui 70'
- 22
-
10
Sang-ho Na ↓ Shunta Araki 61'
- 26
- 33
-
90
Se-hun Oh ↓ Mitchell Duke 71'
- 16
Bench
-
41
Takuya Yasui ↑ 70'
-
15
Mitchell Duke ↑ 71'
- 6
-
47
Shunta Araki ↑ 61'
- 4
-
39
Byron Vasquez ↑ 46'
- 42
Coach
Go Kuroda
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Kein Sato | 2 |
| Se-hun Oh | 2 |
| Ryohei Shirasaki | 1 |
| Yuki Soma | 1 |
| Takuma Nishimura | 1 |
| Soma Anzai | 1 |
| Keita Endo | 1 |
| Tsuyoshi Ogashiwa | 1 |
Head to Head
FC Tokyo Form
FC Machida Zelvia Form
2024-04-21
FC Tokyo
1–2
FC Machida Zelvia
W
2024-04-13
FC Machida Zelvia
1–2
Vissel Kobe
L
2024-04-07
Kawasaki Frontale
0–1
FC Machida Zelvia
W
2024-04-03
FC Machida Zelvia
1–2
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
L
2024-03-30
FC Machida Zelvia
3–1
Sagan Tosu FC
W
2024-03-16
Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo
1–2
FC Machida Zelvia
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
2.04
FC Tokyo xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.04
FC Machida Zelvia xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 76% + FC Tokyo or FC Machida Zelvia 76%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: FC Machida Zelvia win
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 4.08
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 97% |
|
3% |
| ± 1.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 2.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 3.5 | 57% |
|
43% |
| ± 4.5 | 38% |
|
62% |
Double Chance
FC Tokyo or Draw
62%
Draw or FC Machida Zelvia
62%
FC Tokyo or FC Machida Zelvia
76%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: FC Machida Zelvia win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
7.8%
1 – 2
Actual
2 – 1
7%
2 – 2
7%
2 – 3
4.7%
3 – 2
4.7%
1 – 3
4.7%
3 – 1
4.7%
0 – 2
3.6%
2 – 0
3.6%
3 – 3
3.3%
0 – 1
3%
Asian Handicap — FC Tokyo
| Handicap | FC Tokyo covers | Push | FC Machida Zelvia covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -2 | 10% | 12% | 78% |
| -1.5 | 22% | — | 78% |
| -1 | 22% | 17% | 61% |
| -0.5 | 39% | — | 61% |
| +0.5 | 61% | — | 39% |
| +1 | 61% | 17% | 22% |
| +1.5 | 78% | — | 22% |
| +2 | 78% | 12% | 10% |
| +2.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
Clean Sheet
FC Tokyo keeps clean sheet
14%
✓
FC Machida Zelvia keeps clean sheet
14%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

