Fagiano Okayama FC vs FC Machida Zelvia, J. League 2025 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Fagiano Okayama FC vs FC Machida Zelvia — J. League at City Light Stadium.
- Fagiano Okayama FC 18 games · 26 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 May | FC Machida Zelvia | H | 2–2 | D |
| 18 May | Albirex Niigata | H | 2–1 | W |
| 10 May | Kashiwa Reysol | A | 0–2 | L |
| 06 May | Nagoya Grampus | A | 0–0 | D |
| 03 May | Vissel Kobe | A | 0–2 | L |
| 29 Apr | Tokyo Verdy | H | 0–1 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 May | Fagiano Okayama FC | A | 2–2 | D |
| 17 May | Kashiwa Reysol | H | 3–0 | W |
| 11 May | Shimizu S-Pulse | A | 2–2 | D |
| 07 May | Kyoto Sanga FC | H | 1–2 | L |
| 03 May | Kashima Antlers | A | 0–1 | L |
| 29 Apr | Cerezo Osaka FC | A | 2–1 | W |
Season Stats
| Fagiano Okayama FC | FC Machida Zelvia | |
|---|---|---|
| #6 | Position | #13 |
| 26 | Points | 37 |
| 18 | Played | 18 |
| 8 / 0 / 10 | W / D / L | 13 / 0 / 5 |
| 41 | Scored | 42 |
| 46 | Conceded | 33 |
| -5 | GD | +9 |
| 1.44 | PPG | 2.06 |
| 44% | Win % | 72% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
100%
Clean Sheets
Fagiano Okayama FC this season
Fagiano Okayama FC this season
100%
Clean Sheets
FC Machida Zelvia this season
FC Machida Zelvia this season
Fagiano Okayama FC are 6th (26 pts). FC Machida Zelvia are 13th (37 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Fagiano Okayama FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/–
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
FC Machida Zelvia
0-15
–/–
16-30
1/–
31-45
1/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
1/–
76+
1/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at City Light Stadium!
- 5' The energy levels are beginning to show. Go Kuroda might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 10' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 15' Fagiano Okayama FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined FC Machida Zelvia backline.
- 20' FC Machida Zelvia seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 25' Hijiri Kato has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 26' GOAL! Kazunari Ichimi scores on 26. Assisted by Ryunosuke Sato
- 31' Fagiano Okayama FC are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 36' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Hokuto Shimoda made 439 appearances and scored 9 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 41' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 46' The whistle greets Shota Fujio as he departs to be replaced by Takaya Numata.
- 51' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Fagiano Okayama FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 55' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Takaya Kimura makes it 2-0.
- 60' Fagiano Okayama FC have won 51 goals from 56 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 62' The whistle greets Kazunari Ichimi as he departs to be replaced by Lucao.
- 63' FC Machida Zelvia make a change. Keiya Sento trudges off to be replaced by Hokuto Shimoda on 63 minutes.
- 68' Ibuki Fujita has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
- 72' A change in the Fagiano Okayama FC ranks — Ataru Esaka exits the field as Masaya Matsumoto enters on 72.
- 76' Brilliant from the ! Yuki Soma makes it 2-1 with a superb finish on 76.
- 81' A stunning finish from Mitchell Duke — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 84' The Fagiano Okayama FC manager makes a substitution. Ryunosuke Sato departs to be replaced by Noah Browne.
- 89' A quiet spell here at City Light Stadium. Fagiano Okayama FC seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 90' Kanji Kuwayama has so much to prove this time. He replaces Takuma Nishimura on 90 minute.
- 2-2 the final result. will be bitterly disappointed.
Lineups
Fagiano Okayama FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 49
- 43
- 18
-
22
Kazunari Ichimi ↓ Lucao 62'
- 2
-
8
Ataru Esaka ↓ Masaya Matsumoto 72'
- 24
-
39
Ryunosuke Sato ↓ Noah Browne 84'
- 50
-
27
Takaya Kimura ↓ Hiroto Iwabuchi 72'
-
14
Ryo Tabei ↓ Ryo Takeuchi 84'
Bench
-
7
Ryo Takeuchi ↑ 84'
-
28
Masaya Matsumoto ↑ 72'
- 33
-
99
Lucao ↑ 62'
-
45
Noah Browne ↑ 84'
-
19
Hiroto Iwabuchi ↑ 72'
- 5
- 21
- 16
FC Machida Zelvia Lineups
Starting XI
- 20
- 1
- 3
-
8
Keiya Sento ↓ Hokuto Shimoda 63'
-
9
Shota Fujio ↓ Takaya Numata 46'
- 16
- 50
-
10
Sang-ho Na ↓ Yuki Soma 63'
- 26
- 6
-
90
Se-hun Oh ↓ Mitchell Duke 62'
Bench
-
18
Hokuto Shimoda ↑ 63'
- 23
-
7
Yuki Soma ↑ 63'
- 13
-
15
Mitchell Duke ↑ 62'
-
49
Kanji Kuwayama ↑ 90'
-
22
Takaya Numata ↑ 46'
- 30
Coach
Go Kuroda
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Kazunari Ichimi | 1 |
| Takaya Kimura | 1 |
| Gen Shoji | 1 |
| Yuki Soma | 1 |
| Mitchell Duke | 1 |
Head to Head
Fagiano Okayama FC Form
2025-05-25
Fagiano Okayama FC
2–2
FC Machida Zelvia
D
2025-05-18
Fagiano Okayama FC
2–1
Albirex Niigata
W
2025-05-10
Kashiwa Reysol
2–0
Fagiano Okayama FC
L
2025-05-06
Nagoya Grampus
0–0
Fagiano Okayama FC
D
2025-05-03
Vissel Kobe
2–0
Fagiano Okayama FC
L
2025-04-29
Fagiano Okayama FC
0–1
Tokyo Verdy
L
FC Machida Zelvia Form
2025-05-25
Fagiano Okayama FC
2–2
FC Machida Zelvia
D
2025-05-17
FC Machida Zelvia
3–0
Kashiwa Reysol
W
2025-05-11
Shimizu S-Pulse
2–2
FC Machida Zelvia
D
2025-05-07
FC Machida Zelvia
1–2
Kyoto Sanga FC
L
2025-05-03
Kashima Antlers
1–0
FC Machida Zelvia
L
2025-04-29
Cerezo Osaka FC
1–2
FC Machida Zelvia
W
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
2.02
Fagiano Okayama FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
2.2
FC Machida Zelvia xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 78% + Fagiano Okayama FC or FC Machida Zelvia 77%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 4.22
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 98% |
|
2% |
| ± 1.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 2.5 | 78% |
|
22% |
| ± 3.5 | 60% |
|
40% |
| ± 4.5 | 41% |
|
59% |
Double Chance
Fagiano Okayama FC or Draw
61%
Draw or FC Machida Zelvia
62%
Fagiano Okayama FC or FC Machida Zelvia
77%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Fagiano Okayama FC win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
7.3%
1 – 2
7%
2 – 2
Actual
2 – 1
6.5%
1 – 3
5.1%
2 – 3
5.1%
3 – 2
4.7%
3 – 1
4.3%
0 – 2
3.7%
3 – 3
3.4%
2 – 0
3.1%
0 – 1
2.9%
Asian Handicap — Fagiano Okayama FC
| Handicap | Fagiano Okayama FC covers | Push | FC Machida Zelvia covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 9% | — | 91% |
| -2 | 9% | 11% | 80% |
| -1.5 | 20% | — | 80% |
| -1 | 20% | 16% | 64% |
| -0.5 | 36% | — | 64% |
| +0.5 | 57% | — | 43% |
| +1 | 57% | 17% | 25% |
| +1.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +2 | 75% | 13% | 12% |
| +2.5 | 88% | — | 12% |
Clean Sheet
Fagiano Okayama FC keeps clean sheet
12%
✓
FC Machida Zelvia keeps clean sheet
14%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

