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 (2026/26)
- FC Machida Zelvia 18 games · 37 pts (2026/26)
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 Tōkyō | 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
28%
Clean Sheets
Fagiano Okayama FC this season
Fagiano Okayama FC this season
44%
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
1/2
16-30
2/2
31-45
2/4
46-60
1/2
61-75
4/3
76+
5/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
FC Machida Zelvia
0-15
2/–
16-30
1/–
31-45
2/1
46-60
3/1
61-75
2/1
76+
–/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Fagiano Okayama FC launch into their encounter with FC Machida Zelvia.
- 5' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 10' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Fagiano Okayama FC and FC Machida Zelvia are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
- 15' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 20' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Fagiano Okayama FC needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 25' Hiroyuki Mae has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 18 appearances with only 0 goals this season.
- 26' Kazunari Ichimi puts Fagiano Okayama FC on the lead.
- 31' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 36' Ryo Tabei has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 2 cards already picked up this season.
- 41' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Gen Shoji made 447 appearances and scored 5 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 46' Shota Fujio makes way for Takaya Numata at the 46 minute mark. A tactical switch from FC Machida Zelvia.
- 51' It looks surprising FC Machida Zelvia does not make any changes. Hijiri Kato has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 55' GOAL! Takaya Kimura fires home to make it 2-0!
- 60' Fagiano Okayama FC are deployed in a today, looking to exploit space against FC Machida Zelvia's shape.
- 62' Lucao is replacing Kazunari Ichimi for the Fagiano Okayama FC side.
- 63' The FC Machida Zelvia bench stirs into life. Keiya Sento is withdrawn and Hokuto Shimoda gets his opportunity.
- 68' Both keepers have barely been tested. Fagiano Okayama FC and FC Machida Zelvia are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 72' The Fagiano Okayama FC manager makes a substitution. Ataru Esaka departs to be replaced by Masaya Matsumoto.
- 76' What a moment for Yuki Soma! That strike on 76 puts his side firmly in control.
- 81' A goal from the Australia international Mitchell Duke! He fires home on 81 to make it 2-2!
- 84' Time for substitution for Fagiano Okayama FC. Ryunosuke Sato is replaced by Noah Browne.
- 89' Hiroki Mochizuki has been relatively quiet despite scoring 2 goals in his last 94 appearances.
- 90' The crowd applauds Takuma Nishimura as he leaves the pitch. Kanji Kuwayama steps in for FC Machida Zelvia.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Fagiano Okayama FC 2-2 FC Machida Zelvia.
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 |
|---|---|
| Yuki Soma | 1 |
| Mitchell Duke | 1 |
| Kazunari Ichimi | 1 |
| Takaya Kimura | 1 |
| Gen Shoji | 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.

