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Machida Zelvia
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VS
Regular Season - 18
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Urawa

Machida Zelvia vs UrawaAI Prediction & Match Report

Fri 22 May 2026, 10:30 UTC J1 League New National Stadium, Tokyo F. Nakamura Confidence 72%
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Match overview

Machida Zelvia win
48%
Draw
28%
Urawa win
24%

Machida Zelvia (3rd) hosts Urawa (5th) in a high-stakes J1 clash. Machida's elite defense (1 goal conceded in 5) faces an Urawa side that has lost 10 of 17 matches this season.

Team news & motivation

Machida Zelvia
Home
Recent form unavailable.
#3 · 37 pts · 18 P · GD +6

European-spot pressure — every point matters for the top-four chase.

Urawa
Away
LDLDW
#6 · 25 pts · 18 P · GD +3

Mid-table position — playing for momentum and bonus targets rather than survival or Europe.

Injuries & suspensions

Machida Zelvia
No injury or suspension reports flagged by the provider for this match.
Urawa
No injury or suspension reports flagged by the provider for this match.

Probable lineups

Machida Zelvia
3-4-2-1
Coach: Go Kuroda
Starting XI
  • 01 K. Tani · G
  • 03 G. Shoji · D
  • 50 D. Okamura · D
  • 19 Y. Nakayama · D
  • 88 H. Nakamura · M
  • 16 H. Mae · M
  • 31 N. Lavi · M
  • 26 K. Hayashi · M
  • 27 Erik · F
  • 10 Na Sang-Ho · F
  • 99 T. Yengi · F
Bench
T. Morita · R. Shirasaki · H. Shimoda · A. Masuyama · K. Sento · Y. Soma · F. Tokumura · I. Dresevic · S. Fujio
Urawa
4-2-3-1
Coach: Maciej Skorza
Starting XI
  • 01 S. Nishikawa · G
  • 04 H. Ishihara · D
  • 02 Y. Miyamoto · D
  • 05 K. Nemoto · D
  • 88 Y. Naganuma · D
  • 11 S. Gustafson · M
  • 13 R. Watanabe · M
  • 77 T. Kaneko · M
  • 10 S. Nakajima · M
  • 08 Matheus Savio · M
  • 17 H. Komori · F
Bench
A. Niekawa · Danilo Boza · Y. Matsuo · I. Kiese · A. Onaiwu · K. Shibato · J. Hayakawa · R. Hidano · H. Ueki

Tactical analysis

Machida is expected to cede possession (likely [score withheld]%) and focus on structural integrity. Urawa will likely control the middle third but struggle to penetrate the 18-yard box. A low-scoring first half is probable (0-0 or [score withheld]). If Machida scores first, they are highly likely to retreat into a deep block to protect the lead, a pattern seen in their [score withheld] win over Urawa. Goal timing is projected for the [score withheld] minute window.

Machida Zelvia
3-4-2-1
Goals / game
Conceded / game
Urawa
4-2-3-1
Goals / game
1.00
Conceded / game
0.83

Key stats

Machida Zelvia
Stat
Urawa
  • Played
    20
  • Wins
    7
  • Draws
    1
  • Losses
    12
  • Goals for
    26
  • Goals against
    25
  • Avg goals for
    1.30
  • Avg goals against
    1.30
  • Clean sheets
    6
  • Failed to score
    5
  • BTTS (last 6)
    33%
  • Over 2.5 (last 6)
    17%
Shots, corners, cards & xG breakdown require provider live feeds and will appear when this competition exposes them.

Head-to-head & recent form

No verified historical meetings between Machida Zelvia and Urawa.
Machida Zelvia — last 0
    Urawa — last 6
    • LH · Fagiano Okayama6 Jun 202602
    • DA · Fagiano Okayama31 May 202611
    • LA · Machida Zelvia22 May 202601
    • DH · FC Tokyo16 May 202600
    • WA · Mito Hollyhock9 May 202641
    • WA · Kashiwa Reysol6 May 202610

    Standings context

    #TeamPWDLGDPts
    1Kashima181503+2045
    2FC Tokyo181305+1437
    3Machida Zelvia181305+637
    4Kawasaki Frontale181008-228
    5Tokyo Verdy181008-428
    6Urawa187011+325
    7Yokohama F. Marinos186012-320
    8Kashiwa Reysol187011-220
    9Mito Hollyhock186012-1618
    10JEF United Chiba183015-1612

    Prediction model

    OddysAI model output
    Home 48%Draw 28%Away 24%
    Best market
    Market Lean: Machida Zelvia
    Expected match script
    Machida is expected to cede possession (likely [score withheld]%) and focus on structural integrity. Urawa will likely control the middle third but struggle to…

    Betting angles

    Market Lean: Machida Zelvia
    Primary
    Model's highest-confidence market for this fixture.

    Risk warning

    Responsible-betting disclaimer
    Low risk
    • Model confidence: 72% · Data quality: high
    • Lineups, injuries and momentum can move sharply in the final hour before kickoff — always re-check before placing a bet.
    • OddysAI surfaces analytical edge, not guarantees. Stake responsibly and never chase losses.

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