Our Machida Zelvia vs Vissel Kobe Prediction: 1-1
Machida Zelvia vs Vissel Kobe in the Japan FA Cup is scheduled for an 05:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday November 22, 2025. A 1-1 draw seems the most likely outcome, and with both teams showing attacking intent, BTTS is a solid alternative bet.
This Machida Zelvia vs Vissel Kobe prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Machida Zelvia's Last Match – Machida Zelvia vs FC Tokyo
Machida Zelvia will be eager to build on their previous performance after securing a 2-0 Japan FA Cup victory over FC Tokyo on November 16. In that match, Machida Zelvia recorded 50% possession, firing 2 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Machida Zelvia | 50% | 0 (2) | - | 0 |
 FC Tokyo | 50% | 0 (0) | - | 0 |
Vissel Kobe's Last Match – Vissel Kobe vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Vissel Kobe must win to build on their momentum after securing a hard-fought 2-0 Japan FA Cup victory over Sanfrecce Hiroshima in their last outing. In that match, Vissel Kobe controlled 50% of possession and managed 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Vissel Kobe | 50% | 0 (3) | - | 0 |
 Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 50% | 0 (0) | - | 0 |
Machida Zelvia vs Vissel Kobe Stats
Key Stats
| Machida Zelvia | Vissel Kobe | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.86 | Attacking Strength | 1.68 |
| 0.43 | Defence Strength | 0.31 |
| 1.3 | Points Per Game | 1.8 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 4/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 6/10 | Clean Sheets | 5/10 |
| 3/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 2/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 0.8 | Average Scored | 1.6 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Machida Zelvia are averaging 0.8 goals scored and 0.6 conceded per match, while Vissel Kobe average 1.6 scored and 0.9 conceded per game.
Machida Zelvia 8-6
Vissel Kobe 16-9
What are the odds for this match?
Machida Zelvia to win: @3
Draw: @3.1
Vissel Kobe to win: @2.3