Three points will be at stake as Machida Zelvia and Nagoya Grampus go toe-to-toe with each other this weekend. View our free Machida Zelvia vs Nagoya Grampus predictions below.
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Machida Zelvia vs Nagoya Grampus predictions: Business as usual for the league leaders
Key stats
- Nagoya Grampus are currently on a three-match losing run.
- In contrast, Machida Zelvia have no losses in their last four games.
- Both teams were on the scoresheet in seven of Machida Zelvia's last nine matches, and in four of Nagoya Grampus’ last five road games.
- Nagoya Grampus conceded first in four of their last five matches, and in the last two skirmishes between these outfits.
Correct score prediction: Machida Zelvia 3-1 Nagoya Grampus
Machida Zelvia's last three wins were 3-1 victories.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Machida Zelvia are clear favourites
- Machida Zelvia: 10/11 (1.91) – 52.4%
- Draw: 21/10 (3.10) – 32.3%
- Nagoya Grampus: 27/10 (3.70) – 27%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Nagoya Grampus have been going through a rough patch in recent weeks. They have lost three games in a row, and have no wins in their last five matches. This will be a tricky fixture for the visitors, as they take on the best team in the J League.
Bearing that in mind, Machida Zelvia are the expected winners at 10/11 (1.91). Teams with these odds generally have a 52.4% probability of winning.
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A total of 11 goals were scored in the last three clashes between these sides. Given that six of Machida Zelvia's last nine matches featured at least three goals, over 2.5 total goals has an appealing look at 6/5 (2.20). That one has a 45.5% chance of landing.
Last five H2Hs: Can Nagoya Grampus avoid the sweep?
This will be the fourth encounter between these teams since they first met in 2015. As it stands, both teams have two wins apiece in their previous four clashes. It's also worth mentioning that Machida Zelvia won the reverse fixture by a lone goal.
Japan J-League 02/03/24
Nagoya Grampus
Machida Zelvia
Japan J2-League 16/08/17
Machida Zelvia
Nagoya Grampus
Japan J2-League 17/05/17
Nagoya Grampus
Machida Zelvia
Japan FA Cup 09/09/15
Nagoya Grampus
Machida Zelvia
Team news and form guide
Machida Zelvia: Looking to extend their lead at the top of the table
At the time of writing, Machida Zelvia have a five-point lead at the top of the J League table. Go Koruda will be pleased to have a healthy group of players to choose from, as the hosts have no new absentees ahead of this encounter.
Predicted lineup: Tani (GK), Hayashi, Shoji, Dresevic, Mochizuki, Hirakawa, Sento, Uno, Araki, Duke & Erik.
Japan J-League 11/05/25
D
Shimizu S-Pulse
2
Machida Zelvia
2
Japan J-League 07/05/25
L
Kyoto Sanga FC
2
Machida Zelvia
1
Japan J-League 03/05/25
L
Kashima Antlers
1
Machida Zelvia
0
Japan J-League 29/04/25
W
Cerezo Osaka
1
Machida Zelvia
2
Japan J-League 25/04/25
L
Shonan Bellmare
1
Machida Zelvia
0
Nagoya Grampus: Hoping to halt their losing streak
Takuya Uchida should be available for selection, after serving a one-game suspension. There are no new injury concerns for the visiting team.
Predicted lineup: Langerak (GK), Mikuni, Ha, Nogami, Nakayama, Shiihashi, Inagaki, Kubo, Yamagishi, Morishima & Nagai.
Japan J-League 11/05/25
D
Kyoto Sanga FC
1
Nagoya Grampus
1
Japan J-League 06/05/25
D
Fagiano Okayama
0
Nagoya Grampus
0
Japan J-League 03/05/25
W
Shimizu S-Pulse
0
Nagoya Grampus
3
Japan J-League 29/04/25
L
Kashiwa Reysol
2
Nagoya Grampus
1
Japan J-League 25/04/25
L
Kashima Antlers
1
Nagoya Grampus
0
Player to watch: Shota Fujio
Shota Fujio scored the only goal in the reverse fixture of this clash. He has been in sensational form for club and country lately, scoring four times in his last six appearances. The former Cerezo Osaka player has scored eight times in the J League this season.