Prediction Machida Zelvia - Avispa Fukuoka today 14:00 18/10/2026.

Machida Zelvia is showing consistent performance with a 60% win rate (6 wins, 3 draws, 1 loss) in the last 10 matches, indicating the ability to maintain positive results in matches.

Machida Zelvia scored 17 goals in 10 matches (an average of 1.7 goals per match), with 50% of the matches having 3 or more goals, demonstrating strong attacking power and the ability to create many scoring opportunities.

In the J1 League standings for the 2026-2027 season, Machida Zelvia is in 3rd place with 20 points after 9 matches, demonstrating their ability to directly compete for the AFC Champions League spot.

Key players such as Yuki Soma (scored 3 goals, provided 3 assists) and Tete Yengi (scored 2 goals, provided 1 assist) are performing consistently, playing a key role in the team's attacking style.

The defense has kept a clean sheet in 4 of the last 10 matches, including 2 away matches, showing that their defensive capabilities have improved significantly.

Machida Zelvia tends to use the 3-4-2-1 formation in 6 out of their last 10 matches, creating tactical stability but also posing risks if the opponent employs effective pressing or wide attacks.

Machida Zelvia is relying on key players such as Kosei Tani (goalkeeper), Gen Shoji (defender), and Yuki Soma (forward), while the substitutes have lower ratings and less match experience.

The team's goal difference is +12 (scored 22 goals, conceded 10 goals), showing a balance between attack and defense, but need to improve their ability to keep a clean sheet to maintain long-term results

In 9 matches played, Machida Zelvia has only managed to keep a clean sheet in 2 games, indicating that the defense's stability is limited, especially when facing teams with a tight defensive style.

The 2-4 loss to Kashiwa Reysol was the only match in this phase where they conceded four goals, reflecting a lack of confidence and weak defensive capabilities when facing strong teams.

Machida Zelvia received a total of 8 yellow cards and 2 red cards in their last 10 matches, especially in the match against Yokohama F. Marinos (received 2 yellow cards and 1 red card), indicating poor disciplinary record in matches.

The injury of Ryuho Kikuchi (defender, jumpers knee) may affect the balance of the three-man defense line, although Machida Zelvia has a replacement plan but lacks depth in personnel.

Although the team has a high win rate, stability is not absolute as there have only been two clean sheets in nine matches, indicating that the defense needs to improve its ability to counter attacking teams.

Avispa Fukuoka maintains stability in their playing style with the 3-4-2-1 formation used consistently in the last 6 matches, demonstrating consistency in tactics and the ability to organize the team formation

The 'backbone' group consisting of Shu Morooka, Yu Hashimoto, and Yuma Tsujioka continuously play with important roles in both attack and defense, forming a solid foundation for the team lineup.

Although Avispa Fukuoka has the ability to create good scoring opportunities (50% of matches have three or more goals), they often fail to convert these situations into goals, showing a lack of sharpness in their shooting.

The win and draw rates are not excessively high (20% wins, 20% draws), reflecting the intense competition in the Japanese J1 League 2026-2027, but are not sufficient to determine whether it is a negative or positive factor.

The team's performance is currently very poor, with 6 losses in the last 10 games, and a goal difference of -2 after 9 matches, indicating a serious imbalance between attacking and defensive capabilities.

Weak defensive ability with 13 goals conceded (an average of 1.3 goals per game) and a "loss without scoring" rate of 33.33%, indicating a lack of focus and fragile play when facing a tight defensive lineup.

Poor disciplinary performance with 19 yellow cards and 2 red cards in 10 matches, reflecting a lack of behavioral control and being prone to being provoked in tense situations.