Machida Zelvia took the points with a 3-1 win over Urawa Red Diamonds in the J.League, despite spending much of the game on the back foot. Urawa had more possession and more shots, but Machida were far more clinical in front of goal.
8.1Neta LaviMachida Zelvia · Midfielder1 goal · 1 shotMachida Zelvia 3:1 Urawa Red Diamonds — Match Report
Gary RedknappFootball AnalystMATCH REPORTFirst half1 - 1
- 45 + 1
Second half2 - 0
- 60
- 68U. Hayate
- 83(Foul)
- 90 + 1
- 90 + 2
Live Prediction
Machida Zelvia to winWon2.50
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WonQuestions & Answers
What was the final score of Machida Zelvia vs Urawa Red Diamonds?
Machida Zelvia 3-1 Urawa Red Diamonds (J.League).
Who scored?
Hotaka Nakamura (8', assist Mitchell Duke) for Machida Zelvia; Ryoma Watanabe (45', assist Takuro Kaneko) for Urawa Red Diamonds; Takuma Nishimura (54', assist Yuki Soma) for Machida Zelvia; Neta Lavi (60') for Machida Zelvia.
Was Machida Zelvia's win deserved?
Yes — Machida Zelvia were on top for most of the match.
Were there any cards in Machida Zelvia vs Urawa Red Diamonds?
Yellow cards: Yoichi Naganuma (Urawa Red Diamonds).
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Head to Head meetings
Machida Zelvia – Urawa Red Diamonds
Machida Zelvia
Urawa Red Diamonds
- 3
Victories
- 1
Draws
- 1
Victories
| label | first team | second team |
|---|---|---|
Victories |  3 | 1  |
Scored goals | 6 | 4 |
Average per game | 1.2 | 0.8 |
The biggest victory | 3-1 | 0-2 |
Machida Zelvia
Urawa Red Diamonds
Best statistical picks
Machida Zelvia – Urawa Red Diamonds
Goals over the last 10 matches favour Over 2.5
Recent form favours Urawa Red Diamonds to win
Corners over the last 10 matches favour Under 8.5
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Ask the AI bot about this matchOdds
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 1.86 | 3.30 | 4.20 |
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◆ CheckLive verdict
Clear favorite — Machida Zelvia
Eighteen places separate these sides in the J.League table, and the form gap is just as stark. Zelvia are unbeaten in five and won the last meeting 1-0; Urawa arrive winless in three. CheckLive's read leans the hosts — an 82% lean.
Home win — Machida Zelvia1.86
High confidence82%
Three CheckLive metrics
CheckForm
59.9
36.3
CheckSkill
54
47.8
CheckMental
79.6
26.6
CheckLive total61.2 vs 39.5+21.7
More match signals
Machida Zelvia (DNB)93%1.36
Under 2.591%1.80
Machida Zelvia (−1)95%
Today's market odds.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who will win between Machida Zelvia and Urawa Red Diamonds?
Machida Zelvia are the clear pick: they top the J.League, are unbeaten in five, and beat Urawa 1-0 in their last meeting. Urawa sit 19th and are winless in three — the balance is heavily on the hosts.
Are Machida Zelvia the form favourites?
Yes. Zelvia are unbeaten in five with four wins and a draw, scoring 15 goals across that run, while Urawa have lost three of their last five. The hosts also sit top of J1 League on six points.
Will both teams score at Machida Zelvia vs Urawa?
BTTS is not the standout call. Zelvia's recent games have been low-scoring at home, and last time out against Urawa it finished 1-0. The hosts' defensive edge points to a one-sided scoreline.
Head to Head meetings
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- 0
Victories
- 0
Draws
- 0
Victories
| label | first team | second team |
|---|---|---|
Victories |  0 | 0 |
Scored goals | 0 | 0 |
Average per game | 0 | 0 |
The biggest victory | 0 | 0 |
Odds
| 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 1.86 | 3.30 | 4.20 |