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Machida Zelvia vs Vissel Kobe: prediction and stats

J1 LeagueRegular Season - 29Kick-off on April 10, 2027 at 10:00 AM (UTC)Machida Gion Stadium, Tokyo

Machida ZelviaVissel Kobe

The Footlab AI model makes Machida Zelvia the favourite at 42%, against 27% for a draw and 31% for Vissel Kobe. The most likely score is 1-1. If Machida Zelvia wins, the most likely score is 2-1.

Footlab AI's cards found the right outcome in 53.6% of the 3,573 matches already evaluated, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy

Probabilities recomputed on Oct 26, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win Machida Zelvia vs Vissel Kobe?

A very open match: only 38 Elo points separate Machida Zelvia (2,172) and Vissel Kobe (2,134).

42%27%31%
Machida Zelvia winDrawVissel Kobe win

Computed by the Footlab AI model from our own data only, with no AI analysis.

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Probable lineup for Machida Zelvia vs Vissel Kobe

Computed by Footlab AI from our own data only: recent lineups, squads and known absences. It does not take the press or last-minute absences into account.

Machida Zelvia

3-4-2-1
  1. 99T. Yengi
  1. 9Koki Ogawa
  2. 16H. Mae
  3. 7Y. Soma
  4. 33T. Akimoto
  5. 6H. Mochizuki
  6. 31N. Lavi
  1. 50D. Okamura
  2. 3G. Shōji
  3. 2T. Ouwejan
  1. 1K. Tani

Vissel Kobe

4-3-3
  1. 41K. Nagato
  2. 10Y. Osako
  3. 11Y. Muto
  1. 7Y. Ideguchi
  2. 94Erik
  3. 25Y. Kuwasaki
  1. 15Diego
  2. 3Matheus Thuler
  3. 24G. Sakai
  4. 4T. Yamakawa
  1. 71S. Gonda

Computed on October 26, 2026 at 07:36 AM (UTC).

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What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Machida Zelvia have 10 wins, 4 draws and 1 defeat; Vissel Kobe have 10, 2 and 3.

The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.

Machida Zelvia
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Oct 24, 2026Vissel Kobe(away)0-0J1 League
Oct 21, 2026Shimizu S-pulse(away)5-0J1 League
Oct 18, 2026Avispa Fukuoka(home)3-0J1 League
Oct 15, 2026Tampines Rovers(away)1-0AFC Champions League Two
Oct 10, 2026Kyoto Sanga(away)1-0J1 League
Vissel Kobe
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Oct 24, 2026Machida Zelvia(home)0-0J1 League
Oct 21, 2026Kawasaki Frontale(away)1-2J1 League
Oct 18, 2026Fagiano Okayama(away)3-0J1 League
Oct 14, 2026Jeonbuk Motors(home)2-0AFC Champions League Elite
Oct 9, 2026Kashiwa Reysol(away)2-4J1 League

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 6 meetings: 2 Machida Zelvia wins, 2 draws, 2 Vissel Kobe wins.

DateScoreCompetition
Oct 24, 2026Vissel Kobe 0-0 Machida ZelviaJ1 League
Nov 22, 2025Machida Zelvia 3-1 Vissel KobeEmperor Cup
Aug 10, 2025Machida Zelvia 2-0 Vissel KobeJ1 League
Apr 20, 2025Vissel Kobe 1-0 Machida ZelviaJ1 League
Jun 26, 2024Vissel Kobe 0-0 Machida ZelviaJ1 League
Apr 13, 2024Machida Zelvia 1-2 Vissel KobeJ1 League

Last archived meeting: Vissel Kobe vs Machida Zelvia on Oct 24, 2026

How many goals should we expect?

Machida Zelvia score 1.9 and concede 0.7 goals per match over their last 15; Vissel Kobe score 1.6 and concede 0.9. The model gives a 53% probability of over 2.5 goals and 57% for both teams to score.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
Machida Zelvia1.90.787/158/15
Vissel Kobe1.60.977/158/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

Machida Zelvia sit 1st in J1 League (27 points from 12 matches) and Vissel Kobe sit 5th (23 points from 12 matches).

2026-27 standings
#ClubPWDLGFGAPts
1Machida Zelvia12831301027
5Vissel Kobe12723181123

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How does Footlab AI compute this prediction?

The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. When bookmakers publish odds for the match, their consensus is built into the calculation: that is what proved most accurate on past matches. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy

Frequently asked questions

Who is the favourite for Machida Zelvia vs Vissel Kobe?
The Footlab AI model makes Machida Zelvia the favourite at 42%, against 27% for a draw and 31% for Vissel Kobe.
Where and when is Machida Zelvia vs Vissel Kobe played?
Machida Zelvia vs Vissel Kobe is played on April 10, 2027 at 10:00 AM (UTC) at Machida Gion Stadium, in the J1 League.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?
The Footlab AI model gives a 53% probability of at least three goals in this match.
How reliable is this prediction?
Footlab AI's cards found the right outcome (home win, draw or away win) in 53.6% of the matches already evaluated, against 33.3% for random guessing, a level comparable with the bookmakers' favourite. The comparison with bookmakers and the breakdown by competition and Elo gap are published on the accuracy page.

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