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Machida Zelvia vs Iwate Grulla Morioka - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions

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Emperors Cup Machida GION Stadium, Machida
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Match Events

37' Event
Matsuo Y.
46'
Sub
Nishiguchi R. In: Miyahara H.
Out: Nishiguchi R.
46'
Sub
Aratama E. In: Komatsu K.
Out: Aratama E.

AI Match Summary

First leg ended 3-0. The second leg ended 3-0.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

68%
Machida Zelvia
15%
Draws
17%
Iwate Grulla Morioka
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: Machida Zelvia

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

68% / High Confidence
  • Machida Zelvia carry the better recent record into this one.
  • Hard to split these two; draw probability sits at 39%.
  • Machida Zelvia have the better recent form, but knockout football is a different beast — one bad day ends the campaign.
  • Historical meetings favor Machida Zelvia, who have won 2 of the last 5 encounters.
  • High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 92%
Over 1.5 Goals 82%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 25%
Over 4.5 Goals 11%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 30.8%
Machida Zelvia Clean Sheet 68%
Iwate Grulla Morioka Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Machida Zelvia Iwate Grulla Morioka
Matches Played 29 30
Wins 22 5
Draws 3 4
Losses 4 21
Goals Scored 1.83 0.8
Goals Conceded 0.79 1.87
Expected Goals (xG) 2.13 0.63
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Aug 26, 2026 Emperors Cup
Machida Zelvia vs Iwate Grulla Morioka
3:0
Jul 23, 2022 J2 League
Iwate Grulla Morioka vs Machida Zelvia
1:3
Jun 1, 2022 Emperors Cup
Machida Zelvia vs Iwate Grulla Morioka
1:3
Feb 27, 2022 J2 League
Machida Zelvia vs Iwate Grulla Morioka
1:0
Sep 13, 2015 J3 League
Iwate Grulla Morioka vs Machida Zelvia
1:1

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Machida Zelvia Compare

Top Goalscorer Matsuo Y.
1 Goals
Assists Leader Yengi T.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.64
Avg xA / game 1.06

Iwate Grulla Morioka Compare

Avg xG / game 0.57
Avg xA / game 0.35

SokaPicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

Machida Zelvia 41 / 100
Iwate Grulla Morioka 30 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).

Attack & Defence Capability Index

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
Machida Zelvia Iwate Grulla Morioka

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Machida Zelvia Win (1)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS No
Correct Score 3:0
BTTS Outcome No (NG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Machida Zelvia found the back of the net in 97% of recent matches (29 games).

Iwate Grulla Morioka has conceded goals in 83% of their last 30 outings.

H2H data points to 2.80 goals as a typical output.

Machida Zelvia has registered 4 games unbeaten in their last 5 outings.

Scoring Trends

Machida Zelvia VS Iwate Grulla Morioka
2.75 Goals Scored 0.5
0.75 Goals Conceded 1.5
88% Over 1.5 50%
88% Over 2.5 50%
50% Over 3.5 0%

Recent Form & Match History

Machida Zelvia

(Home)
10 Oct
Kyoto
0 : 1
Machida Zelvia
03 Oct
Machida Zelvia
1 : 0
Kyoto
23 Sept
Machida Zelvia
2 : 1
Tochigi City
20 Sept
Machida Zelvia
2 : 4
Kashiwa Reysol
17 Sept
Machida Zelvia
2 : 0
Svay Rieng
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Iwate Grulla Morioka

(Away)
26 Aug
Machida Zelvia
3 : 0
Iwate Grulla Morioka
19 Aug
Iwate Grulla Morioka
1 : 0
Sapporo University FC
11 Aug
Vegalta Sendai
1 : 0
Iwate Grulla Morioka
18 Jun
Yokohama FC
2 : 1
Iwate Grulla Morioka
01 Jun
Vegalta Sendai
2 : 0
Iwate Grulla Morioka
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Tournament Bracket & Draw

1/64-finals
Kashima Antlers -
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Atletico Suzuka 2
Basara Hyogo 1
Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo -
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Kofu -
Nagoya Grampus -
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Gainare Tottori 3
Kumamoto 2
Verdy -
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Tohoku Gakuin University 1
Thespakusatsu Gunma 3
Kawasaki Frontale -
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Tochigi SC 2
Urayasu SC 0
Iwata -
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Tegevajaro Miyazaki -
Gamba Osaka -
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Reilac Shiga 2
Japan Soccer 1
Tokushima -
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FC Tokushima 1
Kawasoe Club 0
Sanfrecce Hiroshima -
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Giravanz Kitakyushu 1
Okinawa 2
Iwaki -
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Oita Trinita -
Okayama -
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Belugarosso Iwami 2
Nagasaki Intl University 0
Chiba -
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Arterivo Wakayama 0
Azul Claro Numazu 6
Vissel Kobe -
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Veroskronos Tsuno 3
Kamatamare Sanuki 1
Sagan Tosu -
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Toyama -
Avispa Fukuoka -
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Verspah Oita 3
Kochi United 0
Yokohama FC -
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Ryutsu Keizai University 1
Criacao Shinjuku 2
Kashiwa Reysol -
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Senshu University 2
Tsukuba Univ. 1
Imabari -
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Blaublitz -
Yokohama F. Marinos -
TBD -
Fukushima United 7
Oyama 0
Mito -
TBD -
Kanazawa 1
Kyoto Sangyo 4
Urawa Reds -
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Yamanashi Gakuin 1
Tokyo International University 0
Omiya Ardija -
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Vanraure -
Cerezo Osaka -
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Gifu 3
Toyama Shinjo 1
Albirex Niigata -
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Kagoshima United 2
Renofa Yamaguchi 1
Kyoto -
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SRC Hiroshima 1
Maruyasu Okazaki 6
Montedio Yamagata -
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Fujieda MYFC -
Shimizu S-Pulse -
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Nara Club 1
FC Osaka 4
V-Varen Nagasaki -
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Ehime 2
International Pacific Univesity 1
Machida Zelvia -
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Iwate Grulla Morioka 1
Sapporo University FC 0
Vegalta Sendai -
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Tochigi City -
FC Tokyo -
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Nagano Parceiro 2
Fukui Utd. 1
Shonan Bellmare -
TBD -
Reinmeer Aomori 15
Akita University 0
1/32-finals
Kashima Antlers 3
Atletico Suzuka 0
Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo 1
Kofu 3
Nagoya Grampus 1
Gainare Tottori 3
Verdy 4
Thespakusatsu Gunma 1
Kawasaki Frontale 3
Tochigi SC 1
Iwata 0
Tegevajaro Miyazaki 1
Gamba Osaka 2
Reilac Shiga 0
Tokushima 3
FC Tokushima 0
Sanfrecce Hiroshima 4
Okinawa 1
Iwaki 2
Oita Trinita 0
Okayama 3
Belugarosso Iwami 0
Chiba 2
Azul Claro Numazu 1
Vissel Kobe 2
Veroskronos Tsuno 1
Sagan Tosu 4
Toyama 0
Avispa Fukuoka 1
Verspah Oita 0
Yokohama FC 3
Criacao Shinjuku 1
Kashiwa Reysol 2
Senshu University 1
Imabari 4
Blaublitz 1
Yokohama F. Marinos 1
Fukushima United 0
Mito 0
Kyoto Sangyo 2
Urawa Reds 3
Yamanashi Gakuin 0
Omiya Ardija 2
Vanraure 0
Cerezo Osaka 3
Gifu 1
Albirex Niigata 0
Kagoshima United 4
Kyoto 1
Maruyasu Okazaki 0
Montedio Yamagata 3
Fujieda MYFC 5
Shimizu S-Pulse 2
FC Osaka 1
V-Varen Nagasaki 3
Ehime 2
Machida Zelvia 3
Iwate Grulla Morioka 0
Vegalta Sendai 1
Tochigi City 2
FC Tokyo 6
Nagano Parceiro 0
Shonan Bellmare 1
Reinmeer Aomori 0
1/16-finals
Kashima Antlers 3
Kofu 1
Gainare Tottori 0
Verdy 1
Kawasaki Frontale 2
Tegevajaro Miyazaki 0
Gamba Osaka 5
Tokushima 0
Sanfrecce Hiroshima 4
Iwaki 0
Okayama 1
Chiba 0
Vissel Kobe 1
Sagan Tosu 0
Avispa Fukuoka 0
Yokohama FC 1
Kashiwa Reysol 4
Imabari 0
Yokohama F. Marinos 2
Kyoto Sangyo 1
Urawa Reds 3
Omiya Ardija 2
Cerezo Osaka 2
Kagoshima United 0
Kyoto 1
Fujieda MYFC 0
Shimizu S-Pulse 2
V-Varen Nagasaki 1
Machida Zelvia 2
Tochigi City 1
FC Tokyo 4
Shonan Bellmare 0
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Quarter-finals
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Semi-finals
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Final
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