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Machida Zelvia vs Kyoto Prediction & H2H Stats

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J.League Cup Machida GION Stadium, Machida
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Machida Zelvia

Sat, Oct 3, 2026
VS
07:00 AM
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Kyoto

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AI Match Summary

A one-off knockout match in the J.League Cup. Form suggests where the edge lies here. Machida Zelvia have averaged 1.8 scored and 0.9 conceded recently, against Kyoto's 1.17 scored and 1.76 conceded. Head-to-head, Machida Zelvia have won 3 to Kyoto's 1, with 1 draws. They last met on Sep 23, 2025, ending 1:1. The numbers (1.88 xG vs 1.13) point toward Machida Zelvia. AI prediction: Home (1) Win — correct score tipped at 2-1.

Win Probability Meter

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

53%
Machida Zelvia
15%
Draws
32%
Kyoto
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: Machida Zelvia

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

53% / Medium Confidence
  • Kyoto haven't matched Machida Zelvia's recent run of results.
  • Model gives Machida Zelvia a 53% chance of winning this.
  • 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 98%
Over 1.5 Goals 87.5%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 38%
Over 4.5 Goals 17%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 73%
Machida Zelvia Clean Sheet 20%
Kyoto Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Machida Zelvia Kyoto
Matches Played 30 29
Wins 22 11
Draws 3 2
Losses 5 16
Goals Scored 1.8 1.17
Goals Conceded 0.9 1.76
Expected Goals (xG) 1.88 1.13
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Sep 23, 2025 J1 League
Kyoto vs Machida Zelvia
1:1
Aug 6, 2025 Emperors Cup
Machida Zelvia vs Kyoto
1:0
May 7, 2025 J1 League
Machida Zelvia vs Kyoto
1:2
Nov 30, 2024 J1 League
Machida Zelvia vs Kyoto
1:0
May 6, 2024 J1 League
Kyoto vs Machida Zelvia
0:3

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Machida Zelvia 67 / 100
Kyoto 14 / 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 Kyoto

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 Yes
Correct Score 2:1
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Machida Zelvia scored in 93% of their last 30 games.

Kyoto's defensive record shows goals conceded in 86% of 29 matches.

H2H data points to 2.00 goals as a typical output.

Solid form: Machida Zelvia remains unbeaten in 4 of 5 recent matches.

Scoring Trends

Machida Zelvia VS Kyoto
2.13 Goals Scored 1.13
1.13 Goals Conceded 1.63
100% Over 1.5 75%
63% Over 2.5 50%
38% Over 3.5 38%

Recent Form & Match History

Machida Zelvia

(Home)
23 Sept
Machida Zelvia
2 : 1
Tochigi City
20 Sept
Machida Zelvia
2 : 4
Kashiwa Reysol
17 Sept
Machida Zelvia
2 : 0
Svay Rieng
12 Sept
Machida Zelvia
1 : 1
Yokohama F. Marinos
06 Sept
Nagoya Grampus
1 : 3
Machida Zelvia
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Kyoto

(Away)
23 Sept
Kyoto
1 : 0
Fujieda MYFC
19 Sept
Okayama
1 : 2
Kyoto
15 Sept
Daejeon
1 : 0
Kyoto
11 Sept
Kyoto
2 : 3
Kashiwa Reysol
06 Sept
FC Tokyo
2 : 0
Kyoto
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Tournament Bracket & Draw

1/32-finals
Sanfrecce Hiroshima 2
Tochigi City 0
Matsumoto Yamaga 1
Albirex Niigata 0
Shimizu S-Pulse 2
Kanazawa 0
Yokohama F. Marinos 2
Montedio Yamagata 1
Urawa Reds 3
Toyama 2
Yokohama FC 2
Gifu 1
Okayama 2
Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo 1
Nagoya Grampus 3
Giravanz Kitakyushu 1
Kawasaki Frontale 1
Kumamoto 0
Chiba 2
Iwata 4
Avispa Fukuoka 2
FC Osaka 1
Verdy 1
Sagan Tosu 2
Cerezo Osaka 2
Fujieda MYFC 1
V-Varen Nagasaki 0
Gainare Tottori 2
FC Tokyo 2
Ehime 0
Mito 7
Fukushima United 0
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1/16-finals
Sanfrecce Hiroshima -
Matsumoto Yamaga -
Shimizu S-Pulse -
Yokohama F. Marinos -
Urawa Reds -
Yokohama FC -
Okayama -
Nagoya Grampus -
Kawasaki Frontale -
Iwata -
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Vanraure 0
Tochigi City 2
Matsumoto Yamaga 4
Shonan Bellmare 3
Thespakusatsu Gunma 1
Albirex Niigata 2
Shimizu S-Pulse -
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Kanazawa 2
Imabari 1
Yokohama F. Marinos -
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Tochigi SC 0
Montedio Yamagata 1
Urawa Reds -
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Tegevajaro Miyazaki 1
Toyama 2
Ryukyu 2
Yokohama FC 3
Gifu 1
Tokushima 0
Okayama -
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Kagoshima United 0
Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo 1
Nagoya Grampus -
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Giravanz Kitakyushu 1
Iwaki 0
Kawasaki Frontale -
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Kumamoto 2
Oita Trinita 0
Kamatamare Sanuki 0
Chiba 2
SC Sagamihara 0
Iwata 3
Avispa Fukuoka -
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FC Osaka 3
Kofu 0
Reilac Shiga 0
Verdy 1
Nara Club 1
Sagan Tosu 2
Cerezo Osaka -
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Renofa Yamaguchi 0
Fujieda MYFC 2
Kochi United 0
V-Varen Nagasaki 1
Gainare Tottori 3
Omiya Ardija 1
FC Tokyo -
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Ehime 1
Blaublitz 0
Nagano Parceiro 0
Mito 1
Fukushima United 4
Vegalta Sendai 3
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