Shonan Bellmare vs Machida Zelvia prediction and betting tips on Jun 14,2025
J. League Japan
Game Prediction
J. League Japan kicks off its 20th day this Saturday, June 14, 2025. On this occasion, 16th-placed Shonan Bellmare host 10th-placed Machida Zelvia. The home side wants to conquer the top spots, while the away team wants to distance itself from the relegation zone.
Shonan Bellmare vs Machida Zelvia key stats and trends
- In 7 head-to-head meetings, Shonan Bellmare has won 4 times including 3 draws
- Machida Zelvia has 0 wins over this period against Shonon Bellmare.
- -2 goals scored in last 5 matches
- Shonan Bellmare won 2 of last 5 matches including 2 losses and 1 draw
- Shonan Bellmare unbeaten in 3 home matches (2W &1D)
- Shonan Bellmare concedes 1.2 goals and scores 0.7 on average
- Machida Zelvia drew 3 of last 5 matches
- Machida Zelvia scores and concedes 1.2 goals on average
Shonan Bellmare vs Machida Zelvia reecent form
Shonan Bellmare are 16th in the J. League Japan table after 19 matchdays. The club based in Hiratsuka in Kanagawa prefecture has lost a lot of games this season. In 19 matches, Bellmare have lost 9, won 6 and drawn 3. The 2018 League Cup winners lack consistency and regularity. In his last 5 games, for example, he lost 2, won as many and drew 1. Shonan Bellmare shuttle between the first and second divisions of Japanese soccer. They won the J. League 2 in 2014 and 2017. To stay in the top flight this season, they need to start winning points.
On the opposite side is Machida Zelvia. FC Machida Zelvia are slightly better placed than their opponents. The club, based in Machida in Tokyo prefecture, is 10th after 19 matchdays with 25 points. Zelviadate's last 3-0 victory came on April 17 against Kashiwa Reysol in the League Cup. Machida Zelvia then played 3 matches, including elimination from the same competition by Yokohama FC (1-1; 1-3 on penalties), 2-2 against Fagiano Okayama and last week against Yokohama F. Marinos 0-3. Machida Zelvia joined the elite in 2023 after winning the 2nd division.
Form
- Shonan Bellmare: W L D W L
- Machida Zelvia: D W D D L
Predicted line-ups
- Shonan Bellmare probable line-up: Sanada, Koki-Kim-Oiwa, Taiyo-Sena-Tomoya-Zé-Ikeda, Nemoto-Luiz
- Machida Zelvia probable line-up: Morita, Henry-Ibrahim-Larasaka-Hayashi, Sento-Shirasaki-Daigo, Kanji-Fujio-Na
Shonan Bellmare vs Machida Zelvia pre-game odds and win probability
A 25% chance of victory goes to Shonon Bellmare at a price of 3.76. A draw is 28% likely and costs 3.78. The visitors' victory is the most likely: 46% at a cost of 2.06.
Correct score prediction: Shonan 1-1 Machida Zelvia
Machida Zelvia have never won against Shonan Bellmare in 7 meetings. The matches between the two teams also produce few goals. At home, we see Shonan Bellmare fighting back from a first defeat. We predict a final score of 1-1
Players to watch: Sho and Soma
The home side can count on Sho Fukuda. The 24-year-old striker has contributed 5 goals, including 3 goals and 2 assists this season
Soma Juki scored his 4th goal of the season in the Emperor Cup. The 28-year-old striker is a real playmaker who has also distributed 5 assists. He is Machida Zelvia's most decisive player.
Expert tip: Shonan Bellmare to win or draw
Shonan welcome a team they have dominated 4 times in 7 matches. At home, we see them winning or, at worst, drawing. Double chance for Shonan Bellmare: odds are 54% & 1,77.
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