Machida Zelvia
Machida Gion Stadium · Est. 1977
Machida Zelvia's 2026 J1 League Campaign
Machida Zelvia's 2026 J1 League season was a solid showing, finishing 3rd with 37 points from 18 matches. Their record boasted 13 wins and 5 losses, with not a single draw to be found, highlighting a penchant for decisive results. They netted 28 goals while conceding 22, yielding a positive goal difference of +6.
The season's storyline was one of steady attacking output and occasional defensive frailties. Their form featured a handful of winning streaks, the longest stretching to three matches, interspersed with occasional losses. Home and away performances were fairly balanced, with 8 wins at home and 6 on the road, scoring 14 goals at home and 18 away. Defensive resilience was notable with 7 clean sheets across the campaign.
Looking ahead, maintaining this upward trajectory will be key for Machida Zelvia. Their competitive spirit suggests they are well-placed to continue challenging near the summit, but tightening up at the back could be the difference between a good season and a great one.
Points trajectory
Manager
G. Kuroda
Japan
Season at a glance
Streaks
Last result
J1 League table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Kashima | 18 | 15 | 0 | 3 | +20 | 45 |
| 2 |  FC Tokyo | 18 | 13 | 0 | 5 | +14 | 37 |
| 3 |  Machida Zelvia | 18 | 13 | 0 | 5 | +6 | 37 |
| 4 |  Kawasaki Frontale | 18 | 10 | 0 | 8 | -2 | 28 |
Machida Zelvia's 2026 J1 League Form
Machida Zelvia have showcased a fairly streaky pattern in the 2026 J1 League campaign, with their biggest winning streak capped at three matches. Their record of 13 wins and 5 defeats across 18 games highlights a side that tends to push for victory rather than settling for draws — indeed, they've only drawn once all season.
This approach has brought a solid return of 37 points, placing them third in the table. The lack of draws suggests they either take the full three points or come away empty-handed, which can be an exciting rollercoaster for their supporters. With 28 goals scored and a positive goal difference of +6, Machida Zelvia combine a reliable attack with a defence that has kept seven clean sheets so far.
All in all, their form suggests a team that prefers to gamble on wins, occasionally paying the price with losses, but ultimately maintaining a strong league position.
Statistics
Home / Away splits
Biggest results
- Biggest home win2-0
- Biggest away win0-2
- Biggest home loss0-3
- Biggest away loss3-2
Week-by-week trends
team vs league avg (dashed)Team Intelligence
Form & Record▾
Last 20 competitive
Injuries▾
No current injuries reported
Advanced Metrics▾
Current Streaks
Competitive matches only
Scored in 3 of last 5 games
Conceded in 2 of last 5 games
Clean sheet in 3 of last 5 games
Won 1 of last 5 games
No active streak
Drew 4 of last 5 games
Failed to score in 2 of last 5 games
Machida Zelvia's Home and Away Performance in the 2026 J1 League
Machida Zelvia have shown a curious split in their home and away form this season. At home, they have netted 14 goals while conceding 11, managing four clean sheets from 10 matches—solid, if not spectacular. Away from their own patch, however, they have been more prolific in front of goal with 18 strikes, albeit leaking 14 at the back and keeping only three clean sheets.
This contrast suggests a side slightly more adventurous on the road but also more vulnerable, whereas at home, they tend to be more measured, balancing attack and defence. Their ability to win six away games compared to eight at home underlines a commendable resilience, though their defensive solidity at home might be the key to climbing further up the table.
Fipster's Record on Machida Zelvia in 2026
Fipster's insight into Machida Zelvia this season is still in its infancy, with just one scored fixture so far. That lone outing didn't quite hit the mark, resulting in a miss for the model. It's early days yet, so Machida Zelvia followers might want to keep a weather eye on how Fipster's predictions develop as the J1 League campaign unfolds.
Though the prediction record is modest, the club itself is sitting comfortably in third place, showing plenty of grit in a competitive league. Hopefully, Fipster will soon turn those misses into ticks as the season progresses.
Venue
Machida Gion Stadium
Squad
| # | Player | Pos | Apps | G | A | Mins | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Kosei TaniGoalkeeper | Goalkeeper | — | — | — | — | — |
| 13 |  Tatsuya MoritaGoalkeeper | Goalkeeper | — | — | — | — | — |
| 44 |  Y. AraiGoalkeeper | Goalkeeper | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2 |  Tomoki ImaiDefender | Defender | — | — | — | — | — |
| 3 |  Gen ShōjiDefender | Defender | — | — | — | — | — |
| 5 |  Ibrahim DreševićDefender | Defender | — | — | — | — | — |
| 6 |  Henry Heroki MochizukiDefender | Defender | — | — | — | — | — |
| 19 |  Yūta NakayamaDefender | Defender | — | — | — | — | — |
| 24 |  Kim Min-TaeDefender | Defender | — | — | — | — | — |
| 50 |  Daihachi OkamuraDefender | Defender | — | — | — | — | — |
| 8 |  Keiya SentoMidfielder | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — |
| 11 |  Asahi MasuyamaMidfielder | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — |
| 16 |  Hiroyuki MaeMidfielder | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — |
| 18 |  Hokuto ShimodaMidfielder | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — |
| 23 |  Ryōhei ShirasakiMidfielder | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — |
| 26 |  Kotaro HayashiMidfielder | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — |
| 28 |  Cha Je-HoonMidfielder | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — |
| 31 |  Neta LaviMidfielder | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — |
| 39 |  Byron Gustavo Andrés Vásquez MaragañoMidfielder | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — |
| 60 |  C. MayakaMidfielder | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — |
| 88 |  Hotaka NakamuraMidfielder | Midfielder | — | — | — | — | — |
| 7 |  Yuki SomaAttacker | Attacker | — | — | — | — | — |
| 9 |  Shota FujioAttacker | Attacker | — | — | — | — | — |
| 10 |  Na Sang-HoAttacker | Attacker | — | — | — | — | — |
| 20 |  Takuma NishimuraAttacker | Attacker | — | — | — | — | — |
| 22 |  Takaya NumataAttacker | Attacker | — | — | — | — | — |
| 27 |  ErikAttacker | Attacker | — | — | — | — | — |
| 34 | Futa TokumuraAttacker | Attacker | — | — | — | — | — |
| 49 |  Kanji KuwayamaAttacker | Attacker | — | — | — | — | — |
| 99 |  Tete YengiAttacker | Attacker | — | — | — | — | — |
