Machida Zelvia 3-0 Avispa Fukuoka: result and AI prediction

Machida Zelvia – Avispa Fukuoka, J1 League, Sunday, October 18, 2026 at 08:00 AM (GMT). Venue: Machida GION Stadium

Machida Zelvia is #3 in the table (20 pts) and Avispa Fukuoka #17 (7 pts). 14 places separate the two teams in the table. Machida Zelvia averages 2.4 goals per match this season. Last 6 head-to-head meetings: Machida Zelvia 1, draws 4, Avispa Fukuoka 1. Their last meeting, on October 18, 2025, ended Machida Zelvia 0-0 Avispa Fukuoka.

AI predicted: 2-1 · Final score: 3-0✓ Correct outcome

AI confidence: Medium

AI match recap

Machida bring stronger league momentum and home control into a match with clear consequences at opposite ends of the table. Avispa’s recent cup setback adds pressure, but their long-throw threat gives them a repeatable way to challenge a side that has just returned from continental travel. The home side have the deeper attacking rhythm, while Fukuoka need to turn set-pieces, second balls and defensive discipline into a disruptive contest. The key tension is whether Machida’s quality can overcome fatigue before Avispa’s direct game takes hold.

Head-to-head analysis

This fixture has often been tight at Machida GION Stadium: the last three meetings there in the supplied history all finished without a goal. The wider recent series also contains several draws, reinforcing the importance of set-pieces and game-state management.

Form (last 5)

Machida ZelviaLeague position #3 · 20 ptsD L W
Avispa FukuokaLeague position #17 · 7 ptsL L W

Machida Zelvia vs Avispa Fukuoka stats

Machida ZelviaAvispa Fukuoka
Played99
Goals scored2211
Goals conceded1013
Clean sheets21

Last meetings

  • 2025-10-18Machida Zelvia 0-0 Avispa Fukuoka
  • 2025-03-29Avispa Fukuoka 2-2 Machida Zelvia
  • 2024-09-14Avispa Fukuoka 0-3 Machida Zelvia
  • 2024-06-22Machida Zelvia 0-0 Avispa Fukuoka
  • 2020-10-21Machida Zelvia 0-0 Avispa Fukuoka
  • 2020-09-13Avispa Fukuoka 2-1 Machida Zelvia

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