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As Machida Zelvia prepares to host Urawa Red Diamonds on August 23, 2026, fans can anticipate a clash influenced by contrasting recent form. Machida Zelvia enters this matchup buoyed by a perfect record, having secured victories in their last two outings. Their attacking prowess and solid defensive organization have become notable strengths, allowing them to dominate possession and create goal-scoring opportunities.
Conversely, Urawa Red Diamonds find themselves in a challenging spot, having failed to win in their last three matches. This slump not only affects their morale but also puts pressure on their tactical setup, which typically relies on swift counterattacks and strong midfield control. The inability to convert chances has been a recurring issue that they must rectify if they hope to challenge Machida at their home ground.
With bookmakers offering odds of 1.76 for a home win and 4.67 for an away triumph, the predictions lean towards a closely contested match. The anticipated final score reflects this, suggesting a narrow victory for Machida Zelvia. While trends indicate a home advantage, Urawa’s potential for a strategic turnaround could still lead to an unexpected outcome, emphasizing that all matches remain unpredictable.
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| Machida Zelvia 53.3% |
Draw 26.6% |
Urawa 20.1% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 1:0
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1.83 | 3.59 | 4.81 | |
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1.75 | 3.40 | 4.55 | |
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1.79 | 3.58 | 4.76 | Watch and Bet |
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1.72 | 3.50 | 4.70 | |
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1.77 | 3.56 | 4.71 | |
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1.77 | 3.55 | 4.70 |
Latest Results
| 15.08.26 JEF United Chiba – Machida Zelvia – 0:4 08.08.26 FC Tokyo – Machida Zelvia – 1:5 06.06.26 Machida Zelvia – Nagoya Grampus – 2:1 ET 30.05.26 Nagoya Grampus – Machida Zelvia – 2:2 22.05.26 Machida Zelvia – Urawa Red Diamonds – 1:0 |
15.08.26 Urawa Red Diamonds – Sanfrecce Hiroshima – 1:4 07.08.26 Gamba Osaka – Urawa Red Diamonds – 4:3 01.08.26 Urawa Red Diamonds – RB Omiya Ardija – 2:2 06.06.26 Urawa Red Diamonds – Fagiano Okayama – 0:2 31.05.26 Fagiano Okayama – Urawa Red Diamonds – 1:1 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 22.05.26 Machida Zelvia – Urawa Red Diamonds – 1:0 22.03.26 Urawa Red Diamonds – Machida Zelvia – 1:2 25.10.25 Urawa Red Diamonds – Machida Zelvia – 0:0 13.04.25 Machida Zelvia – Urawa Red Diamonds – 0:2 31.08.24 Machida Zelvia – Urawa Red Diamonds – 2:2 |
Standings
2026/27
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Machida | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5:1 | 4 | 3 |
| 2 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:0 | 3 | 3 |
| 3 | Kashima Antlers | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4:3 | 1 | 3 |
| 4 | Gamba Osaka | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4:3 | 1 | 3 |
| 5 | Cerezo Osaka | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 1 | 3 |
| 6 | Kashiwa Reysol | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 1 | 3 |
| 7 | V-Varen Nagasaki | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 1 | 3 |
| 8 | Shimizu S-Pulse | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 1 | 3 |
| 9 | Vissel Kobe | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 1 | 3 |
| 10 | Verdy | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 0 | 1 |
| 11 | Kawasaki Frontale | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 0 | 1 |
| 12 | Yokohama F. Marinos | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3:4 | -1 | 0 |
| 13 | Urawa Reds | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3:4 | -1 | 0 |
| 14 | Mito | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | -1 | 0 |
| 15 | Kyoto | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | -1 | 0 |
| 16 | Okayama | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | -1 | 0 |
| 17 | Avispa Fukuoka | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:1 | -1 | 0 |
| 18 | Nagoya Grampus | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:1 | -1 | 0 |
| 19 | Chiba | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:3 | -3 | 0 |
| 20 | FC Tokyo | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:5 | -4 | 0 |
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