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As FC Tokyo prepares to host Machida Zelvia in the upcoming Japan J1 League clash on April 5, 2026, both teams are entering the match with promising recent form. FC Tokyo has been particularly impressive, having won four of their last five matches, showcasing their attacking prowess and solid home advantage. Their ability to control possession and create scoring opportunities will be a key factor in this match.
On the other hand, Machida Zelvia is not to be underestimated, with three wins in their last five outings. They have demonstrated resilience and tactical flexibility on the road, often leveraging counterattacks to exploit defensive vulnerabilities. The away side’s compact defensive setup may challenge FC Tokyo’s forward line.
Bookmaker odds reflect a competitive matchup, with FC Tokyo favored at 2.22 to secure victory. Current predictions suggest a 44% probability of a home win, indicating confidence in FC Tokyo’s solid form, whereas Machida Zelvia holds a competitive 28.5% probability of an away win. A predicted final score of 1:1 indicates a closely contested encounter may be on the cards. As both teams seek to capitalize on their strengths, an intriguing match awaits fans.
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| Tokyo 42.1% |
Draw 28% |
Machida Zelvia 29.9% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.26 | 3.5 | 3.2 | ||
| 2.22 | 3.25 | 3.05 | ||
| 2.24 | 3.32 | 3.13 | ||
| 2.2 | 3.25 | 3 | ||
| 2.22 | 3.47 | 3.14 |
Latest Results
| 01.04.26 Machida Zelvia – FC Tokyo – 0:3 22.03.26 Tokyo Verdy – FC Tokyo – 1:0 penalties 18.03.26 JEF United Chiba – FC Tokyo – 1:2 14.03.26 Mito HollyHock – FC Tokyo – 1:2 penalties 07.03.26 FC Tokyo – Yokohama F. Marinos – 3:0 |
01.04.26 Machida Zelvia – FC Tokyo – 0:3 28.03.26 Machida Zelvia – Kawasaki Frontale – 2:1 penalties 22.03.26 Urawa Red Diamonds – Machida Zelvia – 1:2 18.03.26 Machida Zelvia – Kashima Antlers – 0:3 14.03.26 Kashiwa Reysol – Machida Zelvia – 0:1 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 01.04.26 Machida Zelvia – FC Tokyo – 0:3 15.11.25 Machida Zelvia – FC Tokyo – 2:0 ET 09.11.25 Machida Zelvia – FC Tokyo – 0:1 22.02.25 FC Tokyo – Machida Zelvia – 0:1 09.11.24 Machida Zelvia – FC Tokyo – 3:0 |
Standings
2026
East
| Pl | W | W | L | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Kashima Antlers | 8 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 15:5 | 22 |
| 2 | FC Tokyo | 9 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 16:8 | 19 |
| 3 | Machida | 9 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 15:16 | 17 |
| 4 | Verdy | 8 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 12:11 | 13 |
| 5 | Urawa Reds | 8 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 11:10 | 11 |
| 6 | Kawasaki Frontale | 8 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 13:15 | 11 |
| 7 | Yokohama F. Marinos | 8 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 12:12 | 9 |
| 8 | Kashiwa Reysol | 8 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 12:13 | 8 |
| 9 | Mito | 8 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 9:17 | 8 |
| 10 | Chiba | 8 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 6:14 | 5 |
West
| Pl | W | W | L | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Vissel Kobe | 9 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 16:9 | 19 |
| 2 | Kyoto | 8 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 12:9 | 14 |
| 3 | Gamba Osaka | 8 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 14:13 | 14 |
| 4 | Nagoya Grampus | 8 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 12:12 | 13 |
| 5 | Shimizu S-Pulse | 9 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 11:12 | 13 |
| 6 | V-Varen Nagasaki | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 10:11 | 12 |
| 7 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 8 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 13:12 | 11 |
| 8 | Cerezo Osaka | 8 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 9:8 | 11 |
| 9 | Okayama | 8 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 9:11 | 11 |
| 10 | Avispa Fukuoka | 8 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 8:17 | 5 |
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