J2-League match preview: Machida Zelvia versus Ventforet Kofu

Competition: Japan J2-League
Date: Sun 07.April
Match begins: 06:00 (UTC)
Venue: Machida Athletic Stadium (10328 seats)

This could be an interesting match as Machida Zelvia have their presumed home advantage while Ventforet Kofu are ahead 6 points in the J2-League table.

There’s little time for restitution or working hard at the training pitch these days, with both teams having played their last game less than four days ago.

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Machida Zelvia form and stats

Machida Zelvia must be fairly happy with 6 points from their first three games here at venue.

Machida Zelvia lost their last game at Albirex Niigata after a 0-1 scoreline. Before that game, the 1-0 home victory against Ehime.

Machida Zelvia have scored 2 goals here in 3 matches, not a lot. 3 goals have been conceded.

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Ventforet Kofu form and stats

The story so far for the visiting team on their travels is 2 wins, 2 draws and 0 defeats.

Ventforet Kofu won their last game, 2-0 versus Gifu played at home. Preceding that game, the 1-1 draw paying a visit to Fagiano Okayama.

Ventforet Kofu are not goal shy away from home, finding the net 7 times in 4 away games so far. They concede less than a goal on average per away game (3 so far).

Head 2 Head

Numbers for the last four meetings between these two teams are: 1 win for Machida Zelvia, 2 draws and 1 win for Ventforet Kofu.

Machida Zelvia missing players

Ventforet Kofu missing players

Machida Zelvia Ventforet Kofu
Total Home Statistic Away Total
7 3 Played 4 7
4 2 Scored 7 12
11 3 Conceded 3 4
100% 100% Over 0.5 75% 86%
29% 33% Over 1.5 50% 71%
29% 33% Over 2.5 25% 14%
14% 0% Over 3.5 25% 14%
14% 0% Over 4.5 25% 14%
14% 0% Both teams to score 50% 43%
43% 67% Clean Sheet 50% 57%
43% 33% Failed To Score 25% 14%
Key stats this season:
  • Machida Zelvia hasn't played a single 0-0 game.
  • Ventforet Kofu is involved in more matches over 2.5 away, than home.
  • Machida Zelvia is involved in more matches over 2.5 home, than away.

  Total Home Away  
# Team MP W D L F A MP W D L F A MP W D L F A D P
1 Ventforet Kofu 7 4 3 0 12 4 3 2 1 0 5 1 4 2 2 0 7 3 8 15
2 Mito Hollyhock 7 4 3 0 8 2 3 2 1 0 5 1 4 2 2 0 3 1 6 15
3 Kashiwa Reysol 7 5 0 2 8 4 3 2 0 1 4 1 4 3 0 1 4 3 4 15
4 Montedio Yamagata 7 4 2 1 8 3 2 1 1 0 2 1 5 3 1 1 6 2 5 14
5 Ryūkyū 7 4 2 1 14 9 4 3 1 0 9 4 3 1 1 1 5 5 5 14
6 Zweigen Kanazawa 7 3 2 2 13 6 2 2 0 0 7 1 5 1 2 2 6 5 7 11
7 Omiya Ardija 7 3 2 2 8 7 4 1 2 1 6 6 3 2 0 1 2 1 1 11
8 Albirex Niigata 7 3 1 3 7 5 3 1 0 2 1 2 4 2 1 1 6 3 2 10
9 Fagiano Okayama 7 3 1 3 8 8 4 2 1 1 5 4 3 1 0 2 3 4 0 10
10 Tokushima Vortis 7 3 1 3 9 9 4 2 1 1 3 2 3 1 0 2 6 7 0 10
11 Kyoto Sanga 7 2 3 2 5 5 4 1 1 2 2 3 3 1 2 0 3 2 0 9
12 Yokohama 7 3 0 4 6 7 3 1 0 2 3 4 4 2 0 2 3 3 -1 9
13 JEF United 7 2 3 2 7 11 4 1 1 2 5 10 3 1 2 0 2 1 -4 9
14 Machida Zelvia 7 3 0 4 4 11 3 2 0 1 2 3 4 1 0 3 2 8 -7 9
15 Tokyo Verdy 7 2 2 3 7 7 4 2 1 1 6 4 3 0 1 2 1 3 0 8
16 Gifu 7 2 2 3 5 7 4 2 2 0 5 2 3 0 0 3 0 5 -2 8
17 Tochigi 7 2 2 3 5 8 3 0 2 1 0 1 4 2 0 2 5 7 -3 8
18 Avispa Fukuoka 7 2 1 4 5 8 4 1 1 2 2 3 3 1 0 2 3 5 -3 7
19 Ehime 7 2 1 4 4 7 5 2 1 2 4 4 2 0 0 2 0 3 -3 7
20 V-Varen Nagasaki 7 2 1 4 2 7 3 1 0 2 1 2 4 1 1 2 1 5 -5 7
21 Renofa Yamaguchi 7 1 1 5 12 16 4 0 0 4 4 10 3 1 1 1 8 6 -4 4
22 Kagoshima United 7 1 1 5 5 11 4 1 0 3 4 8 3 0 1 2 1 3 -6 4