Machida Zelvia v V-Varen Nagasaki: what the numbers say
Machida Zelvia meet V-Varen Nagasaki at Machida Gion Stadium, Saturday 4:00pm (J1 League). We have no previous meeting between Machida Zelvia and V-Varen Nagasaki on record — a first look at this match-up.
The big picture
Machida Zelvia come in 4th on the ladder with 29 points; V-Varen Nagasaki are 16th on 13. Machida Zelvia have the higher position to protect.
Machida Zelvia are 22–6–5 in J1 League 2026, averaging 1.7 goals for and 1 against.
V-Varen Nagasaki are 12–18–4 in J1 League 2026, averaging 1.1 goals for and 1.5 against.
Form
Machida Zelvia have won three of their last five and most recently drew with Gamba Osaka 0–0.
V-Varen Nagasaki have won one of their last five and most recently drew with Avispa Fukuoka 1–1.
Head to head
We have no previous meeting between these two on record, so this one is a genuine first look.
Players to watch
For Machida Zelvia, watch Yuki Soma (0.3 goals a game, 7 assists in 2026) and Tete Yengi (0.2 goals a game, 2 assists in 2026).
For V-Varen Nagasaki, watch Matheus Jesus (0.4 goals a game, 6 assists in 2026) and Thiago Santana (0.4 goals a game in 2026).
At Machida Gion Stadium
Machida Zelvia have won 11 of their last 14 at Machida Gion Stadium.
What the numbers say
On form, ladder, Machida Zelvia go in as clear favourites.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
