Cerezo Osaka v Machida Zelvia: what the numbers say
Cerezo Osaka meet Machida Zelvia at Yodoko Sakura Stadium, Saturday 4:00pm (J1 League). Machida Zelvia have won 3 of the 4 meetings with Cerezo Osaka since 2024.
The big picture
Cerezo Osaka come in 11th on the ladder with 17 points; Machida Zelvia are 4th on 29. Machida Zelvia are the side higher up the table.
Cerezo Osaka are 15–12–6 in J1 League 2026, averaging 1.3 goals for and 1.4 against.
Machida Zelvia are 22–6–5 in J1 League 2026, averaging 1.7 goals for and 1 against.
Form
Cerezo Osaka have won zero of their last five and most recently lost to Kashima Antlers 1–4.
Machida Zelvia have won three of their last five and most recently drew with Gamba Osaka 0–0.
Head to head
These sides have met 4 times on our records since 2024: Cerezo Osaka 0, Machida Zelvia 3, 1 drawn.
Last time out (2025), Machida Zelvia won 3–0 at Machida Gion Stadium.
Biggest margin between these two: Machida Zelvia by 3 goals in 2025 (3–0).
Players to watch
For Cerezo Osaka, watch Soromon Sakuragawa (0.4 goals a game, 1 assist in 2026) and Thiago (0.3 goals a game in 2026).
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).
At Yodoko Sakura Stadium
Cerezo Osaka have won 9 of their last 17 at Yodoko Sakura Stadium.
What the numbers say
On form, ladder and history, Machida Zelvia go in as clear favourites.
Written automatically from Lineball's own match and player database. Not betting advice.
