Machida Zelvia vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima Match Preview & Recent FormsMatch Preview & Recent Forms
The upcoming meeting between Machida Zelvia and Sanfrecce Hiroshima takes place at Machida Stadium on 08 November 2026. Kickoff is set for as both teams prepare for another important fixture in the Japan J-League. Attention will turn to overall performance levels and tactical execution.
Machida Zelvia rely on wing-backs to provide width.
Sanfrecce Hiroshima tend to overload midfield areas.
Recent Form
Machida Zelvia
WWWLD
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
LWWWW
Machida Zelvia are in solid form, consistently picking up results in recent matches. They remain reliable and consistent in recent games.
However, Sanfrecce Hiroshima come into this match full of confidence after an outstanding run of results. Opponents will need to be on guard against their current form.
Recent Form Home/Away
Machida Zelvia (Home)
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Sanfrecce Hiroshima (Away)
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Machida Zelvia's results have been consistent regardless of playing at home or away.
A clear home bias is evident in Sanfrecce Hiroshima's recent performances.
Defensive Record (Clean Sheet)
Machida Zelvia
+++--
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
-+++-
Machida Zelvia have shown good defensive stability, keeping several clean sheets recently. The back line has been performing reliably.
Also, Sanfrecce Hiroshima continue to show resilience at the back. They look fairly disciplined in defence.
Defensive Record (Clean Sheet) Home/Away
Machida Zelvia (Home)
+----
Sanfrecce Hiroshima (Away)
-++-+
Machida Zelvia's clean sheet record is significantly stronger in away fixtures.
There is little difference in Sanfrecce Hiroshima's clean sheet rate regardless of venue.
Goal Trends (Over 2.5)
Machida Zelvia
++-+-
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
++--+
Machida Zelvia have often featured in open games with several goals. There is usually a good balance between attack and defence.
Also, Sanfrecce Hiroshima's fixtures tend to be attack-minded and lively. Chances tend to be created at both ends.
Goal Trends (Over 2.5) Home/Away
Machida Zelvia (Home)
++-++
Sanfrecce Hiroshima (Away)
+--+-
Machida Zelvia's goal trends remain fairly stable regardless of location.
Only small differences appear in Sanfrecce Hiroshima's match tempo home versus away.
Scoring Consistency
Machida Zelvia
+++++
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
-++++
Machida Zelvia have been highly reliable in attack, finding the net in almost every recent match. Opponents are under constant pressure when facing their attack.
However, Sanfrecce Hiroshima have consistently managed to find the net in recent matches. Their forward line looks sharp and confident.
Scoring Consistency Home/Away
Machida Zelvia (Home)
+++++
Sanfrecce Hiroshima (Away)
-+++-
There is little difference in Machida Zelvia's scoring output across venues.
Sanfrecce Hiroshima attacking output remains fairly steady regardless of location.
On average Machida Zelvia scores 2.2 and concedes 1.4 goals in home matches, while Sanfrecce Hiroshima averagely scores 1.5 and concedes 1.3 goals in away matches.
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Machida Zelvia vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima Live Match StatsLive Match Stats
On average Machida Zelvia scores after every 5.2 shots, while Sanfrecce Hiroshima gets averagely 8.1 shots in a game.
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Machida Zelvia fielded the below lineup in the last match against Shimizu S-Pulse: Tani; Ouwejan, Okamura, Shoji; Akimoto, Lavi, Mae, Heroki Mochizuki; Soma, Nishimura; Ogawa
In their last match against V-Varen Nagasaki starting lineup of Sanfrecce Hiroshima was the following: Osako; Higashi, Araki, Nakano; Suga, Nakajima, Kawabe, Arai; Suzuki, Asano; Haller
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