Machida Zelvia vs Gamba Osaka
Japan J1 League
Machida Zelvia
Gamba Osaka
November 1, 2026 at 08:00 · Machida GION Stadium
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Machida Zelvia vs Gamba Osaka prediction and betting tip for this Japan J1 League match, kicking off November 1, 2026 at 08:00 at Machida GION Stadium. Our tip: Double Chance: Home or Draw (1X), 99% confidence.
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Machida Zelvia host Gamba Osaka in the Japan J1 League (matchday 13) on Sunday 1 November 2026, kick-off 08:00 WAT at Machida GION Stadium in Tokyo.
Machida Zelvia are 1st in the table with 27 points from 12 games (8-3-1), while Gamba Osaka sit 15th on 11 points. Machida Zelvia have a 16-point advantage. At home Machida Zelvia have won 3 of 5; Gamba Osaka have won 1 of 7 on the road.
Machida Zelvia have three wins, one draw and one defeat in their last 5 league games (L-W-W-W-D), averaging 2.2 goals scored and 0.8 conceded. Gamba Osaka have one win, two draws and two defeats in their last 5 league games (L-L-D-W-D), averaging 1.2 goals scored and 1.6 conceded.
In their last 6 meetings Machida Zelvia have won 3, Gamba Osaka 2, with 1 draw and an average of 3.5 goals per game. The most recent, in January 2026, finished Gamba Osaka 3-2 Machida Zelvia.
Machida Zelvia average 2.5 goals scored and 0.8 conceded per game this season, with 5 clean sheets and 1 game without scoring, usually in a 3-4-2-1. Gamba Osaka average 1.2 goals scored and 1.8 conceded per game this season, with 1 clean sheet and 5 games without scoring, usually in a 4-2-3-1.
No injuries or suspensions have been reported for either side so far.
Players to watch: T. Nishimura leads Machida Zelvia's scoring with 5 goals; I. Jebali leads Gamba Osaka's scoring with 4 goals and 2 assists.
Bookmakers make Machida Zelvia the favourites: Machida Zelvia 1.73, draw 3.75, Gamba Osaka 4.50 (Bet365). Over 2.5 goals is priced at 1.85 and under at 1.95. Both teams to score: yes 1.80, no 1.95.
Our prediction: Machida Zelvia or draw (1X). The model gives Machida Zelvia or a draw a 100% chance, Machida Zelvia have won 3 of their last 5 and they sit 1st, 14 places above Gamba Osaka.
J1 League table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Machida Zelvia | 12 | 8 | 3 | 1 | +20 | 27 |
| 15 | Gamba Osaka | 12 | 2 | 5 | 5 | -7 | 11 |
Season stats
| Machida Zelvia | Gamba Osaka | |
|---|---|---|
| Played | 12 | 12 |
| Won / Drawn / Lost | 8 / 3 / 1 | 2 / 5 / 5 |
| Goals scored (per game) | 30 (2.5) | 14 (1.2) |
| Goals conceded (per game) | 10 (0.8) | 21 (1.8) |
| Scored at home / away (per game) | 2.2 / 2.7 | 1.2 / 1.1 |
| Clean sheets | 5 | 1 |
| Failed to score | 1 | 5 |
| Longest winning run | 3 | 1 |
| Biggest win | 3-0 | 4-3 |
| Usual formation | 3-4-2-1 | 4-2-3-1 |
Top scorers
- T. Nishimura 5 goals · 0 assists
- Koki Ogawa 4 goals · 0 assists
- I. Jebali 4 goals · 2 assists
Odds (Bet365)
Odds change often — check with your bookmaker before betting.
Data: API-Football · updated 31 Oct 2026, 06:12. Please gamble responsibly (18+).
Match Analysis
Win probability
Our tip: Machida Zelvia or draw (1X) — The model gives Machida Zelvia or a draw a 100% chance, Machida Zelvia have won 3 of their last 5 and they sit 1st, 14 places above Gamba Osaka.
Form (last 5)
Machida Zelvia
LWWWD
2.2 scored · 0.8 conceded per game
Gamba Osaka
LLDWD
1.2 scored · 1.6 conceded per game
Team comparison
Head-to-head
3 Machida Zelvia wins 1 draws 2 Gamba Osaka wins last 6 meetings
- Gamba Osaka3 - 2Machida Zelvia Friendlies Clubs
- Machida Zelvia3 - 1Gamba Osaka J1 League
- Gamba Osaka0 - 1Machida Zelvia J1 League
- Gamba Osaka1 - 3Machida Zelvia J1 League
- Machida Zelvia1 - 1Gamba Osaka J1 League
- Gamba Osaka3 - 2Machida Zelvia Emperor Cup
Statistics: API-Football · updated 31 Oct 2026, 06:10. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees — please gamble responsibly (18+).