AFC Champions League Elite Gameweek 1, East
Machida Zelvia 1 - 1 FT FC Seoul
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Futmetrix Verdict
91
FT
Mon, Oct 26
Galatasaray
2-1
Fenerbahçe
⚡ Intensity
60
⚖️ Balance
32
🏆 Stakes
100
🎲 Upset
0
Osimhen's brace settles the Istanbul derby
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Jun Choi 40'
HT
46' ↓ Jeong Seung-Won ↑Moon Seon-Min
↓ Oh Se-Hun ↑S. Fujio 46'
M. Dugandzic (J. Lingard) 59'
↓ Na Sang-Ho ↑T. Nishimura 63'
↓ H. Mae ↑H. Shimoda 63'
73' ↓ Lucas Silva ↑Anderson Oliveira
73' ↓ M. Dugandzic ↑Cho Young-Wook
76' ↓ Lee Seung-Mo ↑Hwang Do-Yun
80' H. Mochizuki (S. Fujio)
↓ I. Dresevic ↑M. Duke 83'
↓ Y. Soma ↑K. Sento 83'
85' ↓ J. Lingard ↑Cheon Seong-Hoon
Jin-su Kim Bench
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Machida Zelvia
Midfielders
Choi Chul-won 
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
1
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Choi Jun
PROVOCATEUR
2
Fouls Won
2
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Park Seong-hun 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lee Han-do
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Park Soo-il
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jeong Seung-won
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Ryu Jae-moon
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Lee Seung-mo
LATE SHIFT
14
Late Mins
14
Late Mins
76
Total Mins
76
Entry
Lucas Silva
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
73
Total Mins
73
Entry
Marko Dugandžić 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Jesse Lingard 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
6.9
Rating
BENCH
Kang Hyeon-mu 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Yazan Al-Arab
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jeong Tae-wook
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kim Jin-su
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Moon Seon-min
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hwang Do-yoon
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
14
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Anderson Silva
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Park Jang Han-gyeol
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cho Young-wook
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cheon Seong-hoon
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
11
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Son Seung-beom
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jung Han-min
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
FC Seoul
Midfielders
Kosei Tani
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ibrahim Drešević 
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Daihachi Okamura
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gen Shoji
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Henry Heroki Mochizuki 
CLOSER
1
Late Goals
1
Late Goals
0
Late Assists
75
Minute
Hiroyuki Mae
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
63
Entry
Yuta Nakayama
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kotaro Hayashi 
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
25%
Pass Acc
Na Sang-ho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
63
Entry
Yuki Soma
LATE SHIFT
7
Late Mins
7
Late Mins
83
Total Mins
83
Entry
Oh Se-hun
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
BENCH
Tatsuya Morita
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Yoshiaki Arai
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Tomoki Imai
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Cha Je-hoon
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Keiya Sento
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Asahi Masuyama
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hokuto Shimoda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ryohei Shirasaki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Shota Fujio 
SUPER SUB
1
Assist
1
Assist
45
Minutes
6.9
Rating
Mitchell Duke
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Takuma Nishimura
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Takaya Numata
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | Pts | GF | GA | GD | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vissel Kobe | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | +3 | WSHANGHAI SIPG 0 - 3 Vissel Kobe (17-09-2025) |
| 2 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 | +2 | WMelbourne City 0 - 2 Sanfrecce Hiroshima (16-09-2025) |
| 3 | Gangwon FC | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | +1 | WGangwon FC 2 - 1 Shanghai Shenhua (16-09-2025) |
| 4 | Ulsan Hyundai FC | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | +1 | WUlsan Hyundai FC 2 - 1 Chengdu Better City (17-09-2025) |
| 5 | Buriram United | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | +1 | WBuriram United 2 - 1 Johor Darul Takzim FC (16-09-2025) |
| 6 | Machida Zelvia | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | DMachida Zelvia 1 - 1 FC Seoul (16-09-2025) |
| 7 | FC Seoul | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | DMachida Zelvia 1 - 1 FC Seoul (16-09-2025) |
| 8 | Shanghai Shenhua | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -1 | LGangwon FC 2 - 1 Shanghai Shenhua (16-09-2025) |
| 9 | Johor Darul Takzim FC | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -1 | LBuriram United 2 - 1 Johor Darul Takzim FC (16-09-2025) |
| 10 | Chengdu Better City | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -1 | LUlsan Hyundai FC 2 - 1 Chengdu Better City (17-09-2025) |
| 11 | Melbourne City | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -2 | LMelbourne City 0 - 2 Sanfrecce Hiroshima (16-09-2025) |
| 12 | SHANGHAI SIPG | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -3 | LSHANGHAI SIPG 0 - 3 Vissel Kobe (17-09-2025) |
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Machida Zelvia
FC Seoul
Machida Zelvia
FC Seoul
Machida GION Stadium Witnesses 24-Shot Tactical Tussle
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 45/100. A high-octane encounter where relentless volume met calculated efficiency, leaving both continental contenders with a shared point in the AFC Champions League.
The High-Volume Opening
The atmosphere at Machida GION Stadium was electric as Machida Zelvia looked to leverage their home advantage early on. From the outset, the Japanese side adopted a high-pressing approach that forced the match into a frantic tempo. This was reflected in an Intensity score of 3.0, as the hosts unleashed a barrage of shots to test the opposition's resolve. While Machida Zelvia lacked the clinical edge to turn their 17 total attempts into a commanding lead, their aggressive stance kept the visitors on the back foot. The sheer volume of chances—24 between both sides—suggested a game that refused to settle into a rhythm, as the hosts prioritized direct verticality over patient build-up play in the early phases.
The Possession Pivot
As the match progressed, FC Seoul began to exert their influence through superior technical control. Despite the pressure, the South Korean outfit managed to record 54% possession, effectively cooling the game down when it threatened to boil over. This tactical Balance allowed FC Seoul to remain competitive even while being outshot. Their efficiency was notable; although they only registered seven shots in total, they matched the hosts with four shots on target. The midfield battle became a game of chess, with the visitors using 512 passes to navigate the pressing traps set by the home side. It was a classic clash of styles where one team provided the fireworks and the other provided the stability.
Stalemate and Continental Implications
The final whistle confirmed a 1-1 draw that felt like a fair reflection of the tactical struggle, carrying an Importancia rating of 1.0 for the group standings. For Machida Zelvia, the frustration lies in their inability to convert 17 shots into a victory, especially given their 12 attempts from inside the box. Conversely, FC Seoul will return home satisfied with a point earned through discipline and a high pass accuracy of 86%. With no Upset Factor recorded, the result maintains the status quo in this continental campaign. Both managers will likely view this as a missed opportunity to climb, yet the resilience shown under pressure suggests both squads are well-equipped for the grueling schedule of the AFC Champions League ahead.
Key Questions
How many shots were attempted during the match?
A total of 24 shots were attempted, with Machida Zelvia accounting for 17 and FC Seoul recording 7.
Which team dominated possession at Machida GION Stadium?
FC Seoul controlled the possession with 54%, despite the high-pressure tactics from the home side.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Archive note: this preview was written after the match was played.
Machida's Defensive Wall Faces Seoul's Survival Instinct
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 9/100. While the metrics suggest a low-event affair, the knockout pressure at Machida GION Stadium transforms this into a grueling test of tactical discipline where one mistake could end a continental campaign.
The Setup
On September 16, 2025, Machida Zelvia enter this AFC Champions League fixture with the confidence of a side sitting 2nd in their domestic standings. Boasting a Form rating of 2.5, their recent run of four wins in five matches highlights a team that knows how to grind out results. In contrast, FC Seoul arrive with a more fragile Balance score of 3.0, reflecting a season of inconsistency that sees them languishing in 6th place. Despite the technical Stakes being rated at a low 1.0, the "survive and advance" reality of this tie ensures that neither side will be willing to yield an inch of turf.
Key Battle
The match will be won or lost in the transition between the home side's rigid defensive block and the visitors' attempts to find verticality. Machida's back line has been remarkably disciplined this season, conceding fewer than a goal per game on average. They will face an FC Seoul midfield that often dominates possession but lacks the clinical edge to break down deep-sitting units. This tactical stalemate requires a moment of individual brilliance to break, yet with a Stars rating of only 1.7, both managers may rely on set-piece efficiency rather than open-play flair to find the breakthrough.
Our Prediction
Expect a claustrophobic encounter. Machida Zelvia will likely cede possession, inviting FC Seoul into their half before launching sharp counter-attacks through Y. Soma. With K. Tani providing a safe pair of hands in goal, the hosts are well-equipped to weather the occasional storm. J. Lingard remains the primary threat for the visitors, but he may find himself isolated against I. Drešević and a physical Machida defence. We foresee a narrow 1-0 victory for the home side, secured by a late strike as Seoul tires under the pressure of the knockout format.