J1 League Regular Season - 12
Machida Zelvia 0 - 0 PEN 4-2 Tokyo Verdy
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
HT
↓ I. Kumatoriya ↑Y. Fukuda 46'
Y. Uchida 63'
↓ Y. Matsuhashi ↑Y. Arai 66'
76' ↓ T. Yengi ↑S. Fujio
76' ↓ Erik ↑K. Sento
↓ Y. Uchida ↑R. Inoue 77'
86' ↓ R. Shirasaki ↑H. Shimoda
86' ↓ F. Tokumura ↑Y. Nakayama
↓ K. Morita ↑R. Hirakawa 90'
↓ K. Saito ↑T. Inami 90'
120'+1 Na Sang-Ho
I. Someno 120'+1
120'+2 Y. Nakayama
Y. Fukuda 120'+2
120'+3 I. Dresevic
Y. Arai 120'+3
120'+4 H. Shimoda
T. Inami 120'+4
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Machida Zelvia
Goalkeepers
Kosei Tani 
ARCHITECT
1
Key Passes
1
Key Passes
0
Assists
29%
Pass Acc
Defenders
Gen Shoji 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
5
Tackles
88%
Duel Win %
Daihachi Okamura
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
50%
Duel Win %
Ibrahim Drešević 
CLUTCH HERO
120
Goal Time
120
Goal Time
Penalty
Impact
6.3
Rating
Midfielders
Hotaka Nakamura 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Ryohei Shirasaki 
MAGNET
63
Activity
63
Activity
57
Passes
6
Duels
Hiroyuki Mae
MAGNET
85
Activity
85
Activity
77
Passes
8
Duels
Futa Tokumura
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Forwards
Erik 
LATE SHIFT
14
Late Mins
14
Late Mins
76
Total Mins
76
Entry
Sang-Ho Na
CLUTCH HERO
120
Goal Time
120
Goal Time
Penalty
Impact
7
Rating
Tete Yengi
LATE SHIFT
14
Late Mins
14
Late Mins
76
Total Mins
76
Entry
BENCH
Tatsuya Morita 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Kim Min-Tae
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kotaro Hayashi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yuta Nakayama
CLUTCH HERO
120
Goal Time
120
Goal Time
Penalty
Impact
7.5
Rating
Hokuto Shimoda
CLUTCH HERO
120
Goal Time
120
Goal Time
Penalty
Impact
6.3
Rating
Asahi Masuyama
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Keiya Sento
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kanji Kuwayama
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Shota Fujio
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tokyo Verdy
Goalkeepers
Matheus Vidotto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Kaito Suzuki
STORMTROOPER
1
Shots
1
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Naoki Hayashi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kazuya Miyahara
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Yosuke Uchida
LATE SHIFT
13
Late Mins
13
Late Mins
77
Total Mins
77
Entry
Kosuke Saito
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Koki Morita 
NPC
90
Minutes
90
Minutes
35%
Pass Acc
6.7
Rating
Daiki Fukazawa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
94
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Yuan Matsuhashi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
66
Total Mins
66
Entry
Issei Kumatoriya
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
45
Total Mins
46
Entry
Itsuki Someno
CLUTCH HERO
120
Goal Time
120
Goal Time
Penalty
Impact
6.9
Rating
BENCH
Yuya Nagasawa
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Maaya Sako
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Inoue Ryota
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yuya Fukuda
CLUTCH HERO
120
Goal Time
120
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
6.2
Rating
Yuta Arai
CLUTCH HERO
120
Goal Time
120
Goal Time
Penalty
Impact
6.5
Rating
Rei Hirakawa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
4
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tetsuyuki Inami
CLUTCH HERO
120
Goal Time
120
Goal Time
Goal
Impact
0
Rating
Shion Nakayama
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Shimon Teranuma
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/21/2026 | Tokyo Verdy | 2 - 2 (PEN 4-3) | Machida Zelvia | J1 League | Ajinomoto Stadium |
| 07/20/2025 | Tokyo Verdy | 0 - 1 | Machida Zelvia | J1 League | Ajinomoto Stadium |
| 02/26/2025 | Machida Zelvia | 0 - 1 | Tokyo Verdy | J1 League | Machida GION Stadium |
| 07/14/2024 | Tokyo Verdy | 0 - 1 | Machida Zelvia | J1 League | Ajinomoto Stadium |
| 05/19/2024 | Machida Zelvia | 5 - 0 | Tokyo Verdy | J1 League | Machida Gion Stadium |
| 07/09/2023 | Machida Zelvia | 2 - 2 | Tokyo Verdy | J2 League | Japan National Stadium |
| 05/13/2023 | Tokyo Verdy | 0 - 1 | Machida Zelvia | J2 League | Ajinomoto Stadium |
| 09/18/2022 | Machida Zelvia | 2 - 2 | Tokyo Verdy | J2 League | Machida Gion Stadium |
| 03/20/2022 | Tokyo Verdy | 2 - 1 | Machida Zelvia | J2 League | Ajinomoto Stadium |
| 09/26/2021 | Tokyo Verdy | 0 - 1 | Machida Zelvia | J2 League | Ajinomoto Stadium |
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07/20/2025
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07/09/2023
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09/18/2022
03/20/2022
09/26/2021
Machida Zelvia Win
Tokyo Verdy Win
Draw
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Machida Hold Their Nerve in Shootout Drama
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 57/100. Stakes were remarkably high in this top-half clash, and Machida Zelvia ultimately held their composure in a penalty shootout to overcome a resolute Tokyo Verdy side.
The Setup: Controlling the Tempo
Machida Zelvia asserted their authority early on at Machida Stadium, dominating possession with 62% of the ball. The Intensity of their attacking play was evident as they forced 10 corners, continuously probing the visitors' defence. However, Tokyo Verdy stood firm, heavily relying on the commanding presence of Naoki Hayashi to repel the waves of pressure. Despite unleashing 11 shots, the hosts found it incredibly difficult to break the deadlock in a half characterised by intense tactical discipline.
The Deadlock: A War of Attrition
As the match progressed, the Balance of play shifted into a gritty midfield battle. Verdy struggled to test the home goalkeeper, failing to register a single shot on target from their five attempts. Machida kept pushing, constantly venturing into the penalty area, yet they lacked the clinical edge required to find a breakthrough. A high foul count reflected the physical nature of the contest, ensuring that neither side could find a rhythm, ultimately dragging the game towards a nerve-wracking penalty decider.
The Decider: Spot-Kick Drama
The tension peaked as the shootout commenced. Na Sang-Ho and I. Someno traded successful opening kicks. The turning point arrived when Y. Nakayama confidently dispatched his penalty, immediately followed by a crucial miss from Verdy's Y. Fukuda. I. Dresevic and Y. Arai maintained the sequence, but after H. Shimoda slotted home Machida's fourth, the pressure overwhelmed T. Inami. His miss handed Machida a 4-2 shootout triumph, securing vital momentum to cement their third-place standing.
Key Questions
Was the penalty miss by Yuta Nakayama the turning point?
Yuta Nakayama actually scored his penalty. The true turning point was the subsequent miss by Tokyo Verdy's Y. Fukuda, handing Machida the advantage.
How dramatic was the late winner by Yuta Nakayama?
Nakayama's critical contribution came during the penalty shootout rather than open play. His successful spot-kick piled the pressure on Verdy, contributing to their defeat.
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.
J1 League Top-Four Showdown at Machida GION Stadium
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 68/100. With only four points separating these rivals, this crunch match will heavily influence the race for Champions League qualification.
The Setup
The battle for top-tier continental football is heating up as third-placed Machida Zelvia welcome fourth-placed Tokyo Verdy. Both sides boast strong Form metrics, with the hosts relying on the attacking flair of Y. Soma and the reliability of K. Tani to maintain their 28-point tally. Verdy, driven forward by the creative engine of K. Morita, know a win keeps them firmly in the hunt. Our analysis reveals an exceptional Balance rating, pointing to a tightly contested affair where fine margins will decide the outcome. This perfectly matches the massive Stakes attached to the fixture, ensuring that despite a modest Stars rating, the tactical intrigue remains completely off the charts.
Key Battle
Expect a gritty unit-versus-unit war in the transitional phases. The home side's defensive spine will be severely tested by an away midfield eager to dictate possession and thread killer passes through the lines. Whoever controls the second balls and manages the tempo in the middle third will eventually unlock this tightly matched contest.
Our Prediction
The momentum heavily leans towards a home victory. Expect Machida Zelvia to absorb early pressure before exploiting the spaces left behind by an advancing Verdy setup. We anticipate a hard-fought 2-1 win for the hosts, pulling them further clear in the top-four race.