J1 League Gameweek 1
Yokohama F. Marinos 2 - 3 FT Machida Zelvia
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Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Erik (N. Lavi) 8'
16' D. Tono
Erik 17'
21' ↓ Park Il-gyu ↑R. Kimura
Y. Soma 45'
HT
47' Ryo Miyaichi
Yuki Soma 63'
64' ↓ D. Tono ↑J. Amano
64' ↓ R. Miyaichi ↑Tevis
64' ↓ K. Tanimura ↑D. David
67' J. Croux (D. David)
↓ K. Sento ↑Na Sang-Ho 67'
75' ↓ R. Yamane ↑T. Kida
↓ N. Lavi ↑R. Shirasaki 77'
↓ Erik ↑S. Fujio 77'
↓ A. Masuyama ↑K. Hayashi 90'
↓ Y. Soma ↑K. Kuwayama 90'
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Yokohama F. Marinos
Goalkeepers
Park Il-Gyu 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
21
Total Mins
21
Entry
Defenders
Taisei Inoue 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Jeison Quiñónes 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
3
Tackles
71%
Duel Win %
Ryotaro Tsunoda 
MAGNET
94
Activity
94
Activity
83
Passes
11
Duels
Ren Kato
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Riku Yamane
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
75
Total Mins
75
Entry
Kota Watanabe
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jordy Croux 
SNIPER
50%
Conversion
50%
Conversion
1
Goals
2
Shots
Daiya Tono
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Ryo Miyaichi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
64
Total Mins
64
Entry
Forwards
Kaina Tanimura
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
64
Total Mins
64
Entry
BENCH
Ryoya Kimura
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
69
Total Mins
Started
Entry
K. Sekitomi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Thomas Deng
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Takuya Kida
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
15
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jun Amano
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
26
Total Mins
Started
Entry
George Onaiwu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tomoki Kondo
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tevis
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
D. David
👻 Invisible Nothing to note
Machida Zelvia
Goalkeepers
Kosei Tani
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Henry Heroki Mochizuki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Daihachi Okamura
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gen Shoji
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
100%
Duel Win %
Midfielders
Asahi Masuyama 
NPC
89
Minutes
89
Minutes
13%
Pass Acc
6.5
Rating
Neta Lavi 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Pen Given
Mistake
Pen Given
Mistake
1
Fouls
7
Rating
Yuta Nakayama
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Hotaka Nakamura
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Keiya Sento
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
67
Total Mins
67
Entry
Yuki Soma 
FINISHER
1
Goals
1
Goals
3
Shots
7.9
Rating
Erik 
HITMAN
2
Goals
2
Goals
2
On Target
8.9
Rating
BENCH
Tatsuya Morita 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Kotaro Hayashi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ryohei Shirasaki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Futa Tokumura
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Na Sang-ho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kanji Kuwayama
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
1
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Shota Fujio
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
13
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tete Yengi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/06/2026 | Machida Zelvia | 2 - 0 | Yokohama F. Marinos | J1 League | Machida GION Stadium |
| 02/06/2026 | Yokohama F. Marinos | 2 - 3 | Machida Zelvia | J1 League | Nissan Stadium |
| 08/23/2025 | Yokohama F. Marinos | 0 - 0 | Machida Zelvia | J1 League | Nissan Stadium |
| 05/31/2025 | Machida Zelvia | 0 - 3 | Yokohama F. Marinos | J1 League | Machida GION Stadium |
| 07/20/2024 | Machida Zelvia | 1 - 2 | Yokohama F. Marinos | J1 League | Japan National Stadium |
| 06/15/2024 | Yokohama F. Marinos | 1 - 3 | Machida Zelvia | J1 League | Nissan Stadium |
| 07/12/2023 | Yokohama F. Marinos | 1 - 4 | Machida Zelvia | Emperor Cup | Machida Gion Stadium |
05/06/2026
02/06/2026
08/23/2025
05/31/2025
07/20/2024
06/15/2024
07/12/2023
Yokohama F. Marinos Win
Machida Zelvia Win
Draw
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Yokohama F. Marinos
Machida Zelvia
Yokohama F. Marinos
Machida Zelvia
A Clinical Masterclass Silences Nissan Stadium
Highly Entertaining Futmetrix Score: 70/100. Machida Zelvia proved that lethal finishing trumps possession, stunning Yokohama F. Marinos in a breathless five-goal spectacle.
Explosive Opening
The Intensity at Nissan Stadium was off the charts right out of the gate. This was no tactical feeling-out process; it was a full-throttle firefight that thrilled the travelling fans. Within nine frantic minutes, the net bulged three times in a spectacular display of attacking intent. Machida Zelvia drew first blood when Erik clinically dispatched an eighth-minute opener, capitalising on a sharp feed from N. Lavi to put the hosts instantly on the back foot. Yokohama F. Marinos struck right back, converting a crucial penalty through D. Tono in the 16th minute to restore parity. The Balance of power seemed to be shifting in favour of the home side, but Erik had entirely different ideas. Barely sixty seconds later, the Brazilian striker struck again to restore the visitors' lead. It was a staggering sequence of play that completely tore up both managers' pre-match defensive blueprints.
The Ruthless Sucker Punch
Our take on the middle third of this contest is straightforward: possession without penetration is a dangerous trap. Yokohama undeniably dominated possession, hoarding 64% of the ball and orchestrating extended, sweeping spells in the attacking half. Yet, they consistently left themselves exposed at the back. Machida, meanwhile, was entirely comfortable absorbing the sustained pressure. They waited in the weeds for the perfect moment to strike. Right on the stroke of half-time, Y. Soma delivered the crushing blow. His 45th-minute strike gave the title contenders a critical two-goal cushion heading into the tunnel. The visitors generated a shockingly low 0.86 expected goals across the entire match, yet they managed to find the back of the net three times. This was pure, unadulterated efficiency severely punishing a porous high defensive line.
Too Little, Too Late
Desperation naturally kicked in for the mid-table hosts during the second half. They threw bodies forward with reckless abandon, resulting in a barrage of 15 total shots as they desperately chased the game. Their sheer persistence briefly paid dividends in the 67th minute when D. David carved out a brilliant opening for J. Croux, who fired home emphatically to cut the deficit to a single goal. The Nissan Stadium crowd erupted, sensing a dramatic late comeback. However, the visitors slammed the door firmly shut. A resolute defensive block and crucial saves from the Machida goalkeeper kept the rampant hosts at bay until the final whistle. Ultimately, Yokohama walks away empty-handed despite controlling the pitch, while Machida cements their status near the top of the table. It was a quintessential masterclass in away-day counter-attacking football.
Key Questions
What made Erik the Man of the Match?
Erik was devastatingly efficient, bagging a quickfire brace within 17 minutes and setting a ferocious tempo to secure Machida's crucial away victory.
What caused the 5-goal thriller?
A frantic opening saw three goals in nine minutes. Machida's clinical counter-attacking perfectly dismantled Yokohama's high-possession approach, creating spectacular end-to-end drama.
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 Momentum Meets Marinos' Malaise
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 6/100. Machida Zelvia's blistering pace near the top of the table makes them heavy favourites against a Yokohama side still searching for a defensive identity.
The Setup
Yokohama F. Marinos are misfiring badly. With seven losses already on the board, their Form is a massive concern. They sit ninth on a mere nine points, looking entirely disconnected. Machida Zelvia, on the other hand, are cruising in third with 22 points. The competitive Balance of this fixture leans heavily towards the visitors. Despite a modest Stakes rating for this early regular-season clash, Machida will see Nissan Stadium as prime territory to grab three easy points. The lack of top-tier Stars on display doesn't rob the game of its intrigue, but it highlights the gritty, system-driven nature of Machida's recent success.
Key Battle
It will be a clash between Marinos' fragile backline and Machida's relentless pressing unit. Yokohama have leaked 18 goals already. If they try to force their build-up play from the back, Machida's forwards will punish them instantly. Expect a pure test of tactical discipline over individual brilliance.
Our Prediction
Machida Zelvia should take this 2-0. Expect Y. Soma to cause constant headaches down the flanks, forcing J. Quiñones and the home defence into desperate, last-ditch clearances. While D. David might snatch a half-chance for Marinos on the counter, the combined presence of I. Drešević and K. Tani in the visitors' goal mouth looks too solid to crack.