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    Mito HollyhockMito HollyhockBalanced & physical
    1–1
    Machida ZelviaMachida ZelviaBalanced & physical
    The model's lean: 2 · Machida Zelvia (53%)

    Mito Hollyhock – Machida Zelvia · J1 League

    1 · Mito Hollyhock 22%X 25%53% Machida Zelvia · 2

    Analysis: Mito Hollyhock – Machida Zelvia

    Sofia Andersson · · The model's read on the match · How the predictions work

    Three straight wins for Machida Zelvia highlight their current dominance, with momentum clearly on the visitors' side. Meanwhile, Mito Hollyhock has collected just four points, a stark contrast to Machida's nine. The small head-to-head sample matters less here than the more telling indicators: form and expected goals heavily favor the visitors.

    The expected goals model assigns a clear edge to Machida, suggesting a 1.44 xG compared to Mito's 1.00. Both teams employ a balanced and physical style, which may see them neutralize each other to some extent, further supported by the low probability of goals, with over 2.5 sitting at just 44%. The expected rain could dampen attacking play even more, reinforcing the conservative goal expectations.

    With the most likely scorelines pegged at 1-1 and 0-1, caution is the word. A 1-1 draw leads slightly at 13%, closely followed by a 0-1 away win at 12%. This aligns with the model's probabilities, which assign Machida a commanding 53% chance of victory. The combination of Machida's superior xG and their tighter defense (xGA of 1.1 compared to Mito's 1.4) underlines why the visitors are favored.

    The sharpest angle lies in the away win. With value bets available at Betsafe, Betsson, and Nordicbet, all offering Machida at odds of 2.02, there’s a notable 7% edge on the market. Savvy bettors should seize upon this inefficiency — it's a rare moment where the odds diverge from the analytical picture painted by form, xG, and streak.

    Mito HollyhockMito Hollyhock
    Form LDW
    League ranking xG #5xGA #16xT #13xP/match #8Points #11
    Key players
    • Kotaro UchinoFxG 0.36 · xT -0.08
    • Sho OmoriLBxG 0.00 · xT 0.16
    • Takumi MaseRWBxG 0.19 · xT 0.24
    Machida ZelviaMachida Zelvia
    Form WLWWW
    League ranking xG #2xGA #7xT #5xP/match #3Points #1
    Key players
    • Tete YengiFxG 0.28 · xT 0.01
    • Yuta NakayamaLWxG 0.06 · xT 0.47
    • Takahiro AkimotoLWxG 0.13 · xT 0.06
    Final score
    1 – 1
    The model missed the outcome
    Predicted probabilities: Mito Hollyhock 22% · Draw 25% · Machida Zelvia 53%

    How the bookmaker bet builders went

    The verdict on the pre-built bet builders for this match, priced against the model’s score matrix before kickoff. Graded on the 90-minute result.

    Matchresultat - Mito HollyhockBåda lagen gör mål - JaTotalt antal mål - Över 3.5
    odds 16,37fair 20,28-19 %
    Miss
    Matchresultat - Machida ZelviaBåda lagen gör mål - JaTotalt antal mål - Över 3.5
    odds 7,34fair 9,94-26 %
    Miss

    Match prediction: Mito Hollyhock – Machida Zelvia

    Predicted score matrix

    Machida Zelvia →
    Mito Hollyhock →
    0
    1
    2
    3
    4+
    0
    0–09.1%
    0–112.2%
    0–29.0%
    0–34.3%
    0–4+2.1%
    1
    1–08.4%
    1–112.9%
    1–29.0%
    1–34.3%
    1–4+2.1%
    2
    2–04.4%
    2–16.3%
    2–24.5%
    2–32.2%
    2–4+1.1%
    3
    3–01.5%
    3–12.1%
    3–21.5%
    3–30.7%
    3–4+0.4%
    4+
    4+–00.4%
    4+–10.6%
    4+–20.5%
    4+–30.2%
    4+–4+0.1%
    Probability per final score. Rows = home goals, columns = away goals.

    Most likely scorelines

    1. 1.1-113%
    2. 2.0-112%
    3. 3.0-09%
    4. 4.0-29%
    5. 5.1-29%
    Expected goals
    1,00–1,44
    Both teams to score
    49%

    Over/under goals

    Expected goals: 2,4
    Under 2,556%
    @1.70
    Over 2,544%
    @2.22

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    01 · 2 legs

    Safe

    • Machida Zelvia to win53%
    • Under 3.5 goals77%

    Combined probability

    35%

    Fair odds

    2.89

    Two legs pulling the same way — the probability is computed exactly from the score matrix, not multiplied.

    02 · 3 legs

    Balanced

    • Machida Zelvia to win53%
    • Under 2.5 goals56%
    • Yuta Nakayama to score31%

    Combined probability

    –

    Fair odds

    –

    The whole slip is priced jointly via 20,000 simulated matches — the scorer interacts with result and total goals, never naive multiplication.

    03 · 4 legs

    Bold

    • Both teams to score49%
    • Over 2.5 goals44%
    • Yuta Nakayama to score31%
    • Chihiro Kato to be booked19%

    Combined probability

    –

    Fair odds

    –

    The goal-fest: both teams score with at least three goals, plus the match's most likely scorer and card candidate — all priced jointly via 20,000 simulated matches.

    Odds & value

    The model's value spots

    Bets where the model's probability beats what the odds imply (EV+).

    • 2 · Machida Zelvia53% probability@1.91PinnacleEV+1%reference odds
    Bookmaker1 · Mito HollyhockX2 · Machida Zelvia
    Betsafe4.003.301.85
    Betsson4.003.301.85
    Nordicbet4.003.301.85
    Pinnacle4.363.51
    EV+ 1%
    1.91

    Odds updated 29 Aug, 10:25

    Odds movement

    Market signal

    The market has moved clearly towards an Machida Zelvia win since 23 August — the odds have shortened from 2.07 to 1.91 (−8%).

    1+13 %
    28 %18 %

    3.85 → 4.36

    X+10 %
    33 %23 %

    3.20 → 3.51

    2-8 %
    54 %44 %

    2.07 → 1.91

    Pinnacle · 19 recorded price levels · 23/08/2026 → 29/08/2026 · fixed scale 10 percentage points

    Statistics

    Key facts

    • Machida Zelvia come into this round on 3 straight wins.
    xG & xGA per match — 3-game rolling average

    Solid line = created (xG), dashed = conceded (xGA).

    Mito Hollyhock
    Machida Zelvia
    When goals are scored and conceded — 2026
    Mito Hollyhock (5–4)
    Machida Zelvia (12–2)
    Pass networks

    Last 5 matches. Circle size = pass volume, line width = combinations between players. Attacking left to right.

    Mito Hollyhock
    Kenta Itakura: 133 passningar, xT 0.05ItakuraYasuki Kimoto: 117 passningar, xT 0.29KimotoSho Omori: 110 passningar, xT 0.46OmoriTaishi Semba: 108 passningar, xT 0.13SembaYu Funabashi: 102 passningar, xT 0.28FunabashiKonosuke Nishikawa: 98 passningar, xT 0.21NishikawaTakumi Mase: 89 passningar, xT 0.39MaseKaito Taniguchi: 40 passningar, xT 0.21TaniguchiArata Watanabe: 39 passningar, xT 0.02WatanabeYoshiki Torikai: 37 passningar, xT 0.47TorikaiKotaro Uchino: 29 passningar, xT -0.25Uchino
    Machida Zelvia
    Yuta Nakayama: 151 passningar, xT 1.24NakayamaNeta Lavi: 139 passningar, xT 0.29LaviHiroyuki Mae: 119 passningar, xT 0.15MaeGen Shoji: 106 passningar, xT 0.12ShojiTakahiro Akimoto: 105 passningar, xT 0.25AkimotoDaihachi Okamura: 99 passningar, xT 0.16OkamuraKosei Tani: 86 passningar, xT 0.19TaniYuki Soma: 74 passningar, xT 0.63SomaHotaka Nakamura: 53 passningar, xT 0.24NakamuraTete Yengi: 35 passningar, xT -0.02YengiMitchell Duke: 24 passningar, xT 0Duke
    xT networks

    The same network weighted by offensive threat (xT): circle size = threat created by the player, line width = threat of the combinations. Last 5 matches, attacking left to right.

    Mito Hollyhock
    Kenta Itakura: 133 passningar, xT 0.05ItakuraYasuki Kimoto: 117 passningar, xT 0.29KimotoSho Omori: 110 passningar, xT 0.46OmoriTaishi Semba: 108 passningar, xT 0.13SembaYu Funabashi: 102 passningar, xT 0.28FunabashiKonosuke Nishikawa: 98 passningar, xT 0.21NishikawaTakumi Mase: 89 passningar, xT 0.39MaseKaito Taniguchi: 40 passningar, xT 0.21TaniguchiArata Watanabe: 39 passningar, xT 0.02WatanabeYoshiki Torikai: 37 passningar, xT 0.47TorikaiKotaro Uchino: 29 passningar, xT -0.25Uchino
    Machida Zelvia
    Yuta Nakayama: 151 passningar, xT 1.24NakayamaNeta Lavi: 139 passningar, xT 0.29LaviHiroyuki Mae: 119 passningar, xT 0.15MaeGen Shoji: 106 passningar, xT 0.12ShojiTakahiro Akimoto: 105 passningar, xT 0.25AkimotoDaihachi Okamura: 99 passningar, xT 0.16OkamuraKosei Tani: 86 passningar, xT 0.19TaniYuki Soma: 74 passningar, xT 0.63SomaHotaka Nakamura: 53 passningar, xT 0.24NakamuraTete Yengi: 35 passningar, xT -0.02YengiMitchell Duke: 24 passningar, xT 0Duke

    The teams in numbers

    PerformanceMito HollyhockMachida Zelvia
    Points49
    xPoints4.56
    xG per match1.51.9
    xGA per match1.41.1
    xG within 8s of winning the ball0.340.34
    xGA within 8s of losing the ball0.350.08
    Playing styleMito HollyhockMachida Zelvia
    Build-up efficiency0.330.35
    Field tilt0.320.53
    xT per match0.951.2
    xTA per match1.21.1
    Won balls, offensive half2525
    Pressing intensity0.240.23
    Pressing efficiency0.240.26
    Pressing efficiency, offensive half0.260.2
    Entries into the box per match1315
    Entries into the box against1612
    Pass completion %0.770.75
    Pass completion % under pressure0.770.74
    Passes per match339353
    Passes against per match531409
    Switches of play per match25.316.8
    Long balls per match3224
    Set piecesMito HollyhockMachida Zelvia
    xG from free kicks0.130
    Corners per match7.24.7
    Corners against per match3.82
    xG per corner0.040.09
    xGA per corner against0.050
    First touch, offensive corners %0.330.29
    First touch, defensive corners %0.450.67
    OtherMito HollyhockMachida Zelvia
    Throw-in control0.640.7
    The goalkeepersKonosuke Nishikawa (Mito Hollyhock)Kosei Tani (Machida Zelvia)
    Saves127
    Save %75%78%
    xG prevented58%51%
    Claims0 (0%)0 (0%)

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    Frequently asked questions

    Who wins Mito Hollyhock vs Machida Zelvia according to our model?

    The model gives Machida Zelvia a 53% win probability. Full 1X2 picture: Mito Hollyhock 22%, draw 25%, Machida Zelvia 53%.

    What is the most likely scoreline?

    The model's most likely final score is 1-1 at 13% probability.

    Over or under 2.5 goals?

    The model rates over 2.5 goals at 44% and under at 56%.

    Will both teams score?

    The probability of both teams scoring is 49% according to the model.

    Why are some legs locked in the bet builder?

    The same rules as the bookmakers’ builders: legs that contradict or already follow from your slip cannot be combined — for example correct score 2–1 with under 2.5 goals. The difference is that we don’t look the rules up in a table; we compute them straight from the score matrix.

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