Shonan Bellmare vs Machida Predictions 14.06.2025
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Shonan Bellmare vs Machida Predictions
Shonan Bellmare vs Machida Prediction and Betting Tips for Matchday 20 of the J1 League, set for Saturday, June 15 at the Lemon Gas Stadium. Both sides return from midweek cup victories and are aiming to reverse their poor league form. In this article, you’ll discover J1 League Predictions powered by expert insights from XpertStats.
- Shonan Bellmare are unbeaten in seven previous meetings with Machida Zelvia.
- Only 33% of Shonan’s matches this season have seen over 2.5 goals.
- Machida have scored just once in seven head-to-head games against Bellmare.
- Both teams average under 10 corners per match this season.
Shonan Bellmare’s struggles in front of goal have been a defining trait of their season. With just 14 goals in 19 games, they rank among the lowest-scoring sides in the division. Their recent cup wins offer some hope, but their league form tells a grimmer story—just one win in their last seven outings. Despite playing five of those at home, they’ve failed to pick up a top-flight victory at Lemon Gas Stadium in that run. Defensively solid with 23 goals conceded, their lack of offensive spark keeps them locked in the bottom third of the table.
Manager Satoshi Yamaguchi may be tempted to stick with his recent 3-5-2 system, especially after it secured back-to-back 2-0 wins in cup play. Akito Suzuki, who found the net midweek, could lead the line alongside Luiz Phellype and Sho Fukuda, with the trio responsible for nearly all of the team’s league goals. However, a draw or narrow defeat feels likely unless Bellmare break their scoring drought in open play.
Machida Zelvia are also searching for consistency after a 3-0 defeat to bottom-placed Yokohama Marinos exposed their defensive fragility. Still, they’ve been stronger on the road than at home, winning five of ten away matches this season. Despite averaging 1.4 goals per game, their attack has gone cold recently, scoring just twice in their last three matches. Moreover, they’ve never defeated Shonan in any of their seven meetings.
Go Kuroda’s side may have the edge in the league table, but their head-to-head record against Bellmare is dismal: four losses, three draws, and only one goal scored in total. Their average of just 7.1 corners per match also hints at a more conservative approach. Given both teams’ conservative metrics, J1 League Predictions suggest a tight encounter with little margin for error.
With Shonan Bellmare and Machida Zelvia both struggling in attack, the Under 2.5 Goals market presents strong value. Shonan average just 0.78 goals scored per match and have only seen over 2.5 goals in 33% of their league games. Their defensive record isn’t bad (0.78 goals conceded per match), but their inability to convert chances keeps their matches tight. Machida, while slightly better going forward with 1.4 goals per match, have also remained under the 2.5 mark in half their games this season. Importantly, this fixture historically produces very few goals—just one goal for Machida across seven meetings. With both teams ranked mid to low in total goals per match (Shonan 1.56, Machida 2.4), and each side failing to win consistently, we expect another cautious approach. Add in Machida’s recent 3-0 loss and Shonan’s conservative style, and this points clearly to a low-scoring affair.
This matchup also presents solid value on the corners market. Shonan Bellmare average 9.22 total corners per game, while Machida see just 7.1 on average—well below the 9.5 line. Only 10% of Machida’s matches have exceeded the 9.5 corner mark, reflecting their low-intensity wide play and reliance on central build-up. Shonan, for their part, are only slightly more active on the flanks, with just 44% of their matches surpassing 9.5 corners. When these two meet, the tempo tends to be cautious, limiting attacking sequences that lead to corners. Machida’s average of 3.8 corners won and Shonan’s 5.33 doesn’t inspire confidence in a high-count match. Given both teams’ emphasis on defensive structure and narrow margins, a low corner count fits the trend perfectly.
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