Machida Zelvia lineup @ Kyoto Sanga

Machida Zelvia's expected lineup at Kyoto Sanga, Sat 10 Oct, based on the XI they have started most this season (starts from 3 matches): Tani (3); Shōji (3), Okamura (2), Kikuchi (2), Akimoto (2); Nakamura (3), Mae (3), Shirasaki (3), Soma (3), Ogawa (3); Nishimura (2). No fan has predicted this match yet. Last updated after the Tochigi City match on 23 Sep.

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Machida Zelvia predicted lineup vs Kyoto Sanga

MOST USED XI

Machida Zelvia's expected lineup away at Kyoto Sanga in the J1 League is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 3-4-2-1, across 3 official matches: Tani in goal, a back four of Shōji, Okamura, Kikuchi and Akimoto, and Nishimura leading the line. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land.

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Team news

  • Most-used shape: 3-4-2-1 in 3 of the last 3 matches.
  • Sets up with a back three in 100% of matches.
  • Based on starts across 3 official matches this season.

Expected XI derived from official lineups we hold for Machida Zelvia, not from a team sheet. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.

G. Kuroda, Machida Zelvia manager
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G. Kuroda
JapanSince Feb 2023
Formation tendency
3-4-2-1most-used · 3 of last 3
3-4-2-1
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Sets up with a back three in 100% of matches.

Most Common Machida Zelvia Starting XI

Based on 3 official matches this season

The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups this season.

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Machida Zelvia

What is Machida Zelvia's expected lineup?
Machida Zelvia's expected lineup away at Kyoto Sanga in the J1 League is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 3-4-2-1, across 3 official matches: Tani in goal, a back four of Shōji, Okamura, Kikuchi and Akimoto, and Nishimura leading the line. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land. Full XI (3-4-2-1): Tani, Shōji, Okamura, Kikuchi, Akimoto, Nakamura, Mae, Shirasaki, Soma, Ogawa, Nishimura.
Who started Machida Zelvia's last match?
Machida Zelvia's starting XI on 20 Sept 2026 in the Japan J1 League (3-4-2-1): K. Tani, I. Drešević, D. Okamura, G. Shōji, H. Mochizuki, R. Shirasaki, H. Mae, H. Nakamura, Koki Ogawa, Y. Soma, T. Yengi.
What was Machida Zelvia's last result?
Machida Zelvia beat Tochigi City 2–1 on 23 Sept 2026.
When did Machida Zelvia last win?
Machida Zelvia last won on 23 Sept 2026, beating Tochigi City 2–1.
Who takes penalties for Machida Zelvia?
Y. Soma has taken the most penalties for Machida Zelvia this season, scoring 1 of 1.
Who has made the most starts for Machida Zelvia this season?
G. Shōji leads with 3 starts for Machida Zelvia across all competitions this season.
What formation does Machida Zelvia use most often?
Machida Zelvia have used a 3-4-2-1 in 3 of their 3 matches this season.
Which Machida Zelvia goalkeeper has started the most this season?
K. Tani has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Machida Zelvia this season, starting 3 matches.
Which Machida Zelvia defender has started the most this season?
G. Shoji has made the most starts as defender for Machida Zelvia this season, starting 3 matches.
Which Machida Zelvia midfielder has started the most this season?
Y. Soma has made the most starts as midfielder for Machida Zelvia this season, starting 3 matches.
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Machida Zelvia away to Kyoto Sanga

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