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Machida Zelvia lineup vs V-varen Nagasaki

Most-used XI3-4-2-1
Tani
Shōji
Okamura
Akimoto
Mochizuki
Ouwejan
Nakamura
Mae
Nishimura
Soma
Ogawa
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V-varen Nagasaki, homeLast: D 0-0 Sanfrecce Hiroshima

Machida Zelvia most-used XI this season

3-4-2-1 · 11/12The shape in 11 of the last 12
Formation tendency
3-4-2-1most-used · 11 of last 12
3-4-2-1
92%
3-4-3
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Sets up with a back three in 100% of matches.

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Based on 13 official matches this season

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

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  • OOuwejanfrom NEC NijmegenTransferAUG '26
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  • MMasuyamato V-varen NagasakiLoanSEP '26
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Machida Zelvia predicted lineup vs V-varen Nagasaki

MOST USED XI

Machida Zelvia's expected lineup at home to V-varen Nagasaki in the J1 League is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 3-4-2-1, across 13 official matches: Tani in goal, Shōji, Okamura, Akimoto, Mochizuki and Ouwejan across the back, and Nishimura, Soma and Ogawa further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land.

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Team news and how this XI is built

Team news

  • Most-used shape: 3-4-2-1 in 11 of the last 12 matches.
  • Sets up with a back three in 100% of matches.
  • Based on starts across 13 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.

Machida Zelvia's expected lineup vs V-varen Nagasaki, Sat 21 Nov, based on the XI they have started most this season (starts from 13 matches): Tani (12); Shōji (11), Okamura (8), Akimoto (8), Mochizuki (8), Ouwejan (7); Nakamura (9), Mae (9); Nishimura (11), Soma (9), Ogawa (9). No fan has predicted this match yet. Last updated after the Sanfrecce Hiroshima match on 8 Nov.

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Machida Zelvia questions

What is Machida Zelvia's expected lineup?

Machida Zelvia's expected lineup at home to V-varen Nagasaki in the J1 League is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 3-4-2-1, across 13 official matches: Tani in goal, Shōji, Okamura, Akimoto, Mochizuki and Ouwejan across the back, and Nishimura, Soma and Ogawa further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land. Full XI (3-4-2-1): Tani, Shōji, Okamura, Akimoto, Mochizuki, Ouwejan, Nakamura, Mae, Nishimura, Soma, Ogawa.

Who started Machida Zelvia's last match?

Machida Zelvia's starting XI on 8 Nov 2026 in the Japan J1 League (3-4-2-1): K. Tani, G. Shōji, Kim Min-Tae, T. Ouwejan, H. Nakamura, H. Mae, N. Lavi, T. Akimoto, T. Nishimura, Y. Soma, Koki Ogawa.

What was Machida Zelvia's last result?

Machida Zelvia drew with Sanfrecce Hiroshima 0–0 on 8 Nov 2026.

When did Machida Zelvia last win?

Machida Zelvia last won on 5 Nov 2026, beating Shanghai Shenhua 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?

K. Tani leads with 12 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 11 of their 12 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 12 matches.

Which Machida Zelvia defender has started the most this season?

G. Shōji has made the most starts as defender for Machida Zelvia this season, starting 11 matches.

Which Machida Zelvia midfielder has started the most this season?

H. Mae has made the most starts as midfielder for Machida Zelvia this season, starting 9 matches.

Which Machida Zelvia forward has started the most this season?

T. Nishimura has made the most starts as forward for Machida Zelvia this season, starting 11 matches.

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