J1 League Betting Preview: FC Tokyo vs Machida Zelvia
FC Tokyo go head-to-head with Machida Zelvia at Ajinomoto Stadium, with kick-off set for 23:00 on Saturday 4 April.
Tokyo Could Have the Edge
The Asian Handicap selection of Tokyo 0.0 means that there is money back if the game ends level. We can get odds of -149 that they manage to beat Machida Zelvia and we’re confident with this bet.
Tokyo Landed 3-0 Victory in Previous H2H
FC Tokyo and Machida Zelvia met on Wednesday night, with FC Tokyo triumphing 3-0 away. Tokyo finished with 54% possession and were 4-3 winners in term of shots on target, with Kein Sato and Keita Endo finding the net.
The past 5 meetings between these teams have seen three Zelvia wins.
FC Tokyo – Last 10 League Games
7 wins, 2 losses and 1 draw, averaging 3.2 goals from 4.7 shots on goal and 9.9 attempts. Tokyo have had 54.1% possession and 5.4 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 2.4 goals from 3.3 shots on goal and 6.5 attempts, while the opposition have been awarded 4.1 corners.
Top goalscorers are Keita Endo and Kein Sato on 3 goals, while Sei Muroya has bagged 2. Kein Sato is the leading assists maker on 3.
Machida Zelvia – Last 10 League Games
Zelvia have won 6 and lost 4, with an average of 8.2 attempts, 3.7 shots on goal and 2.3 goals. Go Kuroda’s side average 43.1% possession, 3.6 corners in their favour and 3.3 corners against, while 2.3 goals have been conceded from 3.9 shots on goal and 7.8 attempts.
Erik has landed 5 goals, Yuki Soma 4, with Henry Mochizuki and two others scoring 1. Yuki Soma is the top assists provider in the last 10 games with 2.
FC Tokyo vs Machida Zelvia Prediction & Betting Tips
Our FC Tokyo vs Machida Zelvia betting outlook has it all, including a trusted match forecast, our predicted score, best corners advice and a hand-picked bet builder.
Match Prediction
The Asian Handicap offers us the chance to back Tokyo at 0.0 for this J1 League game. The odds of -149 can be taken, with our selection offering plenty of juice when it comes to price.
A good deal of research goes into our football betting tips. We start by studying the latest form and getting a handle on injuries. The key J1 League stats can then be used as the missing piece of the jigsaw.
Key FC Tokyo vs Machida Zelvia league stats:
The 0.0 line has been covered by Tokyo in 3 of their last 5 games.The 0.0 line hasn’t been covered by Zelvia in 7 of their last 10 games on the road.The 0.0 line hasn’t been covered by Zelvia in 14 of their last 20 games.The 0.0 line has been covered by Tokyo in 2 consecutive games against Zelvia.
Tokyo 0.0 Probability
According to the top betting sites, our pick has a 59.9% chance of landing a return. After careful examination, our experts have this probability somewhere between 65-70%. This wager can therefore be backed with confidence.
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Our Match Prediction
Tokyo Asian Hcp 0.0 @ -149
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Corners Prediction
It’s been four straight Machida Zelvia away matches where 9.5 corners have not been covered, while we’ve seen four of the past five Tokyo games achieve the same outcome. There is value when it comes to going under the Total Corners line and this is available at -141.
League Games
Tokyo
Total
9.50
5.40
4.10
Home
9.80
6.20
3.60
Away
9.30
3.50
5.80
Zelvia
Total
6.90
3.60
3.30
Home
7.90
5.50
2.40
Away
8.20
3.40
4.80
Latest Corner Odds
Total Corners
Tokyo Corners
Zelvia Corners
Most Corners
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FC Tokyo vs Machida Zelvia Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
Books Anticipating a Tight Affair
The draw is currently trading at +225 if you think this J1 League encounter will end all square, while Tokyo have betting odds of +133 and Machida Zelvia are +185 to land a victory of their own.
For those wanting an alternative, Tokyo are +190 on the Half-Time Result market. This means they need to lead at the break, with Zelvia being priced up at +245 and the draw is +120.
Under 2.5 Goals is a short-priced option for those expecting two goals or less. BTTS Yes is on offer at -139 for anyone who wants to side with Both Teams to Score.
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Ajinomoto Stadium
Tokyo Hoping to Hit the Right Notes on Home Soil
Tokyo have not won at Ajinomoto Stadium in the past four matches. Rikizo Matsuhashi’s men have collected four defeats, three wins and three draws in the previous 10 home matches, scoring an average of 1.00 goals per game and conceding 1.40.
Machida Zelvia have not lost on their travels in the past four matches. They have managed four draws, three victories and three losses in the last 10 away matches, recording an average of 1.30 goals per game and conceding 1.40.
When the teams previously met at Ajinomoto Stadium, Zelvia defeated Tokyo 1-0.
FC Tokyo Home Stats
3-3-4
2.40
1.00
1.40
3
7
5
5
Machida Zelvia Away Stats
3-4-3
2.70
1.30
1.40
5
5
6
4
W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
G = Avg. Goals
GF = Avg. Goals For
GA = Avg. Goals Against
O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
B-No = Matches BTTS No
FC Tokyo vs Machida Zelvia Lineups & Team News
Know who’s in and who’s out for Tokyo vs Zelvia before making your bets. Receive the predicted and confirmed J1 League lineups from us, plus the most recent injury updates.
Previous FC Tokyo Lineups
01 Apr
J1 League
Machida Zelvia
0-3
FC Tokyo
21 Mar
J1 League
Tokyo Verdy
4-2
FC Tokyo
18 Mar
J1 League
JEF United
1-2
FC Tokyo
13 Mar
J1 League
Mito Hollyhock
6-7
FC Tokyo
06 Mar
J1 League
FC Tokyo
3-0
Yokohama F.M.
27 Feb
J1 League
FC Tokyo
0-2
Kashiwa Reysol
Previous Machida Zelvia Lineups
01 Apr
J1 League
Machida Zelvia
0-3
FC Tokyo
27 Mar
J1 League
Machida Zelvia
4-2
K. Frontale
21 Mar
J1 League
Urawa Reds
1-2
Machida Zelvia
18 Mar
J1 League
Machida Zelvia
0-3
Kashima Antlers
13 Mar
J1 League
Kashiwa Reysol
0-1
Machida Zelvia
10 Mar
AFC Champions League
Machida Zelvia
1-0
Gangwon
Expert Analysis by Riku Yamada
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