J1 League Betting Preview: Machida Zelvia vs FC Tokyo
Machida Zelvia welcome FC Tokyo to Machida GION Stadium, with kick-off set for 03:00 on Wednesday 1 April.
Tokyo to Give Zelvia a Hard Time
Tokyo look a nice wager to topple Machida Zelvia and we can take the Gas Men at -143 with a +0.25 goal headstart on the Asian Handicap. This means dividing our stake equally between 0 and +0.5 in the hope of a payout.
Tokyo 1-0 Winners in Last H2H Battle
Machida Zelvia made it back-to-back J1 League victories in their last league game. Landing a 4-2 after penalties home win against Kawasaki Frontale at Machida GION Stadium. Zelvia had three shots on target and 47% possession, with Erik being the goalscorer.
FC Tokyo suffered a penalty shootout defeat (0-0 after 90 mins) in their previous game. This occurred away from home at Ajinomoto Stadium against Tokyo Verdy. Rikizo Matsuhashi’s side enjoyed 55% possession and recorded one shot on goal.
Head-to-Head Statistics
It was a 1-0 win for Tokyo at Japan National Stadium when they last played Zelvia. In the previous 4 H2H matches, we have seen three Zelvia victories and one Tokyo win.
Machida Zelvia – Last 10 League Games
7 wins and 3 losses, averaging 2.6 goals from 3.8 shots on goal and 8.2 attempts. Zelvia have had 38.5% possession and 3.6 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 2.1 goals from 3.8 shots on goal and 8.0 attempts, while being awarded 3.4 corners.
Erik leads the way with 5 goals, while Yuki Soma and Gen Shoji have 4 and 2 respectively. Yuki Soma is the leading assists maker with 2.
FC Tokyo – Last 10 League Games
Tokyo have 6 victories, 2 defeats and 2 draws, with an average of 4.4 shots on goal, 9.7 attempts and 2.9 goals. The Chōfu team average 53.3% possession, 5.2 corners awarded and 4.6 corners against, while 2.4 goals have been conceded from 6.8 attempts and 3.2 shots on goal.
We’ve seen Sei Muroya, Marcelo Ryan and Keita Endo score 2 goals each. Look no further than Kein Sato for the top assist maker (2) in the last 10 games.
Machida Zelvia vs FC Tokyo Prediction & Betting Tips
We’ve got your Machida Zelvia vs FC Tokyo bets covered, including our expert match prediction, correct score recommendation, corners outlook and a tailored bet builder built for value.
Match Prediction
We’ll side with Tokyo +0.25 for this J1 League clash, with an attractive -143 available. Our verdict is that they’ll perform strongly and the Asian Handicap line looks generous for this outcome.
Our football experts study the form, while injuries and suspensions can also affect the potential outcome. Before coming up with a verdict, we combine this data with the latest J1 League stats.
Key Machida Zelvia vs FC Tokyo league stats:
The +0.25 line has been covered by Tokyo in 11 consecutive games on the road.The +0.25 line has been covered by Tokyo in 17 of their last 20 games.The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Zelvia in 13 of their last 20 games.The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Zelvia in 6 of their last 10 games at home.The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Zelvia in 2 consecutive games at home.
Tokyo +0.25 Probability
According to the odds, there’s a 58.8% likelihood of our pick winning. After careful examination, our experts have this probability somewhere between 65-70%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this bet.
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Our Match Prediction
Tokyo Asian Hcp +0.25 @ -143
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Corners Prediction
There has been 6.40 corners on average in the past five Machida Zelvia games, while the 9.5 Total Corners line has not been covered in four of the last five Tokyo matches. We can use these stats to our advantage, with odds of -132 that the teams come up short when it comes to the Total Corners line.
League Games
Zelvia
Total
7.00
3.60
3.40
Home
8.10
5.70
2.40
Away
8.20
3.40
4.80
Tokyo
Total
9.80
5.20
4.60
Home
9.80
6.20
3.60
Away
9.60
3.50
6.10
Latest Corner Odds
Total Corners
Zelvia Corners
Tokyo Corners
Most Corners
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Machida Zelvia vs FC Tokyo 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.
Betting Sites Think the Game Could Go Either Way
The 1×2 odds are available for this J1 League encounter and you can secure +143 that Machida Zelvia are victorious and +175 that Tokyo get the job done. Those wanting to wager the draw with the bookmakers can secure +225.
If you fancy Zelvia but want money back if the game ends in a draw, then you can secure odds of -137. Alternatively, there’s the chance to wager on Tokyo at -103 on the Draw No Bet market.
For the Total Goals market, Under 2.5 is the shortest price for this interesting contest. A different approach is a Both Teams to Score bet and Yes has been priced at -135.
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Machida GION Stadium
Zelvia Bidding to Stay Strong at Home
Machida Zelvia have swerved defeat at Machida GION Stadium in the previous ten matches. Zelvia have recorded six victories and four draws in the previous 10 home matches, netting an average of 1.80 goals per game and conceding 0.70.
Tokyo have swerved defeat on their travels in the previous ten matches. The Gas Men have racked up six draws and four wins in the previous 10 away games, scoring an average of 0.90 goals per match and conceding 0.50.
In the last meeting at Machida GION Stadium, Tokyo defeated Zelvia by a 1-0 scoreline.
Machida Zelvia Home Stats
6-4-0
2.50
1.80
0.70
5
5
6
4
FC Tokyo Away Stats
4-6-0
1.40
0.90
0.50
2
8
5
5
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
Machida Zelvia vs FC Tokyo Lineups & Team News
Double-check the Zelvia vs Tokyo team news before placing your bets. We’ll deliver both predicted and confirmed lineups for the J1 League as well as the latest injury reports.
Previous Machida Zelvia Lineups
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
03 Mar
AFC Champions League
Gangwon
0-0
Machida Zelvia
Previous FC Tokyo Lineups
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
20 Feb
J1 League
K. Frontale
1-2
FC Tokyo
Expert Analysis by Minoru Saito
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