J1 League Betting Preview: Machida Zelvia vs Tokyo Verdy
Machida Zelvia meet Tokyo Verdy at Machida GION Stadium, with kick-off set for 03:00 on Wednesday 13 May.
Zelvia to Get the Better of Verdy
There are several reasons to back Machida Zelvia on the Full-Time Result betting market, especially at value odds of -112. We think that the favourites will prove too strong for Tokyo Verdy.
Verdy Penalties Victory in Last H2H
Machida Zelvia have won two J1 League games on the spin, triumphing 2-0 in their previous league encounter. This was away to JEF United at Fukuda Denshi Arena. Go Kuroda’s side had 44% possession and three shots on target, while Sang-Ho Na scored both goals.
Tokyo Verdy have been defeated in back-to-back J1 League games. On the road, they recently suffered a 2-1 loss against FC Tokyo at Ajinomoto Stadium. The Inagi club were restricted to just 31% possession and managed three shots on goal, with Koki Morita finding the net.
Head-to-Head Statistics
These two sides last met at Ajinomoto Stadium, with Verdy landing the home victory over Zelvia on penalties (2-2 after 90 mins). There have been three Zelvia wins, one Verdy success and one draw in the past 5 H2H games.
Machida Zelvia – Last 10 League Games
7 wins and 3 losses, averaging 2.4 goals from 8.7 attempts and 3.7 shots on goal. Zelvia have had 44.0% possession and 4.5 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 2.1 goals from 7.4 attempts and 3.4 shots on goal, while earning 3.7 corners.
Top goalscorer Sang-Ho Na has found the net 3 times, Erik 2, with Shota Fujio and two other players on 1. Tete Yengi, Gen Shoji and Hokuto Shimoda have racked up the most assists with 1 each.
Tokyo Verdy – Last 10 League Games
Verdy have 6 victories and 4 defeats, with an average of 1.6 goals from 3.4 shots on goal and 8.3 attempts. Hiroshi Jofuku’s team have averaged 41.9% possession, 4.6 corners awarded and 4.6 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.3 goals from 3.8 shots on goal and 7.7 attempts.
Taiju Yoshida and Itsuki Someno top the team’s scoring charts on 2 goals, with Koki Morita on 1. Yuan Matsuhashi has been the chief assist maker in the previous 10 games with 2.
Machida Zelvia vs Tokyo Verdy Prediction & Betting Tips
Get the edge with our Machida Zelvia vs Tokyo Verdy betting tips: a trusted match prediction, likely correct score outcome, best corners market forecast and an expert-crafted bet builder.
Match Prediction
Machida Zelvia look like a spot of value at -112 when it comes to the latest betting. They should be able to deliver a victory in this J1 League game based on the information available and we’re feeling confident.
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 Machida Zelvia vs Tokyo Verdy league stats:
Zelvia have won 3 of their last 5 games.Zelvia have won 11 of their last 20 games at home.Zelvia have won 2 consecutive games.Verdy have lost 4 of their last 5 games on the road.Verdy have lost 7 of their last 10 games on the road.Verdy have lost their last 2 games.Zelvia have won 3 of their last 5 games against Verdy.
Zelvia to Win Probability
The betting odds at the top bookies suggest our pick carries a 52.9% chance of winning. After careful examination, our tipsters calculate this probability to be closer to 60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.
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Our Match Prediction
Zelvia To Win @ -112
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Corners Prediction
The 9.5 Total Corners line has not been covered in four consecutive Machida Zelvia home matches, while the same outcome has happened in three straight Tokyo Verdy games. We’re willing to wager the -147 when it comes to the sides being short of the Total Corners line which looks appealing.
League Games
Zelvia
Total
8.20
4.50
3.70
Home
7.00
4.50
2.50
Away
8.40
4.40
4.00
Verdy
Total
9.20
4.60
4.60
Home
8.30
3.90
4.40
Away
9.70
4.40
5.30
Latest Corner Odds
Total Corners
Zelvia Corners
Verdy Corners
Most Corners
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Machida Zelvia vs Tokyo Verdy 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.
Latest Match Odds Suggest Zelvia Win
Machida Zelvia are the -112 favourites on the 1×2 betting. That implies a 53% chance of triumphing in this J1 League encounter according to the latest odds. Tokyo Verdy are the underdogs at +335 which implies a lesser percentage prospect of winning.
If you want to back Zelvia to win, then you can take the Asian Handicap -0.5 option. This selection is priced at -120, although Verdy +0.5 is -118 and the latter puts the draw on your side.
The Total Goals market always provides an interesting angle and Under 2.5 Goals is the shortest-priced option. A fresh approach might involve siding with a BTTS wager and there’s -161 on offer for Both Teams to Score No.
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Machida GION Stadium
Past Ten Zelvia Games at Home Have Yielded Five Wins
Zelvia have collected five wins, four draws and one defeat in the past 10 home games, recording an average of 1.30 goals per match and conceding 0.90.
Tokyo Verdy have not won in the past six away matches. The Inagi club have recorded seven defeats, two victories and one draw in the previous 10 away matches, netting an average of 1.00 goals per game and conceding 1.80.
Verdy won 1-0 when they last played Zelvia at Machida GION Stadium.
Machida Zelvia Home Stats
5-4-1
2.20
1.30
0.90
4
6
5
5
Tokyo Verdy Away Stats
2-1-7
2.80
1.00
1.80
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
Machida Zelvia vs Tokyo Verdy Lineups & Team News
Check the Zelvia vs Verdy team news before you place your bets. We’ll have the predicted and confirmed J1 League lineups for you plus all the latest on player injuries.
Previous Machida Zelvia Lineups
10 May
J1 League
JEF United
0-2
Machida Zelvia
06 May
J1 League
Machida Zelvia
2-0
Yokohama F.M.
03 May
J1 League
Kashima Antlers
5-3
Machida Zelvia
29 Apr
J1 League
Mito Hollyhock
5-6
Machida Zelvia
25 Apr
AFC Champions League
Al-Ahli
1-0
Machida Zelvia
21 Apr
AFC Champions League
Machida Zelvia
1-0
Shabab Al-Ahli Dubai
Previous Tokyo Verdy Lineups
09 May
J1 League
FC Tokyo
2-1
Tokyo Verdy
06 May
J1 League
K. Frontale
1-0
Tokyo Verdy
02 May
J1 League
Tokyo Verdy
1-0
Kashiwa Reysol
28 Apr
J1 League
Tokyo Verdy
2-1
Kashima Antlers
17 Apr
J1 League
Tokyo Verdy
1-0
JEF United
11 Apr
J1 League
Urawa Reds
2-4
Tokyo Verdy
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