Machida Zelvia will host Yokohama F Marinos in the upcoming round of the J1 League on Saturday, 20 July.
Can Yokohama FM do better in this game than they did for the most of the season or will Machida Zelvia get the points to keep the distance from other teams at the top of the standings? Find that out and more from our Machida Zelvia vs Yokohama FM prediction.
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Machida Zelvia vs Yokohama FM prediction: Plenty of goals in this game
Key stats
- Yokohama FM have averaged 3.09 total goals per game.
- Machida Zelvia have beaten Yokohama 3-1 just a month ago in the J1 League and they are currently the league leaders.
- Yokohama FM have lost four of their last five matches in the league.
Correct score prediction: Machida Zelvia 3-1 Yokohama FM
Given that both of the duels between Machida Zelvia and Yokohama FM so far have ended in wins for Machida Zelvia with both teams scoring, a 3-1 final score in this match sounds like a reasonable outcome.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Bookies expect a win for the hosts
- HOME: 1/1 (2.00) – 50.00%
- DRAW: 29/10 (3.90) – 25.60%
- AWAY: 14/5 (3.80) – 26.30%
If we look at the Machida Zelvia vs Yokohama FM odds, it's clear that the hosts are the expected winners, which is hardly a surprise since they are sitting at the top of the standings right now in the J1 League.
Furthermore, Machida Zelvia are in great form and on a three-game winning streak, while Yokohama FM have struggled lately, only winning once in their last five matches in the league.
In any case, we can expect a very interesting match and if you liked our predictions for it, remember to look at our top betting tips for today as well.
Most recent H2Hs: Machida Zelvia with all the wins
The only time these two teams met before this season was last year, in Emperor's Cup. Machida Zelvia were in J2 League at the time, but that didn't stop them from demolishing Yokohama FM 4-1 in this game. Meanwhile, Zelvia also won the first duel against Yokohama in the J1 League this season too, 3-1.
Japan J-League 15/06/24
Yokohama F-Marinos
Machida Zelvia
Japan FA Cup 12/07/23
Machida Zelvia
Yokohama F-Marinos
Machida Zelvia preview: Marching towards the title
Not many people expected to see Machida Zelvia at the top of the J1 League at any time. After all, this is their first-ever season in the top flight. However, they are the league leaders after 23 rounds already played and they have looked impressive so far. They've also been without a loss in their last six games in the league.
Predicted lineup: Tani (GK), Hayashi, Shoji, Jang, Suzuki, Fujimoto, Sento, Shibato, Hirakawa, Oh & Fujio
Japan J-League Cup 08/09/24
W
Albirex Niigata
0
Machida Zelvia
2
Japan J-League Cup 04/09/24
L
Albirex Niigata
5
Machida Zelvia
0
Japan J-League 31/08/24
D
Urawa Red Diamonds
2
Machida Zelvia
2
Japan J-League 25/08/24
D
Albirex Niigata
0
Machida Zelvia
0
Japan J-League 17/08/24
W
Jubilo Iwata
0
Machida Zelvia
4
Yokohama F Marinos preview: On a poor run of form
It sounds weird to say that Yokohama FM are having a poor season considering they've reached the AFC Champions League final, but in addition to losing to Al Ain in the final, they have also struggled in the J1 League so far. In fact, Yokohama F Marinos are currently 12th in the standings and they have lost four of their last five matches.
Predicted lineup: Iikura (GK), Kato, Kamijima, Matsubara, Nagato, Kida, Amano, Watanabe, Yan, Lopes, Inoue
Japan J-League Cup 08/09/24
L
Consadole Sapporo
3
Yokohama F-Marinos
1
Japan J-League Cup 04/09/24
W
Consadole Sapporo
1
Yokohama F-Marinos
6
Japan J-League 24/08/24
W
Cerezo Osaka
0
Yokohama F-Marinos
4
Japan FA Cup 21/08/24
W
V-Varen Nagasaki
2
Yokohama F-Marinos
3
Japan J-League 17/08/24
W
Kawasaki Frontale
1
Yokohama F-Marinos
3
Player to watch: Shota Fujio
With nine goals this season in the J1 League, the young forward is Machida Zelvia's key player on the offensive end and one of the main reasons why the newly-promoted team are league leaders right now.
Can Fujio score the first goal?
Four times this season Fujio has been the first goalscorer in a game and he'll be hoping to score the first goal in this match as well to help Machida Zelvia get the points to keep their distance at the top of the standings.
