LiontipsMatida Zelvia vs Kawasaki: Predictions (Odds 2.15) and Bets for the Japan Championship Match on October 5, 2024
Command Analysis
Current Form
Matida Zelvia has achieved remarkable results this season. Last year, the team competed in the country's second-tier league, won it, and earned promotion to the elite division. After 33 matches, they are now serious contenders for the championship. Currently sitting in third place, they trail the leaders, Hiroshima, by just three points. In their latest match, the club lost to Hiroshima (0-2) following a previous goalless draw with Sapporo (0-0).
Injuries and Suspensions
The hosts have no issues with their squad.
Notable Betting Trends
- The team has not scored in their last two matches
- At home, the club is unbeaten in their last four matches
Projected Lineup: Tani - Mochizuki, Dreshievich, Seji, Hayashi - Na, Shirazaki, Sento, Soma - Fujio, O.
Current Form
Kawasaki has struggled this season, currently sitting in 12th place in the standings. Under the guidance of coach Toru Oniki, the team has accumulated just 40 points after 31 matches. It appears they are shifting their focus away from the league. However, they still have opportunities in the AFC Champions League, where Frontale secured a 1-0 away victory against Ulsan. Additionally, they advanced to the quarterfinals of the Emperor's Cup, having faced Kofu with a 1-0 win in the first leg and a 1-1 draw in the second leg.
Injuries and Suspensions
Iziel will miss today's match due to injury.
Interesting Betting Trends
- In four of their last five matches, Kawasaki had a first-half score of 1-0.
- No more than two goals were scored in three of Kawasaki's last four matches.
Projected Lineup: Chong – Tanabe, Sasaki, Haidar, Tachibanada – Lenega, Kawahara, Wakizaka, Oshima – Erison, Yamada.
Trends
Bet Exact Score 1:0
The hosts have won two of their last five matches with this score
9.50Bet At least one team will not score
This bet has been successful in the hosts' last five matches
2.25Bet The digit 1 in the final score
This trend has been observed in three of the last four matches of the visitors
1.65Tip and bets
The hosts are still in contention for the championship and are determined to fight until the end, despite a setback against their main rival. The visitors have little to play for in the league, so we believe Matida Zelvia will manage to defeat their unmotivated opponent.
Our prediction is a victory for Matida Zelvia at 2.13
Total Bet
The home team has found success through a solid defensive strategy, resulting in fewer goals scored. It is likely that this approach will continue, making a bet on a low total a wise choice.
The second bet is on under 2.5 goals with odds of 2.15.
Corner Bet
Both teams are expected to focus on defense, so a high number of corners is unlikely in this match.
Prediction: under 9.5 corners with odds of 1.80.
