Sagan Tosu vs. Machida Zelvia: Japan Championship Match Prediction
Sagan Tosu
Machida ZelviaIn the 35th round of the Japanese J-League, Sagan Tosu will face Machida Zelvia. The visitors are still in the hunt for medals, while the hosts are stuck at the bottom of the table with no chance of escaping the relegation zone. Which team will secure points on November 3rd? Can the clear underdog pull off a victory? Find out in our match prediction.
Match announcement
Sagan Tosu
JapanCurrent Form
Sagan Tosu is having a disastrous season, deservedly sitting at the bottom of the league table with only 26 points from 34 matches. They trail their nearest competitor by six points and are 13 points away from escaping the relegation zone. It's clear that such a gap is insurmountable in the remaining time, and the team's performance hasn't improved towards the season's end—Sagan hasn't won in four months. After a streak of six consecutive losses, the Tosu club managed to draw with Fukuoka (0-0) and Tokyo (0-0), but lost again in the last round to Kyoto (0-2).
Suspensions and Injuries
For the hosts, Fuji Honda and Marcelo Ryan will miss the match due to injuries. Honda remains sidelined, while Ryan is out with a red card.
Interesting Betting Trends
- The team has suffered seven losses in their last nine matches
- They haven't won at home in six consecutive matches
Projected Lineup: Il-Gyu Park - Harada, Yamazaki, Tae-Hyeon Kim, Nishiya - Nakahara, Horigome, Slivka, Fukuta - Togashi, Suzuki
Machida Zelvia
JapanCurrent Form
It seems Matide Zelvia is not yet ready to compete for the championship. For a while, the visitors were considered top contenders for the first place in the standings, but over time, the team fell behind Kobe and Hiroshima. They are now five points behind second place and seven points from the top. However, even a bronze medal is an excellent result for a division newcomer, as long as they can hold onto third place, with only a three-point lead over competitors. The club's recent matches have been disappointing, with losses to Hiroshima (0-2) and Kawasaki (1-4), followed by a draw with Kashiwa (1-1).
Suspensions and Injuries
The visitors will be without Takuya Yasui, Shunta Araki, Yuta Nakayama, and Kai Shibato due to injuries.
Interesting Betting Trends
- The team has not won in four consecutive matches
- They have secured only one victory in their last six away games
Projected Lineup: Tani - Mochizuki, Drešević, Seiji, Sugioka - Soma, Shirasaki, Sento, Vasquez - Fujio, O
Trends
Bet Exact Score 1:3
The only head-to-head match ended with this score
15.00Bet Both Teams to Score
This bet won in the last two away matches
1.85Bet Number 1 in Final Score
This pattern occurred in six of the last eight home matches
1.73Tip and bets
For the home team, the season is essentially over. This might explain their recent poor performance. The visitors, however, are still motivated—they haven't secured the bronze medals yet, so they need to win to stay ahead of their rivals. We believe Machida Zelvia will defeat the league's main underdog and secure their first win in five matches.
Our prediction is a win for Machida Zelvia at 1.62
Total Bet
Both teams struggle defensively and often concede goals. They are likely to play an attacking style to mask their defensive weaknesses. This approach could lead to a high-scoring match. We suggest betting on a high total.
Our prediction is over 2.5 goals with odds of 1.80
Corner Bet
If Machida Zelvia plays at their best, they will excel in many areas, including corner kicks.
Our prediction is an Asian handicap (-1.5) on Machida Zelvia for corners with odds of 1.88
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