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Machida welcome Avispa Fukuoka to the Machida GION Stadium for a J1 League round 19 fixture on Saturday. The hosts are coming off a 3-1 comeback away victory over Yokohama F Marinos in midweek.
They went behind to Ryo Miyaichi's 14th-minute strike but were level in the 43rd minute through Gen Shoji. Shota Fujio and Hokuto Shimoda scored second-half goals to help the visitors leave with all three points.
Avispa, meanwhile, saw off Sagan Tosu with a routine 2-0 home win. Ryoga Sato and Wellington scored in either half to inspire the victory.
The victory saw the Hornets climb to seventh spot in the table, having garnered 28 points from 18 games. Machida still lead the way at the summit with 38 points to show for their efforts in 18 games.
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Machida vs Avispa Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- The two sides have four wins apiece across their last 11 head-to-head games while three games ended in draws.
- One of those draws came in their last clash in October 2020 when they shared the spoils in a goalless stalemate in the J2 League.
- Four of Avispa Fukuoka's last six games across competitions have produced over 2.5 goals.
- Machida's last five league games have produced at least three goals, with four games in this run witnessing goals at both ends.
- Saturday's visitors have the joint-best away defensive record in the league with six goals conceded in eight games on their travels.
- Machida's last six games in all competitions have seen both sides find the back of the net.
Machida vs Avispa Prediction
Machida Zelvia have had a remarkable campaign, having gained promotion to the top flight for the first time in their history. Not much was expected of Go Kuroda's side but they have defied expectations and hold a two-point lead at the summit as we approach the midway point of the campaign.
Zelvia have surprisingly been better on their travels, with 22 of their 38 points so far coming in away games. Avispa are on a four-game winning streak, scoring at least two goals in each of those matches.
We are backing Machida to claim a narrow win with goals at both ends.
Prediction: Machida 2-1 Avispa
Machida vs Avispa Betting Tips
Tip 1 - Machida to win
Tip 2 - Both teams to score
Tip 3 - Over 2.5 goals
Tip 4 - Machida to score over 1.5 goals
