Machida Zelvia - Avispa Fukuoka

The Facts

• A clear contrast in standings as an upper-tier team meets a relegation-threatened side (ranked 3rd in the Promotion - AFC Champions League League phase and 17th).
• In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Machida Zelvia won 1.
• Machida Zelvia is in solid form heading into this fixture (last 5 matches: 4 wins).
• Performances by Avispa Fukuoka have been somewhat unpredictable lately (last 5 matches: 2 wins).
• Machida Zelvia may face physical fatigue compared to their opponent, having played more matches in recent days.
• Bookmakers give the edge to Machida Zelvia for this game.
• In the last 13 head-to-head meetings, Machida Zelvia has recorded 5 wins, 5 draws, and 3 losses, with a goal aggregate of 17:11 (averaging 1.3:0.8 goals per game).
• Specifically in home fixtures for Machida Zelvia against this opponent, the record stands at 2 wins, 3 draws, and 2 losses, with 4:4 goals (averaging 0.6:0.6 per game).