Tokyo Verdy vs Machida Zelvia Prediction: High-Octane Clash; Goal Laden Affair On The Horizon!

Tokyo Verdy will welcome Machida Zelvia to the Ajinomoto Stadium in the 23rd round of the J1 League. 

Let's have a look at the latest J1 League between Tokyo Verdy vs. Machida Zelvia, match facts, and betting odds for you to consider!

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

Form: DWLWL

Tokyo Verdy's journey in the Emperor's Cup came to an end on Wednesday as they succumbed to a 1-0 away defeat against Shonan Bellmare in the third round, dashing any hopes they had of lifting a trophy this season. 

Prior to that, they displayed resiliency against Cerezo Osaka to force a 1-1 draw at home despite being at a numerical disadvantage following Fuki Yamada's sending off in the first half. Hiroshi Jofuku's team has had a mixed bag of results in the league, recording two wins, two losses, and two draws.

With 31 points accumulated from 22 matches, Tokyo Verdy sits in 10th place in the J1 League standings, two points ahead of 11th-placed Kashiwa Reysol and three points adrift of seventh-placed Sanfrecce Hiroshima. 

 Form: WWDDW

Machida Zelvia, on the other hand, has had the luxury of time on their side, unlike their opponents in this impending encounter. Zelvia were eliminated from the Emperor's Cup by fifth-tier Tsukuba University, losing 4-2 on penalties at home in the second round on June 16th.

In their latest league match against Nagoya Grampus, Hokuto Shimoda's goal in the 30th minute was enough to see them record a comfortable 1-0 victory at Machida Athletic Stadium. Go Kuroda's team has been nothing short of spectacular, going five matches without defeat (W3, D2), not to mention they are currently on a two-match winning streak. 

With 46 points accumulated from 22 matches, Machida Zelvia are the current leaders in the J1 League. They have maintained a five-point cushion over the second- and third-placed Kashima Antlers and Gamba Osaka, respectively. 

• Tokyo Verdy have won one of their last five matches across all competitions.
• Machida Zelvia are currently on a six-match unbeaten run when playing away in the J1 League.
• Tokyo Verdy averages 1.64 goals per game when playing at home, and Machida Zelvia averages 1.55 goals per game when playing away.

In the last 20 meetings, Tokyo Verdy have won 5 times, Machida Zelvia have won 9 times, and there have been 6 draws, with the goal difference being 31-23 in favor of Machida Zelvia. 

Machida Zelvia are the current leaders in the J1 League and have been spectacular this season. Away from home, Go Kuroda's wards have avoided defeat in their last six matches (W4, D2) and could prove to be a tough opponent to overcome. 

Despite high-flying Machida Zelvia being favorites to secure maximum points in this one, we anticipate the total to surpass 2.5 goals, as this has been the case in five of their last seven encounters with Tokyo Verdy.

• Goals - Over 2.5 for 2.20
• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 1.91
• W2 for 1.92