Yokohama FC vs Machida Zelvia Prediction: Expecting A Very Tight Affair When These Two Sides Clash

Yokohama FC will welcome Machida Zelvia to the NHK Spring Mitsuzawa Football Stadium in the fifth round of the J1 League. 

Let's head into the match preview to find the best odds on the Yokohama FC vs. Machida Zelvia game and my expert picks to place your bets.

Yokohama FC

Despite losing two of their last four matches in the league, Yokohama FC have made a promising start in the 2024-25 J1 League campaign. The hosts' have accumulated 4 points and are two points ahead of the red zone. 

Yokohama appeared to be headed for a goalless draw against Sanfrecce Hiroshima in their recent league outing. However, Sanfrecce player, Sota Nakamura's strike in the 78th minute, shattered such hopes as they lost 1-0 on the road.

Yokohama have played two home games this season so far. In their first match at the NHK Spring Mitsuzawa Football Stadium, they lost 1-0 against FC Tokyo but bounced back with a 1-0 victory over Fagiano Okayama. The last time they won two consecutive matches at home in the top-flight was in May 2023.

Machida Zelvia

Machida Zelvia have picked up 6 points from four league games leaving them in eighth place in the standings. Four points separate them from first-placed Kashiwa Reysol and a win here could see them cut down the point gap at the top to a manageable one.

A 74th minute Na Sang-Ho winner saw the visitors beat Nagoya Grampus 2-1 away from home on matchday four in J1 League. That result marked their second win in the league.

Away from home, they are one of two teams that have maintained a 100% win record. They share this record with Kashiwa Reysol. Go Kuroda's men are currently on a two-match winning streak, scoring three and conceding one goal.

Match Facts

• Yokohama FC has failed to score in three of their last four matches in the league.
• Machida Zelvia has won two straight away league games.
• Yokohama FC has lost three of their last five home league games.
• Machida Zelvia has won two of their last three matches in the league.

Head-To-Head

This will be the first meeting between these two sides in the J1 League. 

Expert Betting Tips

Yokohama FC is failing to score goals at the moment and I see their struggles in front of goal continuing this Saturday. Machida Zelvia can play their part in making this an entertaining affair. They have fared much better and I expect them to secure a hard-fought win here combined with under 2.5 goals.

For the second prediction, I'm backing the total goals to be under 2 Yokohama FC has been solid at the back this season with two goals conceded in four league games. 

My final prediction for this match sees me heading for the both teams to score market. In this case I don't expect both sides to get on the scoreboard especially considering Yokohama FC that has hit blanks in each of their two matches.

Our main prediction for the match: Draw/Machida Zelvia & Under 2.5 for 1.88 with Betway. 

2nd prediction: Total - Under 2 for 1.75 with 1xbet. 

3rd prediction: Both Teams To Score - No for 1.66 with Bet365.