Cerezo Osaka vs Machida Zelvia prediction and betting tips - June 5, 2024
Dillan George
Dailysports's expert
Translated by the editors
On Wednesday, June 5th, Cerezo Osaka will host Machida Zelvia in the J-League Cup playoff round. The match is set to begin at 12:00 Central European Time. Predictions and betting tips for this encounter have been prepared by the analysts at Dailysports.
Cerezo Osaka
After 17 rounds, Cerezo Osaka occupies the ninth position in the J-League, having amassed 25 points. Interestingly, they concluded the previous season in the same position. However, the standings are so tightly contested that Cerezo Osaka is only six points adrift of third place.
Cerezo Osaka approaches the match against Machida Zelvia not in their best form. In their last five matches, they have secured just one victory, drawing the previous two games against Sanfrecce Hiroshima and Kyoto Sanga with identical 1-1 scores.
In the J-League Cup, Cerezo Osaka eliminated two third-division teams, Ryukyu and Grulla Morioka, with both matches ending 1-0.
Machida Zelvia
Machida Zelvia has been the sensational leader of the J-League. The team, which played in the second division last season, has accumulated 35 points in 17 matches. Machida has won 11 matches, drawn 2, and lost 4, an absolutely astonishing achievement for the club. However, Kashima Antlers trail Machida Zelvia only due to an inferior goal difference.
In the previous J-League round, Machida lost at home to Albirex Niigata with a score of 1-3, ending their three-game winning streak and marking their first defeat since April 27th.
In the J-League Cup, Machida Zelvia managed to defeat Kashima Antlers 2-0 and also overcame Giravanz Kitakyushu.
Interesting facts and fead-to-fead history
- This will be only the fourth meeting in history between these clubs.
- Earlier this season, Machida Zelvia defeated Cerezo Osaka 2-1.
Cerezo Osaka vs Machida Zelvia prediction
Both teams play engaging attacking football and are in good form. My bet is that both teams will score.
