Yokohama Marinos vs Machida Zelvia prediction and betting tips - June 15, 2024

Prediction on game Total over 2,5

Odds: 1.8

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On Saturday, a match of the 18th round of the Japanese J-League will take place in Yokohama. Yokohama Marinos will host Machida Zelvia. Here is the prediction for this match from the team of experts at Dailysports.

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Yokohama Marinos

The Yokohama club reached the final stage of the AFC Champions League. After winning the home match against Al-Ain 2-1, the "Marinos" suffered a crushing 1-5 defeat in the return leg. In the Japanese Championship, Harry Kewell's team is only 13th in the standings, having accumulated 20 points in 15 matches. The club from Yokohama is only six points above the relegation zone.

Approaching the match against Machida Zelvia, the team is buoyed by a home victory on penalties over Gifu in the Japan Cup. In the last round of the Japanese Championship, Yokohama played an away match against Kashima and lost 2-3. This defeat was their third in the last five rounds, with only one victory in this period.

Machida Zelvia

Machida Zelvia won J-League 2 last season and started the elite division very successfully. Currently, Machida Zelvia is at the top of the Japanese J-League standings, having earned 35 points in 17 rounds. They are ahead of their closest competitor, Kashima, only on additional metrics.

Heading into the match against Yokohama Marinos, Go Kuroda's team comes off a home defeat in the Japan Cup against Tsukuba, losing on penalties. In the last round of the Japanese Championship, Machida Zelvia hosted Albirex Niigata and lost 1-3. Overall, their away record is impressive, with only one loss and six wins in eight matches.

Interesting Facts about the Match and Head-to-Head History

• The teams met in the Japan Cup last year, where Machida Zelvia thrashed their opponent 4-1 in an away match.
• In the last four matches involving Yokohama Marinos, the bet "Total over 3.5" has been successful.
• Both teams have scored in the last five matches involving Machida Zelvia.

Yokohama Marinos vs Machida Zelvia Prediction

Bookmakers rate the chances of the teams as approximately equal. Recent matches have seen a lot of goals scored. We believe the best betting option here is "Total over 2.5" with odds of 1.80.

Prediction on game Total over 2,5

Odds: 1.8

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