Machida Zelvia vs Jubilo Iwata Prediction: Zelvia Can't Afford To Drop Points

Machida Zelvia We will welcome Jubilo Iwata to the Machida Stadium in the 27th round of the J1 League. 

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

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

Form: LDLWW

What was once a race for glory is now a trudge through trouble. Machida Zelvia, who were on the receiving end of a 1-0 defeat at the hands of Shonan Bellmare in front of their fans, have seen their winless run in the league extend to three matches (L2, D1).

Go Kuroda's men were once on a six-match unbeaten run (W4, D2) and will aim to revive that fine run of form once again. At home, they have lost two consecutive matchesand have accumulated 20 points from a possible 39 in their last 13 matches.

With 50 points accumulated from 26 matches, Machida Zelvia occupies the top spot in the J1 League standings. They have maintained a three-point cushion over the second-placed Kashima Antlers.

Form: WDLLD

Jubilo Iwata sprung up a surprise in their latest match against Kashima Antlers, coming from a one-goal deficit to secure a narrow 2-1 victory at home. This result halted their two-match winless run (L1, D1) at the Yamaha Stadium.

Replicating such a result could turn out to be an arduous task, considering their poor form on the road. Iwata have lost five of their last nine matches, and it's worth noting that they are winless in those matches, too, with four draws in the process. Their last victory away from home was against Kyoto Sanga (3-0) on April 7th.

With 28 points accumulated from 26 matches, Jubilo Iwata occupies 17th place in the J1 League standings and is level on points with 18th-placed Kyoto Sanga languishing in the relegation zone.

• Machida Zelvia have failed to win their last four matches across all competitions.
• Jubilo Iwata have won one of their last six matches in the J1 League.
• Machida Zelvia averages 1.46 goals per game when playing at home, and Jubilo Iwata averages 1.31 goals per game when playing away.

In the last 7 meetings, Machida Zelvia have won two times, Jubilo Iwata have won three times, and there have been two draws.

Machida Zelvia has struggled for positive results in recent weeks, and they have taken a huge blow in the standings as their position at the pinnacle is no longer guaranteed with Kashima Antlers, their closest pursuers, keeping close tabs on them.

However, they'll fancy their chances of a comfortable win against a Jubilo Iwata side that has been performing poorly on the road this season, accumulating 10 points from a possible 39 in their last 13 matches.

Therefore, back the home side in the full-time market to secure a comfortable win and extend their winning run at home against Jubilo Iwata to two matches.

• W1 for 1.60
• Goals - Over 2.5 for 1.90
• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 1.89