Shonan Bellmare vs Machida Zelvia Prediction: Zelvia Demanding Maximum Points On Foreign Territory!

Shonan Bellmare will welcome Machida Zelvia to the Lemon Gas Stadium in Hiratsuka in the 13th round of the J1 League. 

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

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

Form: WLDLD

It was a tough period for Shonan Bellamre, who had been up against the wall in the past few weeks, going winless in their last eleven matches. However, a much-needed 2-1 win over Sagan Tosu in front of their crestfallen supporters sparked hope that there is light at the other end of the tunnel to turn their fortunes around.

Bellmare come into this match plagued with inconsistency, losing six of their last twelve matches, and nothing much can be expected from them in this one. At home, they've won one of their last five matches while recording three losses and a solitary draw in the process.

With 10 points accumulated from 12 matches, Shonan Bellmare occupies the 17th spot in the J1 League standings, one point ahead of the relegation zone and three points adrift of 15th-placed Kawasaki Frontale.

Form: WWLWL

Macida Zelvia has been living the dream in the top flight, given their status as debutants. In midweek, Go Kuroda oversaw his side, gaining three crucial points against Kyoto Sanga at the Sanga Stadium and cruising to a resounding 3-0 victory.

Go Kuroda's men have secured eight wins from their last 12 matches played, along with three losses and a solitary draw in the process. Away from home, they have been a force to be reckoned with, securing five wins with a solitary defeat in the process being the only blemish.

With 25 points accumulated from 12 matches, Machida Zelvia holds the top spot in the J1 League standings and has maintained a two-point cushion over second-placed Vissel Kobe. 

• Shonan Bellmare has yet to keep a clean sheet in their last five home matches played in the J1 League.
• Machida Zelvia have won four of their last six matches in the J1 League.
• Shonan Bellmare averages 1.6 goals per game when playing at home, and Machida Zelvia averages 1.5 goals per game when playing away.

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

After securing their maiden win of the season in their match against Sagan Tosu, it goes without saying that Shonan Bellmare came into this match feeling like they were walking on air and could now achieve anything, although such thoughts can be forgiven considering their inconsistent form. 

Machida Zelvia have not won against Shonan Bellmare in four of their last encounters (L2, D2), with their last meeting ending in a 1-1 drawback in 2017. However, it's worth mentioning that those matches were played in the second-tier league, and relying on stats to say the home side will get the better of them in this one could go sideways. 

As such, we anticipate the away side, who have been in consistent form leading up to this match, to secure maximum points by comfortably picking them up in the full-time market.

• Full-time Result - Machida Zelvia for 2.05
• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 1.81
• Total - Over 2.5 for 1.96