Kashiwa Reysol vs Machida Zelvia Prediction: The Away Side Will Get It Right This Time

Kashiwa Reysol will welcome Machida Zelvia to the Sankyo Frontier Kashiwa Stadium in the 34th round of the J1 League. 

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

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

Kashiwa Reysol

Form: WDDLL

It comes as no surprise that Kashiwa Reysol are currently embroiled in a relegation dogfight this season. They have either finished as a top-half or bottom-half team in the preceding seasons. This has been an alternating pattern since their promotion to the top flight in 2020.

Reysol halted a five-match winless run in the J1 League that consisted of three losses and two draws by defeating Yokohama F. Marinos 1-0 at the Kashiwa Hitachi Stadium. Additionally, their four-match winless run at home also came to an end (L3, D1) and they will be aiming to make it two wins in a row since May 19.

Machida Zelvia

Form: LLDWD

Not so long ago, Machida Zelvia were a team elevating the game beyond any fairytale. After securing promotion to the top flight this season for the first time in club history, they recently occupied the top spot and were favourites to lift the league trophy. However, a series of disappointing results have seen them drift further away from that goal; they now occupy third place in the standings and are six points adrift of the top spot.

A 4-1 defeat at the hands of Kawasaki Frontale in front of their home faithful extended their losing run to two matches for the first time this season, coming after a goalless draw against Consadole Sapporo. Away from home, they have lost just once in their last eleven matches (W6, D4) and should be hopeful of returning to winning ways. 

Match Facts

• Kashiwa Reysol have won just one of their last six matches in the J1 League.
• Machida Zelvia have failed to score in three of their last five away matches in the J1 League.
• Kashiwa Reysol averages 1.06 goals per game when playing at home, and Machida Zelvia averages 1.31 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

This will be the second meeting between these two sides in the J1 League. In the previous meeting, Machida Zelvia recorded a 2-0 victory at home. 

Expert Betting Tips

Machida Zelvia have fallen way behind the title race, although that doesn't mean they can't still finish the season on a high. Considering that they have only suffered just one defeat in their last 11 away matches (W6, D4), there's no doubt that they will be able to secure maximum points and solidify their position. Therefore, support the away side in the full-time market.

• W2 for 2.60
• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 1.80
• Goals - Over 2.5 for 2.02