Kawasaki Frontale vs Machida Zelvia Prediction: Kawasaki Finally Gets A Good Challenge

Number two and three contend for supremacy, with the top spot in their sights as the two sides struggle toe-to-toe in the affairs of the league. The two sides have been victorious in their last two league schedules, bending the will of their opponents to theirs in efforts to enforce league dominance.

Machida stays tied at the hip with the current leaders of the league, with sixteen points each. Kawasaki Frontale looks to actively contest in the top trio, and a win is the only avenue that can facilitate inclusion.

Machida Zelvia (2nd)

Last five Matches: W-W-W-D-W

Machida Zelvia has an excellent streak in the last five league games, with four wins and one stalemate in the last five league encounters. Their previous opponents, Gamba Osaka tussled physically on the pitch, stretching limits to eventually clinch a 1-0 defeat at their hands.

Daihachi Okamura remains a player of significance in the team, with his blazing runs and dribbling skills necessary to create goal-scoring opportunities

Their style of play screams intentionality; with accurate passes, wing play, and deep-lying defense that cushions opposing goal tendencies.

The last eight games for the team produced five wins, one stalemate, and two losses. They have scored ten goals and conceded six goals.

They will play the League Cup fixture next against Ventforet Kofu; former members of the senior league.

Next Opponents: Ventforet Kofu (League Cup)

Kawasaki Frontale (3rd)

Last Five Matches: W-L-D-W-W

Kawasaki Frontale took a winning double against Shonan Bellmare and FC Tokyo, scoring a record five goals in the last two games. The team holds the mantle of the highest goal-scoring and least goal concession. Kawasaki’s win over Sjonan was decided in the second half after first-half play produced a drought. They opened scoring five minutes into the second half and sealed their winning fate with a penalty late in the game, converted by Ten Miyagi, substitute replacement for left winger Marcinho.

Next Opponents: Yokohama F.Marinos

TABLE SORT : Kawasaki Frontale vs Machida Zelvia

Expert Betting Tips

This game will be the creme de la creme of the week, with the best teams in the league competing for a decent chance to occupy the leading league positions.

Machida has a 50% win chance at home, winning two of four games and losing the rest.

+ Under 2.5 at 1.73 odds from Betway.

+ BTTS at 1.80 odds from Bet365.

+ A win for the hosts at 2.6 odds from 1xbet.