Yokohama F. Marinos vs Machida Zelvia Prediction: Supporting The Tricolore In The Draw No Bet Market

Yokohama F. Marinos will welcome Machida Zelvia to the Nippatsu Mitsuzawa Stadium in the 18th round of the J1 League. 

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

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

Yokohama F. Marinos

Form: LWDLL

After 15 rounds, Yokohama F. Marinos currently occupy 13th place with 20 points in the standings and have maintained a six-point cushion over the relegation zone. However, with two games in hand, that could play out in their favor, as they can climb as high as fifth place.

The Marinos have had a mixed bag of results lately, experiencing uncalled-for losses against Kashima Antlers (3-2) and Albirex Niigata (3-1) in the J1 League, not mentioning their humbling 6-3 aggregate defeat against Al Ain in the AFC Champions League final. In the last round, they defeated third-tier FC Gifu 5-4 on penalties in the second round of the Emperor's Cup after playing out a 2-2 nail-biting draw.

Machida Zelvia

Form: LWWWD

Machida Zelvia are currently at the top of the league standings and are level on points with second-placed Kashima Antlers, and despite this, they have shown impressive form. They have won 11 of their last 17 matches while recording two draws and four losses in the process.

In the last round, they saw their journey in the Emperor's Cup come to an end as they lost 4-2 on penalties against fifth-tier Tsukuba University after being held to a 1-1 draw in regular time. This comes after booking their spot in the next round of the J. League YBC Levain Cup, defeating Cerezo Osaka 5-3 on aggregate in the playoffs. 

Match Facts

• Yokohama F. Marinos have won one of their last nine games in the J1 League.
• Machida Zelvia are currently on a three-match unbeaten run when playing away in the J1 League.
• Yokohama F. Marinos averages 1.5 goals per game when playing at home, and Machida Zelvia averages 1.38 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

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

Expert Betting Tips

Machida Zelvia has been in impressive form this season and can cause problems for Yokohama F. Marinos, who have performed below expectations. Away from home, they have lost one of their last eight matches (W6, D1) and are in pole position to return to winning ways. 

Yokohama F. Marinos, on the other hand, may be down in the dumps this season; however, they too are a side not to be taken lightly, having gone five home matches without a defeat (D3, W2). Therefore, supporting the home side in the draw-no-bet market should suffice.

• Draw No Bet - Yokohama F. Marinos for 1.91
• Total - Over 2.5 for 1.63
• 1st Goal - Yokohama F. Marinos for 1.96