Machida Zelvia v Sanfrecce Hiroshima: numbers & prediction

Machida Zelvia vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima prediction, preview and tip

Match overview

J1 League action on Sunday 8 November: Machida Zelvia take on Sanfrecce Hiroshima at Machida GION Stadium from 06:00 WAT. Machida Zelvia sit 3rd with 37 points from 18 games (in the top four), while Sanfrecce Hiroshima are 4th on 30 (in the top four).

Form guide

Machida Zelvia – form over the last 5: WDWDW Most recently they beat Shanghai Shenhua 2–1 at home. At home they have won 2 and lost 0 of their last 3. They score 1.8 and concede 0.2 per game. 5 clean sheets in that stretch point to a solid back line.

Sanfrecce Hiroshima – form over the last 5: WLWLW Most recently they beat Mito Hollyhock 3–0 on the road. On their travels they have won 2 and lost 2 of their last 4. They are averaging 2.3 goals a game – a real threat going forward. 4 clean sheets in that stretch point to a solid back line.

Goals outlook

Our model projects Machida Zelvia 1.3 – 1.6 Sanfrecce Hiroshima in expected goals – roughly 2.9 goals in all. That points to goals: over 2.5 is 54% likely and both teams score 63% of the time. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.

Betting angles

• Match result chances: Machida Zelvia 34% · draw 21% · Sanfrecce Hiroshima 45%.
• Both teams to score: yes (63%) at 1.63.

Our tip before kick-off

Before kick-off we picked Over 1.5 goals, rated at 77% confidence at odds of 1.22. Predicted score: Machida Zelvia 1–1 Sanfrecce Hiroshima. Graded on the 90-minute score. No tip is certain – 18+ only, stake responsibly.