TIPS - FC Machida Zelvia VS Cerezo Osaka

[(FC Machida Zelvia) Strength]:
1. On August 12th, FC Machida Zelvia officially announced the signing of Israeli international midfielder Neta Lavi.
2. Yuki Soma has scored 8 goals for FC Machida Zelvia in the J1 League this season and is the top scorer of the team.
3. FC Machida Zelvia are in top formm, winning 9 official games in a row recently.
4. FC Machida Zelvia have conceded only one goal in their last six official matches, demonstrating an impregnable defense.
5. FC Machida Zelvia have won six official home games in a row recently, demonstrating an outstanding home performance.
6. In the last five encounters between the two sides, FC Machida Zelvia have remained unbeaten with three wins and two draws, holding a certain psychological advantage.
7. FC Machida Zelvia won 7 of their last 8 official games in AH.

[(Cerezo Osaka) Strength]:
1. On August 11th, Cerezo Osaka officially announced that the team have officially signed Ayumu Ohata, a defender from Oud-Heverlee Leuven in the Belgian Pro League.
2. Rafael Ratao has scored 11 goals for Cerezo Osaka in the J1 League this season and is the top scorer of the team.
3. Lucas Fernandes has provided 15 assists for Cerezo Osaka in the J1 League this season, topping the league's assist chart.
4. After 25 rounds of the J1 League this season, Cerezo Osaka have scored 40 goals, second only to Kyoto Sanga FC, and are the team with the second-most goals scored in the league.

[(Cerezo Osaka) Weakness]:
1. Cerezo Osaka have only managed three draws and two losses in their last five official away games, with poor form.
2. Cerezo Osaka lost 2 of their last 3 official games in AH.

[Tips]:
FC Machida Zelvia have outperformed Cerezo Osaka in terms of performance, strength and form in the J1 League this season.

FC Machida Zelvia have achieved a 9-game winning streak, while Cerezo Osaka have drawn 3 and lost 2 of their last 5 official away games.

The AH line is -0.5 for the home side, which is in favor of FC Machida Zelvia.

So FC Machida Zelvia are expected to win at home.

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