TIPS - Kawasaki Frontale VS FC Machida Zelvia

[(Kawasaki Frontale) Strength]:
1. Kawasaki Frontale's foreign striker Erison Danilo was outstanding in the last league game, contributing directly to 3 goals with 2 shots and 1 assist. Currently, he ranks 6th in the league's scoring chart with 8 goals, making him the most consistent scoring threat for the team.
2. In the last league game, Kawasaki Frontale secured a 4-3 away victory over Nagoya Grampus, putting an end to their 4-game winless streak in official games and showing signs of a resurgence in form.
3. Kawasaki Frontale have a formidable offensive firepower, having scored 45 goals in 27 league games this season. Their attacking prowess ranks second in the league, only behind the current leaders, Kyoto Sanga FC.

[(Kawasaki Frontale) Neutral]:
1. In their three encounters over the past two seasons, both teams have recorded one win, one draw, and one loss, indicating a closely matched head-to-head record.

[(Kawasaki Frontale) Weakness]:
1. Kawasaki Frontale's starting center-back Yuichi Maruyama was substituted due to injury just 12 minutes into the last league game and will be unavailable for this game. Midfielder Ryota Oshima and defender Shintaro Kurumaya continue to be sidelined with injuries.
2. Kawasaki Frontale have been struggling defensively recently, conceding 11 goals in their last 5 official games, with an average of over 2 goals allowed per game.
3. Kawasaki Frontale's home form has declined noticeably recently, with the team failing to secure a win in their last two home games. They first endured a grueling penalty shootout loss in the Emperor's Cup against SC Sagamihara, a J3 League team, followed by a crushing 2-5 defeat at home to Avispa Fukuoka in the league.

[(FC Machida Zelvia) Strength]:
1. FC Machida Zelvia currently sit 4th in the league with 50 points, just 4 points behind the top spot, placing them firmly in the championship contender group. Given the tightly contested title race, the team must fight for more points to climb the rankings, and their determination is unquestionable.
2. FC Machida Zelvia forward Yuki Soma has contributed 8 goals and 6 assists in the league this season, leading the team in both offensive categories and solidifying his role as the absolute core of their attack.
3. Neta Lavi, the Israeli international midfielder signed by FC Machida Zelvia this summer, was rested in the previous Emperor's Cup game and is set to return to the starting lineup for this game.
4. In their last game, FC Machida Zelvia delivered a dominant 3-0 home victory over Kashima Antlers in the Emperor's Cup, advancing to the semifinals. They are currently on a remarkable 12-win, 1-draw unbeaten streak across all competitions, showcasing exceptional form.
5. FC Machida Zelvia's attack has been in explosive form recently, scoring 11 goals in their last 5 official games with an average of over two goals per game.
6. FC Machida Zelvia's defense has been exceptionally solid, conceding only one goal in their last 5 official games and keeping clean sheets in 4 of those games.
7. FC Machida Zelvia have been highly competitive away from home this season, securing 8 wins, 4 draws, and only 2 losses in their 14 league away games, making them the team with the best away record in the league currently.
8. FC Machida Zelvia didn't lose any of 12 consecutive official games in AH with a good trend.

[Tips]:
Kawasaki Frontale have been in poor form recently, winning only one of their last 5 games.

The team's defensive issues are significant, and their home performances have been poor.

In contrast, FC Machida Zelvia are in red-hot form, riding a 13-game unbeaten streak with a well-balanced attack and defense, backed by strong away performances.

While the H2H records are even, FC Machida Zelvia's current superior form makes them the more reliable side in this game.

Thus, we expect FC Machida Zelvia to win.

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