TIPS - Johor Darul Ta'zim F.C. VS FC Machida Zelvia

[(Johor Darul Ta'zim F.C.) Strength]:
1. Johor Darul Ta'zim F.C., powerhouses in the Malaysia Super League, have a strong desire to secure points at home after suffering an away defeat in the first round. They will undoubtedly go all out for a win against J1 League team FC Machida Zelvia.
2. Johor Darul Ta'zim F.C. have won all games in the league so far and recently defeated Thai League 1 powerhouses Bangkok United FC in the ASEAN Club Championship. They have shown excellent form with 5 wins and 1 loss in their last 6 matches.
3. Johor Darul Ta'zim F.C. suffered a defeat in their first AFC Champions League Elite match, losing 1-2 away to Buriram United F.C. They have a win rate of 40% in their last 10 AFC Champions League Elite matches.
4. Johor Darul Ta'zim F.C. have a significant home field advantage, winning 9 and losing only 1 of their last 10 home matches across all competitions, demonstrating outstanding home performance.
5. Johor Darul Ta'zim F.C. have shown stable offensive and defensive performances recently. They have scored 23 goals in their last 6 matches, averaging more than 3 goals per game, with only 2 goals conceded.

[(Johor Darul Ta'zim F.C.) Weakness]:
1. Johor Darul Ta'zim F.C. defender Matthew Davies and forward Enzo Lombardo are both sidelined due to injuries, which will impact the team's defensive depth and offensive options.
2. Johor Darul Ta'zim F.C. won only 3 of their last 10 matches in AH.

[(FC Machida Zelvia) Strength]:
1. FC Machida Zelvia missed out on a winning start in their AFC Champions League Elite debut after being held to a draw by FC Seoul. Visiting Malaysia Super League powerhouses Johor Darul Ta'zim F.C., FC Machida Zelvia are determined to secure all three points to improve their standings. So the team are motivated.
2. FC Machida Zelvia recently ended a four-match winless streak by defeating Fagiano Okayama at home in the J1 League. They have maintained stable form with 5 wins, 4 draws, and 1 loss in their last 10 matches.
3. FC Machida Zelvia's offensive performance has been decent lately, scoring 9 goals in their last 6 league matches, averaging over 1 goal per game.

[(FC Machida Zelvia) Weakness]:
1. FC Machida Zelvia's recent away performances have been average, managing only 2 draws and 1 loss in their last 3 away matches. They have only won three of their last ten away games.
2. FC Machida Zelvia's defensive stability has been lacking recently, conceding 8 goals in their last 5 matches, averaging over 1 goal per game.
3. FC Machida Zelvia lost 4 of their last 5 matches in AH and lost all of their last 3 away games in AH.

[Tips]:
FC Machida Zelvia's form has improved somewhat, but the team still face significant pressure in the domestic league and they fight for a spot in next season's AFC Champions League Elite.

In their AFC Champions League Elite debut, they were held to a draw at home by FC Seoul.

For FC Machida Zelvia, who lack extensive experience in Asian competitions, the upcoming away match in the AFC Champions League Elite present a significant adaptation challenge.

Johor Darul Ta'zim F.C. enjoy a strong home field advantage, remaining unbeaten in their last 10 official home matches with 9 wins and 1 draw, averaging nearly 5 goals scored per game.

The team have achieved good results in past AFC Champions League Elite home matches.

FC Machida Zelvia's away win rate is not high, and their attack is not nearly as sharp as it is at home.

Johor Darul Ta'zim F.C. are expected to keep unbeaten at home.

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