TIPS - Sanfrecce Hiroshima VS FC Machida Zelvia

[(Sanfrecce Hiroshima) Strength]:
1. Sanfrecce Hiroshima's most recent match was a 1-1 draw at home against Chinese Super League side Shanghai Port F.C. in the AFC Champions League Elite, extending their unbeaten run to 6 matches across all competitions.
2. Sanfrecce Hiroshima won 2-1 away against Avispa Fukuoka in their last league match, maintaining a 5-match unbeaten streak in the league.
3. Sanfrecce Hiroshima have scored in 9 of their last 10 matches, netting 20 goals in total, averaging 2 goals per game, showing decent attacking power.
4. Sanfrecce Hiroshima have conceded only 22 goals in the first 32 league rounds, averaging less than one goal per game, making them the best defensive team in the league.
5. Sanfrecce Hiroshima have recorded 4 wins, 3 draws, and 1 loss in their last 8 home matches, with a high unbeaten rate, indicating solid home form.
6. In the first league encounter this season, Sanfrecce Hiroshima defeated FC Machida Zelvia 2-1 away, securing all three points.
7. Sanfrecce Hiroshima have lost 2 of their last 6 matches in AH, with a decent trend.

[(FC Machida Zelvia) Strength]:
1. FC Machida Zelvia's most recent match was a 0-0 draw away against Johor Darul Ta'zim F.C. in the AFC Champions League Elite, extending their unbeaten run to 5 matches across all competitions.
2. FC Machida Zelvia won 1-0 at home against Fagiano Okayama in their last league match, maintaining a 3-match unbeaten streak in the league.
3. FC Machida Zelvia have scored in 6 of their last 7 matches, netting 10 goals in total, showing decent attacking power.
4. FC Machida Zelvia have kept clean sheets in their last 2 matches, indicating an improvement in defensive performance.

[(FC Machida Zelvia) Weakness]:
1. FC Machida Zelvia have recorded 3 draws and 1 loss in their last 4 away matches, without a win, showing a slight decline in away form.
2. FC Machida Zelvia have lost all three recent encounters against Sanfrecce Hiroshima, putting them at a disadvantage.
3. FC Machida Zelvia have lost 4 of their last 6 matches in AH, with an unfavorable trend.

[Tips]:
Sanfrecce Hiroshima and FC Machida Zelvia have had decent recent results and are close in the league standings, evenly matched.

However, Sanfrecce Hiroshima have a strong home record, while FC Machida Zelvia's away form has slightly declined.

Moreover, Sanfrecce Hiroshima have won all three recent encounters against FC Machida Zelvia, giving them a psychological advantage.

With home field advantage in this match, Sanfrecce Hiroshima should be expected to claim a victory.

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