TIPS - Machida Zelvia VS Tokyo

[(FC Machida Zelvia) Strength]:
1. FC Machida Zelvia forward Yuki Soma provided an assist in the last AFC Champions League Elite match, helping the team equalize at one point. This season, he has contributed 12 goals and 10 assists in 38 matches across all competitions, making him the absolute core of the team's offense.
2. FC Machida Zelvia's defensive performance is commendable, conceding only 4 goals in their last 5 competitive matches, with 3 clean sheets during this period.
3. In the last 3 league meetings between the two teams over the past 2 seasons, FC Machida Zelvia achieved a full winning record, holding an absolute advantage in head-to-head history.

[(FC Machida Zelvia) Weakness]:
1. FC Machida Zelvia lost 2-1 to Melbourne City in the last AFC Champions League Elite match, managing only 1 win in their last 6 matches across all competitions, indicating poor form.
2. FC Machida Zelvia's offense is weak, with the team scoring only 4 goals in their last 5 competitive matches, averaging less than 1 goal per game.
3. FC Machida Zelvia's ability to win at home has significantly declined recently, with a record of 1 win, 3 draws, and 1 loss in their last 5 competitive matches, resulting in a win rate of only 20%.
4. FC Machida Zelvia's recent league trend is extremely poor, with the team winning only 1 of their last 8 league games in AH.

[(FC Tokyo) Strength]:
1. FC Tokyo forward Kein Sato scored 2 goals and provided 1 assist in the last league match, contributing to 3 goals alone. This season, he has delivered impressive stats with 7 goals and 4 assists in the league, showcasing outstanding individual performance.
2. FC Tokyo ended a 3-match winless streak in the league with a 3-1 home victory over Fagiano Okayama in the last round, showing signs of recovery in form.
3. FC Tokyo's offensive firepower is strong, scoring 7 goals in their last 5 league matches, averaging 1.4 goals per game.
4. FC Tokyo's defensive performance is acceptable, conceding 5 goals in their last 5 league matches, with 2 clean sheets during this period.

[(FC Tokyo) Weakness]:
1. FC Tokyo's top scorer Marcelo Ryan remains unavailable due to injury, and starting midfielder Kento Hashimoto is out for the season with a muscle strain.
2. FC Tokyo's away competitiveness is very limited, with a record of 2 wins, 4 draws, and 4 losses in their last 10 league away matches, resulting in a win rate of only 20%.

[Tips]:
FC Machida Zelvia's recent performance has been affected by the AFC Champions League Elite, resulting in poor results with only 1 win in the last 6 matches.

The team's offense has been weak, and their home performance has been subpar, but their defensive capability remains solid.

FC Tokyo's recent form is also far from ideal, with only 1 win in their last 4 league matches, and their away performance has been insufficient.

However, their recent offensive and defensive displays are commendable.

Based on head-to-head records, FC Machida Zelvia hold an absolute advantage.

Even with congested fixtures, the home side receive strong support from the AH line in this match.

Thus, FC Machida Zelvia are expected to win and halt their decline.

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