TIPS - Melbourne City VS Johor Darul Ta'zim

[(Melbourne City) Strength]:
1. Melbourne City forward Andrew Nabbout came on as a substitute in the 70th minute of the last AFC Champions League Elite match and scored the winning goal in the 94th minute. He was a key contributor to the team's victory and is expected to get more playing time in this match.
2. Melbourne City secured a 2-1 victory over FC Machida Zelvia in their last AFC Champions League Elite match, marking the club's first-ever win against a Japanese team. They also claimed their second consecutive win in the AFC Champions League Elite competition, showing excellent recent form in the tournament.
3. Melbourne City displayed strong attacking power recently, scoring a total of 9 goals in their last 5 competitive matches, averaging close to 2 goals per game.
4. Melbourne City's recent home performance is very strong, with the team currently on a 2-match home winning streak.

[(Melbourne City) Neutral]:
1. Both sides have never met before, so this game would be their first encounter.

[(Melbourne City) Weakness]:
1. Melbourne City suffered a 4-1 away defeat to Adelaide United in their last league match, which ended their 6-match unbeaten run in competitive competitions, dealing a significant blow to their morale.
2. Melbourne City's defense in the AFC Champions League Elite needs improvement. The team conceded a total of 5 goals in 4 matches in the current tournament, conceding in every single game during that period.

[(Johor Darul Ta'zim F.C.) Strength]:
1. Johor Darul Ta'zim F.C. defender Jonathan Silva scored a brace in the last AFC Champions League Elite match, helping the team secure all 3 points at home, marking a highly impressive performance in the competition.
2. Johor Darul Ta'zim F.C. thrashed Melaka FC 7-1 at home in their last league match, and they are in red-hot form, boasting an unbeaten record of 12 wins and 1 draw in their last 13 matches across all competitions.
3. Johor Darul Ta'zim F.C. performed well in the AFC Champions League Elite, securing a 3-1 victory over Shanghai Shenhua at home in their last match. They currently rank 2nd in the table after 4 group matches with a record of 2 wins, 1 draw, and 1 loss.
4. Johor Darul Ta'zim F.C. boasted full offense recently, scoring a massive 20 goals in their last 5 competitive matches, with an average of 4 goals per game.
5. Johor Darul Ta'zim F.C.'s defense is solid, having conceded only 3 goals in their last 5 competitive matches, averaging less than 1 goal conceded per game.
6. Johor Darul Ta'zim F.C. are highly competitive away from home, boasting an impressive record of 8 wins and 1 loss in 9 official away matches this season, with their only loss being a 2-1 defeat to Thai League 1 team Buriram United F.C. in the AFC Champions League Elite.

[(Johor Darul Ta'zim F.C.) Weakness]:
1. Johor Darul Ta'zim F.C. forward Jairo de Macedo da Silva failed to score in his last 3 consecutive matches, and the player is currently going through a goal drought of almost a month.

[Tips]:
Melbourne City's recent form is satisfactory, with only 1 loss in their last 7 matches.

They are currently on a 2-match winning streak in the AFC Champions League Elite, possess strong attacking power, and have decent home performance, though their defense in this tournament still poses a certain risk.

Johor Darul Ta'zim F.C. displayed strong form in all competitions recently, having gone unbeaten for 13 consecutive matches, winning 12 of them.

The team are well-balanced offensively and defensively, and their away performance is also outstanding.

Even playing away from home in this match, they receive support from the AH line.

Thus, Johor Darul Ta'zim F.C. are favored.

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