Machida Zelvia vs Consadole Sapporo Prediction: Zelvia Can Solidify Their Position At The Top With A Win In This Fixture

Machida Zelvia will welcome Consadole Sapporo to the Machida Stadium in the 31st round of the J1 League. 

Let's have a look at the latest J1 League between Machida Zelvia vs. Consadole Sapporo, match facts, and betting odds for you to consider!

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

Form: WDDWL

Following their elimination from the J.League YBC Levain Cup quarterfinals, losing 5-2 on aggregate against Albirex Niigata, Machida Zelvia knew the importance of returning to winning ways, especially in the league where they are just a few games away from clinching their first league title in club history. 

They made the trip to Fukuoka to lock horns with Avispa Fukuoka in what was expected to be a tightly contested affair. However, a 3-0 victory made it a one-sided affair. This halted a two-match winless run in the league (D2).

With 58 points accumulated from 30 matches, Machida Zelvia sits at the top of the J1 League standings and has maintained a two-point cushion over second-placed Sanfrecce Hiroshima. 

Form: LWWWD

Consadole Sapporo, on the other hand, also suffered the same fate as their opponents in the J.League YBC Levain Cup, losing 7-4 on aggregate against Yokohama F. Marinos.

Over the weekend, they played hosts to Tokyo Verdy in the 29th round of the J1 League, and despite having home advantage at their disposal, they convincingly lost 2-0. This saw their three-match winning run in the league halted. 

With 25 points accumulated from 30 matches, Consadole Sapporo occupies 19th place within the relegation zone. They have maintained a one-point cushion over bottom-placed Sagan Tosu and are seven points adrift of safety.

• Machida Zelvia is currently on a two-match winning streak in all competitions.
• Consadole Sapporo has won two of their last 14 away matches in the J1 League.
• Machida Zelvia averages 1.67 goals per game when playing at home, and Consadole Sapporo averages 1.07 goals per game when playing away.

This will be the second meeting between these two sides in the J1 League. In the previous meeting, Machida Zelvia walked away with maximum points in a hard-fought 2-1 away victory. 

Machida Zelvia knows how important a win is in this fixture if they are to hold on to their top spot in the table with Sanfrecce Hiroshima tailing them behind. However, their path to victory won't be a straightforward one, as Consadole Sapporo could turn out to be a tricky opponent, so caution will have to be taken.

Considering that both sides have found the back of the net in two of their last three encounters across all competitions, we anticipate the same trend to continue here, although we are not ruling out a home win.

• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 1.80
• W1 & TO 1.5 for 1.86
• Goals - Over 2.5 for 1.67