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Vissel Kobe and Machida Zelvia battle for three points in a J1 League matchday 20 clash on Wednesday (June 26). The hosts are coming off a 2-1 defeat at Gamba Osaka over the weekend.
All three goals came in the second half, with Welton's 70th-minute goal and Hotaru Yamaguchi's 85th-minute own goal putting Gamba two goals up. Yoshinori Muto scored an injury-time consolation from the spot for Vissel.
Zelvia, meanwhile, could not be separated in a goalless home draw with Avispa Fukuoka. The stalemate left them at the summit of the standings, having garnered 39 points from 19 games, while Kobe are fourth with 33 points.
Vissel Kobe vs Machida Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Vissel claimed a 2-1 away win in the reverse fixture in April 2024.
- Seven of Kobe's eight games across competitions have produced less than three goals.
- Machida Zelvia are unbeaten in five away games across competitions, winning four, including the last three.
- Vissel have the second-best home defensive record in the league, with eight goals conceded in nine games.
- Zelvia have the best away record in the league, having garnered 22 points from nine games.
- Six of Machida's last eight away competitive games have produced over 2.5 goals, with five witnessing goals at both ends.
- Kobe's last 14 league games have produced an average of 12.6 corners per game.
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Vissel Kobe vs Machida Prediction
Vissel have won four of their last five home games, losing one, and will look to put a dent in Machida's title aspirations. Takayuki Yoshida's side will aim for maximum points to close the gap to the summit.
Machida have been the surprise package of the campaign. They are competing in the top flight for the first time but have taken to the stage like a fish to water. They hold a two-point lead at the summit, but a loss here could see them drop to third depending on results elsewhere.
Expect the two sides to share the spoils in a high-scoring stalemate.
Prediction: Vissel 2-2 Machida
Vissel Kobe vs Machida Betting Tips
Tip 1 - Result: Draw
Tip 2 - Both teams to score
Tip 3 - Over 2.5 goals
Tip 4 - Over 9.5 corners
