Machida Zelvia welcome Yokohama Marinos in search of extending their positive streak in the J-League. The hosts finished 2-2 as guests at Fagiano Okayama in the previous round, remaining undefeated in their last three league matches. However, their home performance is unstable - only two wins in eight matches show that they do not always take advantage of their home ground.
Marinos ended their negative streakThe guests finally put an end to a long streak of 11 consecutive winless matches, after defeating Kashima Antlers 3-1. However, they remain last in the standings with only 11 points. Their form away from home is particularly worrying - six losses and one draw in seven matches, with their last away win in the league dating back to November last year.
Prediction: Under 3.5 goalsDespite the results in the last round for both teams, their long-term form and Yokohama's away troubles suggest a more cautious approach. I expect a match with a moderate pace and a maximum of three goals.
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