Match analysis
JapanJ2 League
Tipster previews, form, Elo ratings and the best odds for this J2 League fixture.
Machida Zelvia got the job done on Wednesday 20 July 2016, winning 3-1 away at Cerezo Osaka (J2 League). Cerezo Osaka went in 1-0 ahead at half-time, but Machida Zelvia came back to win it.
Bold green marks the stronger number on each row. Both-teams-scored is shown without a side.
| Cerezo OsakaHome | Rating | Machida ZelviaAway |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | ||
| 1,602 | Overall | 1,454 |
| 1,545 | Match venue | 1,477 |
| 1,545 | At home | 1,438 |
| 1,578 | Away | 1,477 |
| Attack & defence | ||
| 1,494 | Attack | 1,442 |
| 1,587 | Defence | 1,511 |
| 1,505 | Home attack | 1,419 |
| 1,479 | Away attack | 1,453 |
| 1,535 | Home defence | 1,500 |
| 1,604 | Away defence | 1,531 |
| Match profile | ||
| 1,442 | Goal environment | 1,452 |
| 1,488 | Home goals | 1,475 |
| 1,453 | Away goals | 1,477 |
| 1,500 | Possession | 1,500 |
| Specialist ratings | ||
| 1,500 | Set-piece attack | 1,500 |
| 1,500 | Set-piece defence | 1,500 |
| 1,596 | Close games | 1,458 |
| 1,605 | Winning margin | 1,454 |
Match venue compares Cerezo Osaka at home with Machida Zelvia away. Green marks the higher rating; a new team starts at 1500.
Match profile rows describe the game, not team strength: a higher goal environment means higher-scoring matches.
Lineups are not available yet. They are usually confirmed about an hour before kick-off.
Cerezo Osaka and Machida Zelvia have met eight times since February 2016: Cerezo Osaka have won one, Machida Zelvia have taken five and two were drawn. Our Cerezo Osaka vs Machida Zelvia prediction page has every tip on this pairing.