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J1 League, Japan
Shimizu S-Pulse
Machida Zelvia

Solid pick

Machida Zelvia win (draw = money back)

On your slip: Away win, draw no bet

Machida Zelvia are the likelier winners, and a draw gives the stake back.

Who wins?

17%Shimizu S-Pulse 26%Draw 57%Machida Zelvia

Blends our model with a second, independent prediction model.

Goals

0.6Shimizu S-Pulse expected goals 1.8Machida Zelvia
Over 1.5 goals 69%
Over 2.5 goals 42%
Over 3.5 goals 21%
Under 2.5 goals 58%
Under 3.5 goals 79%
Under 4.5 goals 91%
Both teams score 39%
Home team scores 46%
Away team scores 83%
Home team over 1.5 goals 12%
Away team over 1.5 goals 52%

Safer ways to back a side

Shimizu S-Pulse or draw 43%
Machida Zelvia or draw 83%
Either team wins 74%
Shimizu S-Pulse, draw no bet 23%
Machida Zelvia, draw no bet 77%
Shimizu S-Pulse +1.5 62%
Machida Zelvia +1.5 92%
Shimizu S-Pulse or draw, 2+ goals 21%
Machida Zelvia or draw, 2+ goals 63%

The numbers behind it

Shimizu S-PulseMachida Zelvia
1.0Scored per game2.5
1.1Conceded per game1.0
1.8Scored, last 51.4
10Games this season10

These numbers come from each team's scoring record, home advantage and recent form. They're estimates, not guarantees.