vs Prediction, probable lineups, recent form & season stats

Machida Zelvia come into the match after drawing 1-1 with Yokohama F. Marinos in their last outing; before that they won 3-1 away at Nagoya Grampus, further back they beat Kawasaki Frontale 2-1, before that they drew 1-1 away at Mito Hollyhock and further back still they beat Grulla Morioka 3-0. Tochigi City drew their last outing 0-0 away at Kataller Toyama; before that they won 4-1 away at Consadole Sapporo, further back they won 2-0 away at Vanraure Hachinohe, before that they lost 1-3 to Jubilo Iwata and further back still they won 2-1 away at Vegalta Sendai. There is no head to head record between the two sides. The prediction may change in the hours before kick-off. Confirmed line-ups, late injuries, suspensions, rotation ahead of other fixtures and the state of the pitch and the weather can all alter the picture described above. In those cases the selection may be reviewed and updated within 12 to 24 hours of the match: this happens rarely, but when it does, the version published on this page is always the current one. The data and assessments here are provided for information and statistical purposes.