Machida Zelvia vs Al-Ittihad Jeddah predictions, Apr 17, 2026

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As Machida Zelvia prepares to host Al-Ittihad Jeddah in the AFC Champions League on April 17, 2026, both teams bring distinct dynamics and recent form into this matchup. Machida Zelvia enters the contest with impressive momentum, having secured victories in 4 of their last 5 matches. Their tactical approach has shown resilience and adaptability, making them a challenging opponent on home ground.

Conversely, Al-Ittihad Jeddah has faced some inconsistency, winning only 2 of their last 5 outings. Despite this, they possess a strong attacking lineup and a solid track record in knockout tournaments, which could provide them with the edge needed to exploit any lapses in Machida’s defense.

Bookmakers appear to favor Al-Ittihad with odds of 1.9 for an away victory, reflecting their historical prowess, while Machida’s odds sit at 3.51 for a home win. Our model suggests a probability of 28% for a home victory, a 23.2% chance of a draw, and a 46.6% likelihood of an away win, predicting a narrow 0:1 scoreline.

In conclusion, while Machida Zelvia’s home advantage and recent form make them formidable, Al-Ittihad’s experience and attacking capabilities should not be underestimated, indicating a potentially close contest.

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Machida Zelvia 20.1%

Draw 23.1%

Al-Ittihad 56.8%

Prediction (the most likely score): 0:1

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	4.9	4.21	1.68
	4.75	3.75	1.65
	4.71	4.35	1.65
	4.4	4	1.65

Latest Results

11.04.26 Machida Zelvia – Kashiwa Reysol – 1:0 05.04.26 FC Tokyo – Machida Zelvia – 0:1 penalties 01.04.26 Machida Zelvia – FC Tokyo – 0:3 28.03.26 Machida Zelvia – Kawasaki Frontale – 2:1 penalties 22.03.26 Urawa Red Diamonds – Machida Zelvia – 1:2

14.04.26 Al-Ittihad Jeddah – Al-Wahda FC – 1:0 ET 08.04.26 Al-Ittihad Jeddah – Neom SC – 3:4 03.04.26 Al-Ittihad Jeddah – Al Hazem – 1:0 18.03.26 Al-Kholood Club – Al-Ittihad Jeddah – 3:2 penalties 13.03.26 Al-Riyadh SC – Al-Ittihad Jeddah – 3:1

Facts

One of the most interesting matches of the day, featuring two top-table teams (ranked 1 in the zone Promotion ~ AFC Champions League (Play Offs: 1/8~finals) and 4 in the zone Promotion ~ AFC Champions League (Play Offs: 1/8~finals)).

Machida Zelvia is showing really good form (last 5 games: 4 wins).

Al-Ittihad‘s form has been unstable in recent games (in the last 5 games, wins – 2).

Al-Ittihad may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.

In this match, Al-Ittihad is seen as the favorite.

Recently, there has been no match between the teams.

Standings

Draw

Play Offs

1/8-finals

1	Al Hilal (1)	Al-Sadd (8)	3 : 4
2	Vissel Kobe (2)	Seoul (7)	2 : 1, 1 : 0
3	Al Ahli SC (2)	Al-Duhail (7)	1 : 0
4	Sanfrecce Hiroshima (3)	Johor DT (6)	1 : 0, 1 : 3
5	Machida (1)	Gangwon (8)	1 : 0, 0 : 0
6	Al Ittihad (4)	Al Wahda (5)	1 : 0
7	Buriram (4)	Melbourne City (5)	1 : 0, 1 : 1
8	Tractor (3)	Shabab Al-Ahli Dubai (6)	0 : 3

Quarter-finals

1	Al-Sadd (8)	Vissel Kobe (2)
2	Al Ahli SC (2)	Johor DT (6)
3	Machida (1)	Al Ittihad (4)
4	Buriram (4)	Shabab Al-Ahli Dubai (6)

Semi-finals

1	TBD #1	TBD #2
2	TBD #3	TBD #4

Final

1

TBD #1

TBD #2

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