Machida Zelvia vs Chengdu Rongcheng predictions, Feb 17, 2026

AFC Champions League, on Tuesday,

Machida Zelvia

Chengdu Rongcheng

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As Machida Zelvia prepares to face Chengdu Rongcheng in the AFC Champions League on February 17, 2026, recent form indicates a distinct advantage for the home side. Machida is riding high with three consecutive victories, showcasing their offensive prowess and solid defensive organization. Their tactical setup has proved effective, allowing them to control possession while delivering clinical finishes.

In contrast, Chengdu Rongcheng enters the match struggling, having lost both of their last two outings. The visiting team will need to address their defensive issues, as they have conceded goals that have ultimately cost them points. A lack of consistency in their performance could prove detrimental, especially against a confident Machida side that thrives on home support.

With bookmakers placing the odds favorably at 1.64 for a Machida win compared to 4.71 for Chengdu, the stakes are clear. However, in soccer, unpredictable elements exist, and Chengdu may leverage their status as underdogs to mount a surprising challenge. Both sides have key tactical elements to employ, making this matchup one to watch. Ultimately, while Machida appears to have the upper hand, the outcome remains undetermined as the teams take to the pitch.

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Machida Zelvia
56.9%
Draw
23.3%
Chengdu Rongcheng
19.8%

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Betting Odds

1 X 2
Pinnacle 1.64 4.01 4.71

Latest Results

14.02.26 Machida Zelvia – Mito HollyHock – 3:2 penalties
10.02.26 Shanghai Shenhua – Machida Zelvia – 0:2
06.02.26 Yokohama F. Marinos – Machida Zelvia – 2:3
09.12.25 Machida Zelvia – Ulsan HD – 3:1
06.12.25 Kashiwa Reysol – Machida Zelvia – 1:0
10.02.26 Chengdu Rongcheng – Buriram United – 0:1
26.01.26 FC Dynamo Moscow – Chengdu Rongcheng – 1:1
09.12.25 Vissel Kobe – Chengdu Rongcheng – 2:2
25.11.25 Chengdu Rongcheng – Sanfrecce Hiroshima – 1:1
22.11.25 Shenzhen Peng City – Chengdu Rongcheng – 1:1

Facts

  • This match features one of the leaders against an outsider (ranked 2 in the zone Promotion ~ AFC Champions League (Play Offs: 1/8~finals) and 10).
  • Machida Zelvia is Qualified for AFC Champions League (Play Offs 1/8~finals)
  • Machida Zelvia may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.
  • In this match, Machida Zelvia is the team to beat.
  • We predict that Machida Zelvia will win today’s game, with odds of 1.64.
  • In recent times, the teams did not meet on the field.
  • Standings

    League phase

    East

    Pl W D L Diff Pts
    1 Vissel Kobe ✔ 7 5 1 1 14:6 8 16
    2 Machida ✔ 7 4 2 1 12:5 7 14
    3 Sanfrecce Hiroshima ✔ 7 4 2 1 8:4 4 14
    4 Melbourne City ✔ 7 4 1 2 9:7 2 13
    5 Buriram 7 3 2 2 8:8 0 11
    6 Seoul 7 2 3 2 8:7 1 9
    7 Johor DT 7 2 2 3 7:7 0 8
    8 Gangwon 7 2 2 3 9:11 -2 8
    9 Ulsan HD 7 2 2 3 6:8 -2 8
    10 Chengdu Rongcheng 7 1 3 3 5:8 -3 6
    11 Shanghai Shenhua 7 1 1 5 5:11 -6 4
    12 Shanghai Port 7 0 3 4 2:11 -9 3

    West

    Pl W D L Diff Pts
    1 Al Hilal ✔ 7 6 1 0 15:5 10 19
    2 Al Ahli SC ✔ 7 4 2 1 17:6 11 14
    3 Tractor ✔ 7 4 2 1 10:4 6 14
    4 Al Wahda ✔ 7 4 2 1 10:5 5 14
    5 Al Ittihad ✔ 7 4 0 3 18:8 10 12
    6 Shabab Al-Ahli Dubai 7 3 2 2 11:10 1 11
    7 Al-Duhail 7 2 2 3 14:13 1 8
    8 Al-Sadd 7 2 2 3 11:12 -1 8
    9 Al Sharjah 7 2 2 3 7:14 -7 8
    10 Al-Gharafa 7 2 0 5 7:19 -12 6
    11 Al Shorta 7 0 2 5 3:18 -15 2
    12 Nasaf Qarshi 7 0 1 6 7:16 -9 1

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