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As Mito HollyHock prepares to host Machida Zelvia on April 29, 2026, both teams arrive with impressive recent performances, making this matchup a compelling contest in the Japan J1 League. Mito HollyHock has secured victories in four of their last five outings, showcasing a resilient defensive setup coupled with a potent attacking front. Their ability to capitalize on home advantage highlights their tactical strength, particularly in exploiting opposing vulnerabilities.
Conversely, Machida Zelvia has matched HollyHock’s form with four wins from their last five matches, underscoring their capacity to adapt and impose their game plan irrespective of the venue. Known for their strategic discipline and clinical finishing, Zelvia appears well-disposed to challenge HollyHock’s backline.
Bookmakers favor Machida Zelvia slightly, reflected in the odds of 2.06 for an away win versus 3.69 for a home victory. According to statistical models, there’s a near 46.6% probability that Machida secures the win, but a closer contest is anticipated given HollyHock’s strong home form. With the potential for a draw also noted at 28.1%, fans can expect a tightly contested match where tactical execution will be pivotal.
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| Mito HollyHock 25.6% |
Draw 28.6% |
Machida Zelvia 45.8% |
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Betting Odds
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3.69 | 3.30 | 2.06 |
Latest Results
| 24.04.26 FC Tokyo – Mito HollyHock – 5:2 19.04.26 Mito HollyHock – Kashiwa Reysol – 2:0 11.04.26 JEF United Chiba – Mito HollyHock – 1:2 penalties 04.04.26 Mito HollyHock – Kashima Antlers – 2:1 penalties 22.03.26 Kashiwa Reysol – Mito HollyHock – 3:0 |
21.04.26 Machida Zelvia – Shabab Al-Ahli Dubai – 1:0 17.04.26 Machida Zelvia – Al-Ittihad Jeddah – 1:0 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 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 14.02.26 Machida Zelvia – Mito HollyHock – 3:2 penalties 24.06.23 Mito HollyHock – Machida Zelvia – 1:1 12.03.23 Machida Zelvia – Mito HollyHock – 3:0 06.07.22 Machida Zelvia – Mito HollyHock – 2:3 08.05.22 Mito HollyHock – Machida Zelvia – 0:0 |
Standings
2026
East
| Pl | W | W | L | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Kashima Antlers | 12 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 20:7 | 32 |
| 2 | FC Tokyo | 12 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 24:12 | 26 |
| 3 | Machida | 11 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 17:16 | 22 |
| 4 | Verdy | 11 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 17:15 | 18 |
| 5 | Kawasaki Frontale | 11 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 18:20 | 17 |
| 6 | Mito | 12 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 17:24 | 15 |
| 7 | Urawa Reds | 11 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 14:16 | 12 |
| 8 | Kashiwa Reysol | 12 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 15:17 | 11 |
| 9 | Yokohama F. Marinos | 11 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 14:20 | 9 |
| 10 | Chiba | 11 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 10:19 | 9 |
West
| Pl | W | W | L | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Vissel Kobe | 11 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 23:12 | 25 |
| 2 | Gamba Osaka | 12 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 20:18 | 19 |
| 3 | Nagoya Grampus | 11 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 20:17 | 18 |
| 4 | Kyoto | 11 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 17:15 | 17 |
| 5 | Cerezo Osaka | 11 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 13:11 | 17 |
| 6 | Shimizu S-Pulse | 11 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 15:14 | 17 |
| 7 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 11 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 17:14 | 16 |
| 8 | Avispa Fukuoka | 12 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 14:21 | 15 |
| 9 | V-Varen Nagasaki | 11 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 10:17 | 12 |
| 10 | Okayama | 11 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 13:23 | 12 |
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