Machida Zelvia vs Mito HollyHock: J1 Season Opener

Machida Athletic Stadium hosts a key J1 League Round 2 fixture. Machida Zelvia, last season's J2 runners-up, face promoted Mito HollyHock. Machida's home strength is expected to shine.

Machida Zelvia - Home Strong

Machida show 21 wins and 32 unbeaten in 40 — remarkable. Averaging 1.63 goals and 0.93 conceded — good balance. J2 runners-up promoted to J1.

Home is stronger: 6 wins in 12 at Machida Athletic Stadium, 40% clean sheets, and 0.75 conceded per game. Being 87% unbeaten in 15 home is dominant. 42% wins by 2+ in 12 home shows big win tendency.

Vs Mito at home: 3W in 5.

No injuries — best XI available.

Mito HollyHock - Promoted Challenge

Mito are J2 promoted starting first J1 season. Being 53% wins in 30 with under 1 goal conceded per game — solid defence. Possession slightly higher than Machida.

Away is decent: 13 unbeaten in 16 away and 50% wins in 12 away.

But 50% losses in 8 final season games with 1.13 goals shows form dip.

No injuries — best XI available.