JEF United Ichihara Chiba VS Machida Zelvia Chiba JEF United, currently at the 10th position in the Eastern Division of the J - League with 9 points, is on the verge of the relegation zone. They have a record of 3 wins, 3 draws, and 9 losses, showing an imbalance in offense and defense. In their last 10 matches, they've only managed 2 wins, 1 draw, and 7 losses, and their home - win rate is less than 30%. On the other hand, Machida Zelvia, with 26 points, sits at the 3rd place in the Eastern Division, just 5 points behind the league leader. They are highly motivated to secure a spot in the AFC Champions League. They've remained undefeated in their last 5 matches, and their away - game performance is stable. In head - to - head encounters, Machida Zelvia holds an advantage. In the last 6 meetings, they've won 3, drawn 1, and lost 2. They also defeated Chiba JEF United 2 - 1 in the first - round match of this season, which gives them a psychological edge. In terms of squad value, Machida
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