FC Tokyo VS Machida Zelvia

FC Tokyo will be eager to respond after suffering a 3-1 defeat to Cerezo Osaka in their latest J1 100 Year Vision League match. Despite enjoying 53 percent possession and registering 22 attempts, they managed only four shots on target and struggled to make their dominance count. Ryūnosuke Satō scored their only goal, while Cerezo punished FC Tokyo with three goals from just six efforts on target. Defensive problems have also become a concern, with FC Tokyo conceding in five of their last six matches and allowing 10 goals during that stretch. Machida Zelvia arrive in better form after a dramatic 2-1 extra-time victory over Nagoya Grampus. The match remained level deep into the second half before both teams exchanged late goals, with Yūta Nakayama and Hokuto Shimoda eventually securing the win for Machida. They finished with 19 attempts and seven on target while maintaining 49 percent possession. Their recent defensive record has been particularly encouraging, with only four goals conceded across their last six matches, while they have scored eight. That balance has helped Machida build a strong run of results heading into this fixture.