Machida vs Sagan Tosu tips and predictions

Hosts too short to pick

Sagan Tosu are certainly up against it in this clash but they can win. Their price doesn't represent any great value though but the home win is just too short. The following preview pinpoints some key stats in order to explain the best value selection - which is an away win.

The hosts haven't always been at their best in some of their underpowered displays. Machida have been causing a lot of headaches in terms of betting strategy. They've lost 4 of their last 11 games at home. Some of those reverses have been underpinned by their tactics in the final third. It hasn't helped their recent goal tally. They've scored one or less goals in all of their last 3 matches on their own patch. Depending on any injury news, this stat might be significant. They'll also need to shore up their defence promptly. They conceded three or more goals in 2 of their last 5 home matches which lends some further evidence supporting the away win.

Sagan Tosu have come up with plenty of good numbers. Their best stuff has been characterised by their confident finishing. They've scored at least once in 11 of their last 12 away fixtures which is something they will have to build on to have any chance of making something happen for them here. They have conceded no more than once in 9 of their last 15 away matches. The visitors will fancy their chances.

Alternatively there's a hesitant separate bet in the Both Teams To Score Yes market. As for the goal line, it's over 2.5 goals in this match considering the odds that are available.