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Gangwon FC play Machida Zelvia on Tuesday in the AFC Champions League Elite, aiming for their third win of the league phase this season.
So far, it's been a topsy-turvy run for the Korean side, alternating between a win and a loss in four games thus far.
Having begun their campaign with a 2-1 win over Chinese Super League side Shanghai Shenhua, Chung Kyung-ho's side lost 1-0 to Chengdu Rongcheng on matchday two.
Gangwon then recovered to beat Vissel Kobe 4-3 in a pulsating encounter, only to then lose to Sanfrecce Hiroshima 1-0 for their second loss of the Champions League campaign.
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With six points in the bag, the K League side are in fifth position of the standings, three ahead of Machida Zelvia, who've won just once this season. After back-to-back draws to FC Seoul and Johor Darul Ta'zim, the Tokyo outfit beat Shanghai Port 2-0 before a 2-1 loss to Melbourne City.
As only four games remain, Zelvia will need to up the ante before it's too late as the race for the round-of-16 is getting tighter with each passing matchday.
Gangwon FC vs Machida Zelvia Head-To-Head and Key Numbers
- Gangwon FC and Machida Zelvia meet for the first time in history
- The K League side has faced a Japanese team on just two occasions, winning once: 4-3 vs Vissel Kobe in the current season of Champions League
- Gangwon have won just once from their last five games; after going three games without a win, Machida have won their next two
- With six goals scored, Gangwon have the best offensive record in the Champions League right now after only Vissel Kobe (8) in the East Region
Gangwon FC vs Machida Zelvia Prediction
Gangwon have struggled lately, winning just once from their last five games as the writing appears to be on the wall for them against an improving Machida Zelvia, who come into the fixture on the back of consecutive wins.
It should be a close one, but expect the 'away' side to prevail narrowly.
Prediction: Gangwon FC 1-2 Machida Zelvia
Gangwon FC vs Machida Zelvia Betting Tips
Tip 1 - Result: Machida Zelvia
Tip 2 - Goals over/under 2.5: Over 2.5
Tip 3 - Both teams to score: Yes
