Machida Zelvia vs Chengdu Rongcheng Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 17 Feb 2026

Champions League Betting Preview: Machida Zelvia vs Chengdu Rongcheng

Japanese J1 league side Machida Zelvia host Chinese Super League club Chengdu Rongcheng, with kick-off set for 05:00 on Tuesday 17 February.

Chengdu Rongcheng +1 on the Asian Handicap looks like a good plan when they clash with Machida Zelvia. The underdogs can be backed at -133 and we benefit if they draw or win, while there’s money back for a single goal defeat.

Machida Zelvia were penalty shootout winners (2-2 after 90 mins) in their last game. Landing a J1 League home triumph against Mito Hollyhock at Machida GION Stadium. Zelvia had most of the ball enjoying 55% possession and three shots on target, while Erik and Gen Shoji each scored one goal.

In their previous Champions League match, Zelvia won 2-0 when travelling to Shanghai Shenhua.

Chengdu Rongcheng lost when they last played, being beaten 1-0 at home to Buriram United in the Champions League.

AFC Champions League		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
1	Machida Zelvia	8	5	2	1	15	7	8	15:7	17
10	Chengdu	8	1	3	4	7	11	-4	7:11	6

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Confirmed Lineups

Machida Zelvia confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Tatsuya Morita (GK), Henry Mochizuki, Daihachi Okamura, Ibrahim Dresevic, Asahi Masuyama, Ryohei Shirasaki, Hokuto Shimoda, Kotaro Hayashi, Kanji Kuwayama, Futa Tokumura, Tete Yengi.

Chengdu Rongcheng confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Dianzuo Liu (GK), Dongsheng Wang, Pengfei Han, Yang Li, Hetao Hu, Ming-Yang Yang, Lisheng Liao, Wellington Silva, Romulo, Shihao Wei, Felipe.

Machida Zelvia vs Chengdu Rongcheng Prediction & Betting Tips

Explore our best Machida Zelvia vs Chengdu Rongcheng picks, including a main match prediction, correct score forecast and a bet builder ready to use. Scroll down for full analysis.

Match Prediction

If you are in agreement that Chengdu Rongcheng +1 are a good Asian Handicap wager, then you can land -133 that the underdogs win or draw this Champions League clash. This bet provides a safety net if they lose by a goal.

Team news plays a valuable role and our football experts are always monitoring the players who have an injury concern. We’ve also got a handle on the form guide, with plenty of Champions League data provided which puts you in the picture in terms of stats.

Key Machida Zelvia vs Chengdu Rongcheng Champions League & league stats:

• The +1 line has been covered by Chengdu in 6 consecutive games on the road.
• The +1 line has been covered by Chengdu in 15 of their last 18 games on the road.
• The +1 line has been covered by Chengdu in 8 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The -1 line hasn’t been covered by Zelvia in 15 of their last 20 games.
• The -1 line hasn’t been covered by Zelvia in 7 of their last 10 games at home.

According to the top bookmakers, our pick has a 57.1% chance of landing a return. However, our research has found that the actual probability is between 60-65%. It is therefore regarded as a value wager.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Zelvia 1 - 1 Chengdu

There are attractive odds of +480 when it comes to a 1-1 draw being played out. This is a risky but potentially more rewarding bet, with this correct score option providing appeal.

Machida Zelvia vs Chengdu Rongcheng Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

With a roughly 61% chance of triumphing, the bookmakers aren’t giving too much away with their -154 betting odds for Machida Zelvia winning this Champions League clash. Chengdu Rongcheng are an outside chance to get the job done and you can now back them at +390.

There’s sometimes a case for betting on the Half-Time Result market, with Zelvia available at +117 and Chengdu at +390. The third option is the draw which is priced at +135.

Over 2.5 Goals is the market leader and that means three or more goals are predicted. An alternative angle is a Both Teams to Score bet and Yes has been chalked up at -143.

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Full-Time Result

1

-154

X

+260

2

+390

Half-Time Result

1

+117

X

+135

2

+390

Double Chance

1X

-769

12

-435

X2

+108

Draw No Bet

1

-417

2

+255

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.75

-128

2 Hcp +0.75

-111

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-108

Over 2.5

-132

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-143

No

-104

Latest Champions League and domestic league stats. Full Time Result, Goals, Corners and Possession.

Machida Zelvia Stats

Chengdu Rongcheng Stats

Full-Time Result

• 6 wins, 3 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
• 5 wins, 2 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

• 2 wins, 3 defeats and 5 draws in the previous 10 matches
• 2 wins, 2 defeats and 6 draws in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

• An average of 2.10 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.90 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
• An average of 3.40 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 3.10 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
• BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 home matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

• An average of 1.10 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.80 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
• An average of 2.30 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 3.20 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
• BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 away matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 away matches

Corners

• An average of 5.33 corners awarded and 3.83 corners conceded in the last 6 matches
• An average of 6.14 corners awarded and 2.29 corners against in the last 7 home matches
• An average of 9.17 corners awarded in the last 6 matches
• An average of 8.43 corners awarded in the last 7 home matches
• Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 3 of the last 6 matches
• Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 2 of the last 7 home matches

Corners

• An average of 8.75 corners awarded and 2.00 corners conceded in the last 4 matches
• An average of 5.29 corners awarded and 4.14 corners against in the last 7 away matches
• An average of 10.75 corners awarded in the last 4 matches
• An average of 9.43 corners awarded in the last 7 away matches
• Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 0 of the last 4 matches
• Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 2 of the last 7 away matches

Possession

• An average of 39.17% possession in the last 6 matches
• An average of 48.00% possession in the last 7 home matches
• Most possession in 2 of the last 6 matches
• Most possession in 5 of the last 7 home matches

Possession

• An average of 67.25% possession in the last 4 matches
• An average of 56.29% possession in the last 7 away matches
• Most possession in 4 of the last 4 matches
• Most possession in 5 of the last 7 away matches

Machida Zelvia vs Chengdu Rongcheng Lineups & Team News

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