Malavan vs Machine Sazi tips and predictions

Machine Sazi can't challenge Malavan

It's first placed Malavan versus 18th placed Machine Sazi in this Division 1 clash as the hosts look to add to the 26-point gap that separates the sides.

The short Malavan price might not have jumped off the screen but it's a compelling bet, no question. They will have a lot of chances on goal once this gets underway.

So how have they fared recently? Well, the hosts have bagged 6 home wins from their last 7 games. Having lesser fortunes, the travelling side has flattered to deceive at times. They've been defeated in 13 of their recent 14 matches on the road. They're likely to taste defeat again here. There is absolutely nothing in the data to convince you that this group of Machine Sazi players can win this game of football. They will blink first.

This home defence is worth a mention - they've only let in 4 goals in their last 14 games. While the hosts have looked capable of soaking up pressure, they'll now be facing a squad that has had some disruption in defence lately. Machine Sazi have conceded at least once in all of their last 19 assignments.

In their last game Machine Sazi were humbled 4-0 by Saipa.

The sportsbooks' prices suggest that one of these sides doesn't look likely to score due to the dominance of Malavan. But the odds-against for the BTTS Yes is the better way to extract some value from the match.

The recent successes of the hosts have been built around the security of a strong defence and that's why they'll be so hard to beat in this match-up.