AFC Champions League Elite
Japan's Machida ended Matchday Three fourth in the standings while Melbourne breathed new life into their Round of 16 hopes with victory against Thailand's Buriram United.
Machida will enter the tie with confidence after securing the first win of their campaign with a 2-0 defeat of reigning Chinese Super League champions Shanghai Port FC on Matchday Three.
While Australian forward Mitch Duke has been instrumental upfront for the Japanese side, the major reason for Machida's good start has been their defence - with just one goal conceded in their previous three matches.
While Australian forward Mitch Duke has been instrumental upfront for the Japanese side, the major reason for Machida's good start has been their defence - with just one goal conceded in their previous three matches.
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Melbourne City, however, will be confident of not only breaching the Machida defence but also taking the points after their morale-boosting win against Buriram, with the Australian side's opening two matches ending in defeats.
Lack of competitiveness hampered them in the early weeks of the AFC Champions League Elite but with the Australian season up and running, Melbourne City will feel well equipped to bag another three points despite having not been able to secure victory in their previous four meetings with Japanese sides.
Lack of competitiveness hampered them in the early weeks of the AFC Champions League Elite but with the Australian season up and running, Melbourne City will feel well equipped to bag another three points despite having not been able to secure victory in their previous four meetings with Japanese sides.
FC Machida Zelvia (JPN) v Melbourne City FC (AUS)
Venue: Machida Stadium (Machida)
Kick-off: Tuesday, 19:00 (UTC+9)
Venue: Machida Stadium (Machida)
Kick-off: Tuesday, 19:00 (UTC+9)
