Machida vs Chengdu Better City: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Machida Zelvia prepare to host Chengdu Rongcheng on February 17, 2026, with kick-off at 11:00, this ASIA: Champions League, Group Stage fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Machida Zelvia, currently 2nd in the standings with 14 points from 7 games, are within reach of the top with 5 points behind. They've earned 4 points from 3 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 4 wins and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 4 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 11 goals scored.

Chengdu Rongcheng, sitting 10th with 6 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 2 points from 3 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 3 draws and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 6 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 3 goals scored.

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In their previous league match against Shanghai Shenhua, Machida Zelvia recorded a 2-0 victory while lining up in a 4-3-3 formation. Their starting XI featured Tani, Shoji, Okamura, Heroki Mochizuki, Hayashi, Lavi, Nakayama, Nakamura, Fujio, Soma, Na. This shape emphasized attacking fluidity, with wide players providing constant threat in advanced positions.

Chengdu Rongcheng's last outing came against Buriram United, where they secured a 0-1 defeat using a 4-3-1-2 system. Their starting XI featured Liu, Hu, Li, Han, Wang, Liao, Yang, Wei, Romulo, Silva, Silva. This tactical approach balanced risk and reward, adapting dynamically to the flow of the game.

Looking ahead, Machida Zelvia are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Machida Zelvia and Chengdu Rongcheng are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Machida Zelvia's fixtures have averaged 2.4 goals per game, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 57% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. Chengdu Rongcheng's games average 2 goals, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 38% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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