Predictions & Statistics

Tokyo Verdy come into this fixture from a strong position, holding 4 place with 21 points after 12 matches. The return of 8 wins, 0 draws, and 4 defeats, together with goals at 19:16, reflects very strong form and are on a winning streak. Much of their attacking edge comes through I. Someno (4 goals), T. Yoshida (4 goals), Y. Fukuda (2 goals), with creative support from K. Morita (3 assists), I. Someno (1 assists), H. Yamami (1 assists), while their defending has remained very solid. At home, the split of 6 wins, 0 draws, and 1 losses supports the view of a very strong split record. They are pushing for upper-table objectives and still have something important to play for. Their football identity still points toward balanced attacking football.

Kashiwa Reysol approach this match from a more delicate league position, standing 9 with 11 points from 13 matches. Their record of 4 wins, 0 draws, and 9 losses, together with goals at 16:20, reflects poor form and are going through a difficult losing run. Much of their threat comes through Y. Segawa (4 goals), Nobuteru Nakagawa (2 goals), H. Nakama (1 goals), with creative support from H. Mitsumaru (2 assists), Y. Segawa (1 assists), Y. Koizumi (1 assists), while the defensive numbers suggest they have been very solid. Away from home, they have managed 2 wins, 0 draws, and 5 losses, a return that supports a fairly balanced split record. They are operating from a relatively stable mid-table position. In football terms they often show a more cautious and defensive approach.