Predictions & Statistics

Tokyo Verdy approach this match from a more delicate league position, standing 4 with 28 points from 17 matches. Across the season they have posted 10 wins, 0 draws, and 7 defeats, and the 22:20 goal record continues to suggest mixed form over their recent run. Their attacking burden often falls on I. Someno (4 goals), T. Yoshida (4 goals), H. Yamamoto (2 goals), with creative support from K. Morita (3 assists), I. Someno (2 assists), Y. Arai (2 assists), while at the back they have been very solid. At home, they have returned 7 wins, 0 draws, and 1 losses, which indicates a very strong split record. They are pushing for upper-table objectives and still have something important to play for. Stylistically, they tend to play with balanced attacking football.

With 17 points from 17 games and a place of 9, Yokohama F. Marinos still have clear room for improvement in overall consistency. Their record of 5 wins, 0 draws, and 12 losses, together with goals at 22:31, reflects poor form and are going through a difficult losing run. Much of their threat comes through K. Tanimura (7 goals), J. Amano (4 goals), D. Tono (3 goals), with creative support from J. Croux (4 assists), K. Tanimura (2 assists), J. Amano (2 assists), while the defensive numbers suggest they have been fairly stable. Away from home, they have returned 3 wins, 0 draws, and 5 losses, which indicates a fairly balanced split record. They are operating from a relatively stable mid-table position. Stylistically, they tend to play with a more cautious and defensive approach.