Kawasaki Frontale vs FC Tokyo Prediction: Neither Side Can Be Trusted To Step Up To The Plate!

Kawasaki Frontale will be out to make amends for their poor form in the J1 League by claiming a comfortable win against FC Tokyo as they welcome them to the Todoroki Athletics Stadium in the 27th round.

Let's have a look at the latest J1 League predictions between Kawasaki Frontale vs. FC Tokyo, probable lineups, match facts and betting odds for you to consider!

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

Kawasaki Frontale

Form: LDLLL

Kawasaki Frontale, who recently suffered a 3-0 defeat against Cerezo Osaka at the Yodoko Sakura Stadium, saw their winless run in the league extended to six matches, picking up four losses and two draws.

This unfortunate ordeal comes after a successful run in the quarterfinals of the Emperor's Cup, where it took penalties to see them edge out Niigata, winning 4-3 on penalties after playing out a 2-2 draw on aggregate.

Having been on a four-match winning streak at home at Todoroki Athletics Stadium, they currently find themselves riding on the back of a three-match winless run, picking up two losses against Gamba Osaka and Vissel Kobe and a 2:2 draw against Consodale Sapporo. In their twelve matches played at this venue, they have accumulated 16 points from a possible 36, depicting a side that has been in poor form and has yet to meet expectations.

They currently occupy 9th place with 33 points, level with 10th-placed FC Tokyo and 11th-placed Gamba Osaka. Their bid for an 8th-place finish, which is occupied by Avispa Fukuoka, is hindered by a three-point deficit.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-1-2-3

N. Kamifukumoto; S. Tanabe, K. Yamamura, K. Takai, T. Ominami; J. Schmidt; K. Tachibanada, Y. Wakizaka; Y. Segawa, S. Yamada, L. Damiao

FC Tokyo

Form: LDLWW

FC Tokyo failed to capitalize on their one-goal advantage from the first leg of the J.League YBC Levain Cup quarterfinals as they succumbed to a 2-0 defeat on the road against Avispa Fukuoka. This saw them lose 2-1 on aggregate.

Their last match in the league was a 2-1 defeat at home against the same side, Avispa Fukuoka. This defeat extended their winless run in the league to three matches, recording two losses and a draw.

Away from home, they have shown close to nothing, with their performance recording just one win in eight matches alongside five losses and a draw. A look at their thirteen matches played has seen them accumulate 10 points, and nothing much can be expected from them in this one.

They currently occupy 10th place with 33 points and will be keen on securing maximum points as they seek to pip their opponents in this impending encounter in 9th place.

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-2-1-3/

B. Nozawa; K. Koizumi, S. Kimura, Henrique, Y. Nagatomo; K. Higashi, K. Matsuki; R. Watanabe; T. Nakagawa, D. Oliveira, K. Tawaratsumida

Match Facts

• Kawasaki Frontale have won three consecutive matches against FC Tokyo when playing at home.
• FC Tokyo has kept three clean sheets in their thirteen away matches in the J1 League.
• Kawasaki Frontale averages 1.33 goals per game when playing at home, and FC Tokyo averages 0.77 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

In the last 40 meetings,Kawasaki Frontale have won 22 times, FC Tokyo have won 11 times, and there have been 7 draws, with the goal difference being 77-49 in favor of Kawasaki Frontale.

Expert Betting Tips

Kawasaki Frontale has some good players in their ranks and will likely want to use that to their advantage to record a favorable outcome. They have won eight of their last eleven matches against their opponents in this impending clash and will feel that fortune has smiled upon them.

However, Kawasaki Frontale's path to victory won't be straightforward, as FC Tokyo could turn out to be a tricky opponent. This is a side that last won 2-1 against them, and there's no doubt that they too will want to build on that win to defy the odds on the road.

Both teams come into this one plagued with inconsistency from their respective matches, and picking up a winner could go sideways. As such, we anticipate the total to exceed 2.5 goals, as this has been the case in six of their last nine matches.

• Total - Over 2.5 for 1.77
• Corners - Over 9 for 2.10
• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 1.62