Tokyo Verdy vs FC Tokyo Prediction: It's Derby Time In The Capital City Of Japan

Tokyo Verdy will welcome FC Tokyo at the Ajinomoto Stadium in the eighth round of the J1 League. 

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

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

Tokyo Verdy

Form: DWDDL

Signs are slowly starting to point out an underwhelming campaign for new debutants in Tokyo who have yet to meet expectations as they find themselves one place above the drop zone.

Despite taking the lead within the opening ten minutes of the first half, thanks to Fuki Yamada's goal, all Hiroshi Jofuku's team could savage was a point in a 1-1 draw against Kashiwa Reysol at home. They have avoided defeat in their last three league matches, though they've been mainly plagued with draws (D3, W1). This revelation is hardly shocking, given that they are tied as the top-drawing team, having drawn four times in seven matches.

With 7 points accumulated from seven matches, Tokyo Verdy occupies the 16th spot in the J1 League standings, level on points with 11th-placed Kyoto Sanga and two points adrift of the relegation zone. 

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-4-2

M. Vidotto; K. Miyahara, N. Hayashi, H. Taniguchi, D. Fukazawa; F. Yamada, T. Inami, K. Morita, T. Miki; I. Someno, Y. Kimura

FC Tokyo

Form: WWLWL

This was FC Tokyo's record from seven matches played last season (D3, W2, L2), and this season their record stands as follows (W3, D2, L2). It's safe to say that the team from the capital has made a decent start to the season, and their fans have had no reason to cry foul.

On Sunday, second-half goals from Teruhito Nakagawa and Riki Harakawa were enough to guarantee them a comfortable 2-0 win over the Kashima Antlers in front of their fans at the Japan National Stadium. Currently boasting a two-match winning streak in the league, they enter this match with confidence and will be aiming to build up on this positive momentum to send newly promoted Tokyo Verdy to the cleaners.

With 11 points accumulated from seven matches, FC Tokyo sits in seventh place in the J1 League standings, level on points with fifth-placed and sixth-placed Vissel Kobe and Urawa Red Diamonds, respectively. 

Probable Starting XI

Formation: 4-3-3

T. Nozawa; Y. Nagatomo, M. Morishige, H. Trevisan, K. Bangnagande; R. Harakawa, R. Araki, K. Matsuki; T. Nakagawa, D. Oliveira, K. Endo

Match Facts

• Tokyo Verdy have won one of their last nine matches across all competitions.
• FC Tokyo have lost one of their last five away matches in the J1 League.
• Tokyo Verdy averages 1.5 goals per game when playing at home, and FC Tokyo averages 1.67 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

In the last 13 meetings, Tokyo Verdy have won 2 times, FC Tokyo have won 6 times, and there have been 5 draws, with the goal difference being 20-13 in favor of FC Tokyo. 

Expert Betting Tips

In this fixture, Tokyo Verdy has faced adversity, enduring five matches without a home victory (L4, D1). While they strive to break free from this unfavorable streak, it's evident that their league performance has been lackluster, leaving room for improvement.

Despite the derby nature of this match, we foresee a tightly contested affair with fewer goals or possibly ending in a draw. Therefore, we anticipate the away team to avoid defeat, with the total goals under 3.5, considering their superior standing on paper.

• 2X & TU 3.5 for 1.81
• X for 3.05
• Both Teams To Score - No for 1.80