Tokyo Verdy vs Tokyo FC Prediction: Lots Of Prospects From Japan’s Most Physical Derby

The 48-000 capacity Ajinomoto Stadium will contain excitement as fans of both prefectures and lovers of the game experience the feistiness of the Tokyo Derby, which over time has not disappointed in quality, or rave. The fact that the two sides pull dead weights below the middle table belt indicates sinister pitch ambitions for the two sides who look to humiliate the other and prove who is the prestige owner of the province. Hiroto Tanikuchi (Tokyo Verdy) is the player expected to conjure opportunities from the midfield while Kento Hashimoto is a threat down the flanks ready to sneak in crosses into the opposition's last line of defence.

Tokyo Verdy (12th)

Recent Cup Form: W-L-D-W-D

Tokyo Verdy was held to a goalless standstill on their visit to Kashiwa Reysol last week — courtesy of the irrefutable defense of the opponents who held down the fort in standard time.

A lot of attacking plays were witnessed, evident in the thirteen corner kicks played and eleven total shots registered by the side. The team is expected to strive towards possession control in this game, having been the side with lesser possession last week. At home, they have won one in the last three matches, scoring two and conceding four goals.

Frontman Kimura is also expected to play today’s game with a lot of caution, having been carded in the last game, else he runs in danger of missing the next match against Yokohama F.Marinos, who would be looking desperate for points to facilitate their table rise ambitions.

Next Opponent: Yokohama F.Marinos

Tokyo FC (15th)

Recent Form: W-L-D-L-L

The Eastern Capitals were slammed with a 3-0 loss statement last week on their visit to Kawasaki Frontale. Although they fielded a 3-4-2-1 formation, it materialized into a 3-4-3 where the attacking midfielders had to adjust to the harsh conditions of the flanks. With holes in the midfield and overlapping mistakes in the flanks, they left their defense profusely exposed and were punished adequately.

They have played their last five league games to accrue three losses, one stalemate, and one win. FC Tokyo have faced misfortune in three of their most recent invitations, scoring three goals and conceding five.

They face sixth-placed side Okayama next and would be pressured with a victory if nothing positive emerges from their derby exhibition.

Next Opponents: Okayama

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Expert Betting Tips

The last three games for the two sides have shown the visitors as the side hungry for league conquest. The visitors have scored nothing in their last three league games. The hosts however have been on target four times. Offensively, not much is expected from this game, with a slight bias on the hosting outfit to emerge victorious at full-time. The best tips here are :

+ The visitors have been piss-poor. If there were goals, it would be by the hosts. Under 2.5 goals at 1.60 odds from Bet365 seems decent for this foresight.

+ A clean sheet for the homers is highly likely. As such, a BTTS -NO at 1.70 odds from Betway seems appropriate here.

+ The homers have shown zest in their recent league outings, unlike the visitors who will be constrained to play with caution else they risk losing key players to suspension. A win for the home at 2.27 odds from 1xbet seems like the ideal option to click.

Additionally, a 2-0 home correct score could be considered an elite choice.