FC Tokyo vs Tokyo Verdy Prediction: The Both Sides Hold Claim To Home Advantage; Expect Goals

The Tokyo Derby brings the epic thrill in the Japanese Emperor’s Cup as FC Tokyo faces junior squad Tokyo Verdy. Since 2003. Both sides have been pitched against each other fourteen times, with FC Tokyo winning on six occasions, Tokyo Verdy winning twice and both sides settling for the spoils four times. In the advent of this contest, the hosting outfit stays unbeaten in the previous three games, performing brightly in the JFA. For the visitors, they look to this derby as an avenue to redeem themselves from their recent domestic loss. A disturbing factor lies in the fact that home advantage favours niether side. Although the preference lies with the senior league side, who doubles as the hosts, many expect the visiting side to give them hell on the pitch - maybe even throw in unpleasant surprises. The winner holds true claim to home advantage. 

Last Five Games: W-D-W-W-L

The recent 2-1 loss against Varen Nagasaki came as an unpleasant shocker, partly due to the fact they had the upper hand, even intimating the opposition into committing a red card offense. In their domestic fixtures, they have proven solid in recent times, winning three of five games, and losing once. They are a solid team and would deliver their best, even inciting their senior counterparts into committing suspension-related fouls. Despite the fact that they lost to Nagasaki, the fans continued to display loyalty which inspired the team to score in the 89th minute, a few minutes before the blow of the whistle.

Last Five Games: D-W-W-L-L

Impressively winning 3-1 against Kyoto Sanga in the J League Cup, FC tokyo has proven to be a hard nut to crack for opposing coaches, who fail to claim victory against the Ajinomoto side. They scored two goals without reply against Nagoya Grampus in the 2-0 victory, went on against Kashiwa Reysol to seize a narrow 1-0 lead, and settled for a 0-0 draw against Urawa Red Diamonds. For this game, the fans are tied between loyalty for both sides, irrespective of their varying divisions and would support the team with brighter flair. They are tipped as possible favorites for this game, being the senior team.

Tokyo Verdy: W-D-W-W-L

FC Tokyo: D-W-W-L-L

Derby games produce goals, therefore a tight game is anticipated because both sides have goal-scoring chances, an enthusiastic midfield, and lay claim to the Ajinomoto stadium. Both of them have had their fair share of wins in recent games and would be seeking upgrades. These tips should help you narrow your options:

• The Guests are more proficient in front of Goal. We expect an Over 2.5 Match Goals at 1.60 odds (bet365)
• They seem more consistent and would try to secure the most points here. They would also seek to maintain squad shooting consolidation since the midfield has few chances up front. It may not be too impulsive to predict a BTTS at 1.73 odds (1xbet);
• Both Teams are decently paired and we see anything that happens to one end, occurring on the other. Hence, our final prediction leaves A Home Win at 1.69 odds (betway)

Best of luck!