FC Tokyo faces off against Vissel Kobe in J1 League action on Wednesday at the Ajinomoto Stadium, kickoff at 1 pm.
ON SATURDAY, Yokohama FM ended FC Tokyo’s three-game winning streak, defeating the hosts 2-1. FC Tokyo dropped to sixth place in the league standings following the defeat, failing to secure a single point from their afternoon game.
Vissel Kobe suffered a 3-1 defeat at home to Kyoto Sanga on Saturday as their poor run in the league continued. The Kobe-based side hoped to build on their 4-3 win over Melbourne Victory in the AFC Champions League playoffs, but despite their best efforts, they conceded three goals and lost the game. Vissel is now one place above bottom club Shonan Bellmare in the J1 League table.
Moreover, Vissel Kobe has not won in their last three clashes against the hosts, losing two. Noevir Stadium Kobe was the venue for the most recent match between these clubs; Leandro scored the only goal in a 1-0 win for Kawasaki Frontale.
FC Tokyo has endured a low-scoring run in the league this season but has made the goals count, securing three wins in five games. Just one of their three wins has come at home. Vissel Kobe has the worst defensive record in the league, conceding 12 goals in eight league games. They might struggle here.
FC Tokyo vs Vissel Kobe Head to Head
Both sides have 52 games against each other in all competitions, with hosts taking 28 wins while visitors with 10 wins. Here is a look at their previous encounters:
Home
- Yokohama 2-1 FC Tokyo
- FC Tokyo 2-1 Shonan
- Kyoto 0-1 FC Tokyo
- FC Tokyo 0-0 Jubilo Iwata
- FC Tokyo 2-1 Sanfrecce
Away
- Vissel Kobe 1-3 Kyoto
- Shimizu 0-0 Vissel Kobe
- Vissel Kobe 4-3 Melbourne Victory
- Vissel Kobe 0-2 Kashima
- Sanfrecce 1-1 Vissel Kobe
FC Tokyo Team News
Goalkeeper Akihiro Hayashi has recovered from a long-term injury but is yet to feature this season and is a doubt for the game. Since February, Leandro, who has been injured, has played just one league game for the hosts this season.
Vissel Kobe Team News
Yoshinori Muto is currently out with a ligament injury, while Sergi Samper suffered a severe injury last month.
Prediction and Odds
Considering that both sides play aggressively, this game will likely end in a draw.
- Draw
- Double Chance
- Goals Under 2.5
