Kawasaki Frontale, the reigning J1 League champions, will resume their Emperor's Cup campaign against Tokyo Verdy on Wednesday.The third-round fixture will take place at the Todoroki Athletics Stadium. Kawasaki Frontale thrashed Sapporo University 5-0 in their second-round fixture while Tokyo Verdy defeated fellow second-tier side Blaublitz Akita 2-1.Kawasaki Frontale secured a convincing 5-2 win against Consadole Sapporo in their league game on Saturday. In their first game after the June international break, they came from behind twice and scored three goals in the last 11 minutes of the game.Tokyo Verdy are undefeated in their last five games across all competitions and recorded a 3-0 win against Renofa Yamaguchi in their previous J2 League fixture.J.LEAGUE Official EN@J_League_En🎙 “I’m very happy to be back on the pitch and playing against my former teammates…” Thai star Chanathip Songkrasin offers his thoughts after returning in Kawasaki Frontale’s 5-2 win against his former club, Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo.🎙 @Chanathipjay | @frontale_staff5416🎙 “I’m very happy to be back on the pitch and playing against my former teammates…” 🇹🇭🐬 Thai star Chanathip Songkrasin offers his thoughts after returning in Kawasaki Frontale’s 5-2 win against his former club, Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo.🎙 @Chanathipjay | @frontale_staff https://t.co/8cea22rjdbKawasaki Frontale vs Tokyo Verdy Head-to-HeadThe two sides have crossed paths 15 times across all competitions since 1978. Kawasaki Frontale enjoy a narrow 6-4 lead in wins while five games have ended in draws.They last met in the third round fixture of the 2013 edition of the Emperor's Cup. Kawasaki Frontale recorded a 3-0 win in that match but were eventually eliminated in the quarter-finals.Kawasaki Frontale form guide (all competitions): W-W-L-L-DTokyo Verdy form guide (all competitions): W-D-D-W-DKawasaki Frontale vs Tokyo Verdy Team NewsKawasaki FrontaleThere are no fresh injuries or suspension concerns for the Azzurro Nero as Kyohei Noborizato and Jesiel remain sidelined with injuries.川崎フロンターレ@frontale_staff／一気に3人!! #謎の練習生 ??＼麻生グラウンドに #川島永嗣 #板倉滉 #田中碧 3選手来場!!ふらっと来ていたケンゴも一緒に代表戦で何度も対戦した両GKアオとヤスト。二人は仲良しずっと笑顔のコウ。アカデミー出身者で記念に。天、太陽、幸大はトレーニング中でした【広報】#frontale5733953／一気に3人!! #謎の練習生 ??＼麻生グラウンドに #川島永嗣 #板倉滉 #田中碧 3選手来場!!1⃣ふらっと来ていたケンゴも一緒に2⃣代表戦で何度も対戦した両GK3⃣アオとヤスト。二人は仲良し4⃣ずっと笑顔のコウ。アカデミー出身者で記念に。天、太陽、幸大はトレーニング中でした【広報】#frontale https://t.co/bNAL5TjoQfInjured: Kyohei Noborizato, JesielDoubtful: NoneSuspended: NoneTokyo Verdy Toyofumi Sakano has not made an appearance this season as the striker has been sidelined with a ruptured ACL since January. Kohei Yamakoshi has not played a game since April as he is recovering from an ankle injury.Injured: Toyofumi Sakano, Kohei YamakoshiDoubtful: NoneSuspended: NoneKawasaki Frontale vs Tokyo Verdy Predicted XIsKawasaki Frontale (4-3-3): Sung-Ryong Jung (GK); Miki Yamane, Shogo Taniguchi, Kazuya Yamamura, Asahi Sasaki; Kento Tachibanada, Yasuto Wakizaka, João Schmidt; Daiya Tono, Leandro Damiao, Kei ChinenTokyo Verdy (4-3-3): Matheus Caldeira Vidotto (GK); Daiki Fukazawa, Boniface Nduka, Hiroto Taniguchi, Yuta Narawa; Ryota Kajikawa, Koken Kato, Haruya Ide; Byron Vásquez, Ryoga Sato, Ryuji Sugimoto$50 Risk-Free Bet + up to $1,000 Deposit Match at DraftKings SBKawasaki Frontale vs Tokyo Verdy PredictionKawasaki Frontale have the advantage when it comes to squad quality and head into the game in better goalscoring form, scoring 10 goals in their last two games.The capital club, on the other hand, have kept just one clean sheet since April and might struggle here. We are backing Kawasaki Frontale to come out on top against their local rivals.Prediction: Kawasaki Frontale 3-1 Tokyo Verdy