Tokyo Verdy will invite Kashiwa Reysol to the Ajinomoto Stadium in the J1 League on Sunday. The visitors are fourth in the league table with 34 points, six fewer than league leaders Kashima Antlers. Verdy are in 13th place with 24 points.
The hosts returned to winning ways after three games on Wednesday with a 3-1 home triumph over Tochigi SC in the Emperor's Cup. They are unbeaten in their last two league games and were held to a goalless draw by Avispa Fukuoka last month.
Aurinegro met Toyo University in the Emperor's Cup on Wednesday and suffered a 2-0 home loss, failing to score for the first time in six games. They are winless in their last three league games, suffering two defeats.
Tokyo Verdy vs Kashiwa Reysol Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- The two teams have met 66 times in all competitions. The hosts have the upper hand in these meetings, recording 36 wins. Kashiwa have 24 wins and six games have ended in draws.
- The reverse fixture in March ended in a goalless draw.
- They last met in the J League Cup playoffs earlier this month and the visitors registered a 5-1 win on aggregate.
- Tokyo Verdy have seen conclusive results in their last seven games in all competitions, suffering three defeats.
- Kashiwa Reysol are unbeaten in their last three games in this fixture, recording two wins and keeping two clean sheets.
- The hosts have the joint-worst goalscoring record in the J1 League this season, scoring 13 goals in 19 games.
- Aurinegro have lost just one of their competitive away games in 2025.
- Four of the last six meetings between them have produced over 2.5 goals.
Tokyo Verdy vs Kashiwa Reysol Prediction
Verdy have won two of their last five home games in all competitions with both wins registered at home. They have won just one of their last four home meetings against Kashiwa and will look to improve upon that record.
Taiyō-Ō have lost two of their last six games in all competitions, with both losses registered at home. Three of their last four wins in all competitions have been registered on their travels.
Considering the current form of the two teams and recent history in the J1 League, a draw will likely ensue.
Prediction: Tokyo Verdy 1-1 Kashiwa Reysol
Tokyo Verdy vs Kashiwa Reysol Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Draw
Tip 2: Goals - Over/Under 2.5 Goals - Under 2.5 goals
Tip 3: Both teams to score - Yes
Tip 4: At least one goal to be scored in the second half - Yes