Our Albirex Niigata vs Tokyo Verdy Prediction: 1-0
Albirex Niigata vs Tokyo Verdy in the Japan J-League Cup is scheduled for an 11:00 GMT kick-off on Wednesday May 21, 2025. Our forecast favors a 1-0 Albirex Niigata victory, with their defensive discipline proving too strong for Tokyo Verdy to break down.
Our prediction is supported by key Albirex Niigata vs Tokyo Verdy stats, including attacking and defensive strength, recent form and historical results — all detailed below.
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Recent Form Insights
Albirex Niigata's Last Match – Fagiano Okayama vs Albirex Niigata
Albirex Niigata will aim to put their last result behind them following a 1-2 Japan J-League loss to Fagiano Okayama on May 18. In that match, Albirex Niigata recorded 56% possession, attempting 5 shots on goal, with 3 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fagiano Okayama | 44% | 13 (9) | 2.15 | 71 |
Albirex Niigata | 56% | 5 (3) | 0.87 | 36 |
Tokyo Verdy's Last Match – Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Tokyo Verdy
Tokyo Verdy will be eager to respond after suffering a 1-2 Japan J-League defeat at the hands of Sanfrecce Hiroshima on May 17. In that match, Tokyo Verdy controlled 38% of possession and managed 3 shots on goal, with 2 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 62% | 9 (3) | 1.15 | 63 |
Tokyo Verdy | 38% | 3 (2) | 0.86 | 27 |
Albirex Niigata vs Tokyo Verdy Stats
Key Stats
| Albirex Niigata | Tokyo Verdy | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.75 | Attacking Strength | 0.73 |
| 0.49 | Defence Strength | 0.23 |
| 1.2 | Points Per Game | 1.4 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 3/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 5/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 2/10 |
| 3/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 2/10 |
| 1 | Average Scored | 0.7 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Albirex Niigata are averaging 1.0 goals scored and 1.0 conceded per match, while Tokyo Verdy average 0.7 scored and 0.8 conceded per game.
Albirex Niigata 10-10
Tokyo Verdy 7-8
What are the odds for this match?
Albirex Niigata to win: @2.625
Draw: @3
Tokyo Verdy to win: @2.8