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Tokyo FC and Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo will battle for three points in a J1 League round 20 fixture on Wednesday. The home side are coming off a 1-0 away victory over Shonan Bellmare on Saturday.
Bellmare had two first-half goals disallowed by VAR while Shuhei Tokumoto scored the match-winner a few seconds after coming on in the 78th minute.
Sapporo, meanwhile, suffered a 1-0 defeat at home to Yokohama F Marinos. Anderson Lopes' 63rd-minute strike proved to be the difference between the two sides.
The loss left them at the foot of the table, having garnered 11 points from 19 games. Tokyo are sixth with 30 points to their name.
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Tokyo FC vs Consadole Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Tokyo FC have 24 wins from the last 44 head-to-head games. Consadole have 14 wins to their name while six games have ended in a share of the spoils.
- Their most recent clash came in May 2024 when Tokyo claimed a 2-1 comeback away victory in the reverse fixture.
- Seven of the last nine head-to-head games, including each of the last four, have produced three goals or more.
- Sapporo have lost their last five league games on the bounce.
- Five of Tokyo's last seven games across competitions have produced under 2.5 goals.
- Tokyo have won just one of their last six home competitive games (three draws).
Tokyo FC vs Consadole Prediction
Tokyo are nine points off the summit at the midway point of the campaign. However, they have a poor home record, with just 13 of their 30 points garnered this season accrued in front of their fans.
Sapporo have been the worst side in the league this term and are prime candidates to be relegated at the end of the campaign. They are currently six points away from safety and need a turn around in fortune if they are to preserve their top-flight status.
Hokkaido Sapporo's last 11 away games have produced at least two goals. They have managed just three points from nine games on their travels. We are backing the home side to claim maximum points with a comfortable win and goals at both ends.
Prediction: Tokyo FC 3-1 Consadole
Tokyo FC vs Consadole Betting Tips
Tip 1 - Tokyo FC to win
Tip 2 - Both teams to score
Tip 3 - Over 2.5 goals
Tip 4 - Tokyo to score over 1.5 goals
