Tokyo Verdy vs Brighton & Hove Albion Prediction and Betting Tips

Tokyo Verdy vs Brighton & Hove Albion Prediction and Betting Tips | July 28, 2024

Modified Jul 26, 2024 19:52 GMT

Kashima Antlers v Brighton & Hove Albion - Pre-Season Friendly - Source: Getty — Brighton square off with Tokyo in a friendly on Sunday.

Tokyo Verdy welcome Brighton & Hove Albion to the Japan National Stadium for a friendly on Sunday (July 28) as the Premier League side look to end their Japan tour on a high.

The hosts returned to winning ways after three games with an 1-0 triumph at Avispa Fukuoka. Hiroto Yamami scored the match's only goal in the 38th minute.

Brighton, meanwhile, began their pre-season with a 5-1 triumph over Kashima Antlers. Amario Cozier-Duberry bagged a brace on his club debut. Ibrahim Osman, Yankuba Minteh and Malick Yalcouye were also on the scoresheet, while Kaoru Mitoma made his first appearance after an injury spell.

They play three friendlies next month before starting their Premier League campaign against Everton. Tokyo, meanwhile, resume their J1 League campaign against Sanfrecce Hiroshima in August.

Tokyo Verdy vs Brighton & Hove Albion Head-to-Head and Key Numbers

The two teams will meet for the first time.
Tokyoare winless in three friendlies in 2024, scoring two goals and conceding nine.
Brighton are unbeaten in four friendlies, recording two 5-1 wins.
Tokyo have suffered one defeat in six home games across competitions, winning three.
Brighton went winless in eight away games last season, suffering five losses.
Brighton met a Japanese team for the first time this week, beating Kashima Antlers 5-1. Tokyo, meanwhile, will meet an English side for the first time.

Tokyo Verdy vs Brighton & Hove Albion Prediction

Tokyo returned to winning and goalscoring ways after back-to-back 1-0 defeats last week. There's nothing much at stakefor the hosts, so head coach Hiroshi Jofuku could rest key players.

Brighton, meanwhile, registered a comfortable 5-1 triumph in their first friendly earlier this week as they got Fabian Hurzeler's spell as the new manager underway with a win. A similar starting XI could feature here.

Tokyo have shown poor form in recent friendlies and might struggle. Considering Brighton's better squad quality, expect them to register a comfortable win.

Prediction: Tokyo 1-3 Brighton