Ryūkyū have performed better than Tokyo Verdy so far this season, but every game starts at 0-0. Here's all you need to know about the upcoming game:
- Ryūkyū have the fewest conceded goals (3) in J2-League
- Tokyo Verdy have the most conceded goals (17) in J2-League
Both teams have had enough rest since their last competitive action. Let's hope for an energetic game!
Tokyo Verdy have a very long trip to this away game, as there's more than 2100 kilometers in distance to cover. This could prove a challenge, at least for the supporters.
Ryūkyū form and stats
Ryūkyū, who have the fewest conceded goals (3) in J2-League, have collected 10 points from their J2-League home games so far after 3-1-0.
Nothing to worry about in defence for Ryūkyū, as their goalkeeper Junto Taguchi has completely shut out the opponents for 198 minutes in the J2-League.
In the match before that, Ryūkyū hosted Omiya Ardija and drew the game 0-0.
The hosts are modest favourites in this match, with the bookmakers estimating the chance of a home win at about 50% +- five percent. It's interesting to look at how Ryūkyū have performed under similar circumstances, so here are some numbers: When modest favourites like this (we found eight games) they have won five times, drawn zero and lost three.
Ryūkyū are traveling soon after this match as the J2-League match at Machida Zelvia awaits in four days.
A decent goal production from Ryūkyū in their home games so far, with 6 goals from 4 league matches. As for guarding their own goal, Ryūkyū have only let in 2 goals at home.
Tokyo Verdy form and stats
The J2-League season is young and Tokyo Verdy, who have the most conceded goals (17) in J2-League, have only just started going through their travel schedule, with 2 away games done and still no victory. 1 draw and 1 defeat so far.
A home win before that, celebrating 2-1 vs Mito Hollyhock.
We have checked recent matches where Tokyo Verdy have had similar odds to win. Win-draw-lose statistics from those 13 games were three victories, five draws and five defeats.
A quick return to home after this game, as Tokyo Verdy are hosting Kyoto Sanga in the J2-League only four days away.
Tokyo Verdy have the goal stats of 2-9 (for/against) from 2 business trips in the league at this early stage of the season.
Head 2 Head
H2H stats regardless of arena (last four matches): Ryūkyū two wins, one draw and Tokyo Verdy one victory. As for goals, two matches ended with three or more goals (over 2,5), two games had two or less.Top Goalscorers
  J. Koike 6 goals |  R. Ikeda 3 goals |  T. Abe 3 goals |
Ryūkyū missing players
Tokyo Verdy missing players
| Ryūkyū | Tokyo Verdy | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 7 | 4 | 2 | Played | P | 1 | 2 | 7 |
| 6 | 3 | 1 | Won | W | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| 1 | 1 | 1 | Drew | D | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Lost | L | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| 12 | 6 | 3 | Scored | S | 0 | 2 | 12 |
| 3 | 2 | 1 | Conceded | C | 7 | 9 | 17 |
| 86% | 75% | 50% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 71% | 50% | 50% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| 43% | 50% | 50% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 100% | 100% | 86% |
| 14% | 25% | 50% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 100% | 100% | 57% |
| 0% | 0% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 100% | 50% | 29% |
| 43% | 50% | 50% | BTTS | BTTS | 0% | 50% | 57% |
| 57% | 50% | 50% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 0% | 14% |
| 14% | 25% | 50% | Failed to Score | F T | 100% | 50% | 29% |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 0.9 | 1.2 | 0.5 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 1 | 0.5 | 0.6 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 8.4 | 8 | 7 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 6 | 6.5 | 8.4 |
| 3 | 3.2 | 3 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 3 | 4.5 | 4.1 |
| 57% | 46% | 50% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 0% | 22% | 41% |
- All of Tokyo Verdy's away-matches have had more than 3,5 goals.
- Ryūkyū have not yet lost a game.
- Ryūkyū have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
- Ryūkyū have scored at least twice as many goals as they have conceded.
- Ryūkyū have scored at least twice as many goals at home as Tokyo Verdy have scored away.
- Ryūkyū have the fewest conceded goals (3) in J2-League
- Ryūkyū have the fewest conceded goals in the first half (0) in J2-League
- Ryūkyū have the most points (10) at home in J2-League
- Tokyo Verdy have the most conceded goals (17) in J2-League
- Tokyo Verdy have the most conceded goals in the second half (9) in J2-League
- Tokyo Verdy have the the worst goal difference (-7) away in J2-League
- Tokyo Verdy have yet to win a game away.
- Tokyo Verdy haven’t played a single 0-0 game.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Albirex Niigata | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 21 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 4 | 16 | 19 |
| 2 | Ryūkyū | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 12 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 9 | 19 |
| 3 | Kyoto Sanga | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 13 |
| 4 | Zweigen Kanazawa | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 13 |
| 5 | Jubilo Iwata | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 14 | 12 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 9 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 12 |
| 6 | Ventforet Kofu | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 11 |
| 7 | Blaublitz Akita | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 11 |
| 8 | Tochigi | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 3 | -1 | 10 |
| 9 | V-Varen Nagasaki | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 12 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 9 | -4 | 10 |
| 10 | Tokyo Verdy | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 12 | 17 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 9 | -5 | 10 |
| 11 | Mito Hollyhock | 7 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 12 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 9 |
| 12 | Fagiano Okayama | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 9 |
| 13 | Omiya Ardija | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 8 |
| 14 | Machida Zelvia | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 4 | -2 | 8 |
| 15 | JEF United | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | -2 | 8 |
| 16 | Giravanz Kitakyushu | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 2 | -2 | 7 |
| 17 | Sagamihara | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | -2 | 7 |
| 18 | ThespaKusatsu Gunma | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -5 | 7 |
| 19 | Montedio Yamagata | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 2 | -2 | 6 |
| 20 | Matsumoto Yamaga | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 7 | -5 | 6 |
| 21 | Renofa Yamaguchi | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 | -4 | 5 |
| 22 | Ehime | 7 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6 | -6 | 3 |