FC Tokyo vs Kashiwa Reysol Live Stream & Tips - Tight J1 League Contest Backed on Friday

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Last updated: 11 Apr 2025

Ryan Allan 11 Apr 2025

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Watch FC Tokyo vs Kashiwa Reysol in the J1 League on Friday
Tokyo have failed to win their last six league matches
Low-scoring away win tipped at Japan National Stadium

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Hayato Nakam of Kashiwa Reysol in action (Photo via Getty Images)

FC Tokyo vs Kashiwa Reysol Predictions
Stats
Head to Head
FC Tokyo Form
FC Tokyo Team News
Kashiwa Reysol Form
Kashiwa Reysol Team News

FC Tokyo vs Kashiwa Reysol Predictions

A low-scoring contest is expected in Friday's J1 League clash.

Under 2.5 goals is my best bet, while I also like Kashiwa's chances of squeezing out a narrow away win.

Stats

FC Tokyo have seen under 2.5 goals in 4 of their last 6 matches
FC Tokyo lost 4 of their last 6 matches
Kashiwa Reysol have seen under 2.5 goals in 11 of their last 12 matches
Kashiwa Reysol have seen under 2.5 goals in 9 of their last 10 away matches
Kashiwa Reysol won 3 of their last 5 away matches

Head to Head

FC Tokyo and Kashiwa Reysol have faced each other in 22 competitive fixtures since 2015. Tokyo won ten of those games while Kashiwa claimed nine victories.

FC Tokyo Form

FC Tokyo return to the Japan National Stadium winless in three matches after a 1-0 away loss at J1 League newcomers Fagiano Okayama last Sunday.

Without a win in six J1 League matches, the out-of-form Gas Men picked up just two points since a 3-1 win against Nagoya Grampus in February.

A lack of attacking firepower has proven a serious issue for Rikizo Matsuhashi's men. Tokyo failed to score in five of their last six league fixtures.

FC Tokyo Team News

Head coach Matsuhashi is likely to make changes to his side as Tokyo look for a first league win since February. Playmaker Keigo Higashi could earn a recall to the first XI.

In-Hwan Baek remains a long-term injury absentee.

Kashiwa Reysol Form

Kashiwa Reysol make the trip to Japan's capital in solid form after a 1-0 win against Gamba Osaka extended their unbeaten run to five matches. Yoshio Koizumi's second-half strike secured a well-deserved win for the Gold and Black.

Ricardo Rodríguez's side had been held to three successive draws before last Sunday's victory in Kashiwa. Despite failing to win four league fixtures over the past month, Reysol sit fifth in the division, just one point behind leaders Machida Zelvia.

Low-scoring outcomes have been particularly frequent in Kashiwa's J1 League matches over the past six months. All but three of 19 games since September 2024 saw fewer than three goals scored.

Kashiwa Reysol Team News

Head coach Rodríguez has no new injury concerns and is likely to retain faith in the same XI that edged past Gamba Osaka.

Full-back Daiki Sugioka is still unavailable as he continues his recovery from a hamstring strain.

Verdict

FC Tokyo v Kashiwa Reysol

A tight contest is likely to see chances at a premium on Friday.

Under 2.5 goals is my preferred pick, with Kashiwa also tipped to emerge with a narrow road win.

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