FC Tokyo vs Tokushima Vortis, J. League 2021 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
FC Tokyo vs Tokushima Vortis — J. League at Ajinomoto Stadium.
- FC Tokyo 18 games · 37 pts (2026/27)
- Tokushima Vortis 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vissel Kobe | 18 | 35 |
| 2 | Cerezo Osaka FC | 18 | 31 |
| 3 | Nagoya Grampus | 18 | 31 |
| 4 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 18 | 30 |
| 5 | Gamba Osaka | 18 | 28 |
| 6 | Fagiano Okayama FC | 18 | 26 |
| 7 | Shimizu S-Pulse | 18 | 24 |
| 8 | Kyoto Sanga FC | 18 | 23 |
| 9 | V-Varen Nagasaki | 18 | 21 |
| 10 | Avispa Fukuoka | 18 | 21 |
| 11 | Kashima Antlers | 18 | 45 |
| 12 | FC Tokyo | 18 | 37 |
| 13 | FC Machida Zelvia | 18 | 37 |
| 14 | Kawasaki Frontale | 18 | 28 |
| 15 | Tokyo Verdy | 18 | 28 |
| 16 | Urawa Red Diamonds | 18 | 25 |
| 17 | Kashiwa Reysol | 18 | 20 |
| 18 | Yokohama F.Marinos | 18 | 20 |
| 19 | FC Mito Holly Hock | 18 | 18 |
| 20 | JEF United Ichihara Chiba | 18 | 12 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Nov | Tokushima Vortis | H | 0–2 | L |
| 06 Nov | Yokohama F.Marinos | A | 0–8 | L |
| 03 Nov | Shimizu S-Pulse | H | 4–0 | W |
| 23 Oct | Kashima Antlers | H | 1–2 | L |
| 02 Oct | Kawasaki Frontale | A | 0–1 | L |
| 25 Sep | Urawa Red Diamonds | H | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Nov | FC Tokyo | A | 2–0 | W |
| 06 Nov | Vissel Kobe | A | 0–1 | L |
| 03 Nov | Cerezo Osaka FC | H | 0–1 | L |
| 23 Oct | Oita FC Trinita | H | 1–1 | D |
| 16 Oct | Yokohama FC | A | 3–5 | L |
| 03 Oct | Sagan Tosu FC | H | 3–0 | W |
Key Stats
0%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
0%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
0%
Clean Sheets
FC Tokyo this season
FC Tokyo this season
Goal Timing (This Season)
FC Tokyo
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/1
46-60
–/–
61-75
1/–
76+
–/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and FC Tōkyō launch into their encounter with Tokushima Vortis.
- 5' Diego Oliveira is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for FC Tōkyō so far.
- 10' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Tokushima Vortis that had 37 games and scored 35 goals.
- 15' Both keepers have barely been tested. FC Tōkyō and Tokushima Vortis are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 20' Tokushima Vortis have won 35 goals from 37 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 25' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
- 30' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 35' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 40' FC Tōkyō seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 42' The Caca breaks the deadlock on 42 minutes. 0-1!
- 47' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 51' Another change for FC Tokyo made on 51 minute. Leandro leaves to be changed by Yojiro Takahagi.
- 56' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Shuto Abe made 437 appearances and scored 14 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 59' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Diego.
- 63' Adailton has so much to prove this time. He replaces Keigo Higashi on 63 minute.
- 68' Supporters expect more eagerness from Keigo Higashi, as he is very good at scoring at Ajinomoto Stadium with 2 goals in the last 2 games.
- 72' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Yuki Kakita makes it 0-2.
- 77' The crowd applauds Takuya Aoki as he leaves the pitch. Hirotaka Mita steps in for FC Tokyo.
- 79' Tokushima Vortis ring the changes. Kazuki Nishiya has done his job and it is now time for Koki Sugimori to step up.
- 80' The referee calls foul for Hirotaka Mita. He receives a Yellow card.
- 83' The whistle greets Yuki Kakita as he departs to be replaced by Kazunari Ichimi.
- 88' It is a cagey affair so far. FC Tōkyō in their trying to find a way past Tokushima Vortis's compact .
- 90' Yudai Konishi is replacing Taisei Miyashiro for the Tokushima Vortis side.
- Tokushima Vortis celebrates a vital win. Three points that could prove pivotal come season's end.
Lineups
FC Tokyo Lineups
Starting XI
- 50
- 10
- 9
- 32
- 21
- 20
- 1
- 4
- 22
- 31
- 23
Bench
- 8
- 11
- 7
- 15
- 13
- 37
- 34
Tokushima Vortis Lineups
Starting XI
- 11
- 21
- 13
- 20
- 8
-
19
Yuki Kakita ↓ Kazunari Ichimi 83'
- 15
-
24
Kazuki Nishiya ↓ Koki Sugimori 79'
- 4
- 23
- 14
Bench
-
17
Kazunari Ichimi ↑ 83'
-
45
Koki Sugimori ↑ 79'
- 31
- 10
-
7
Yudai Konishi ↑ 90'
- 2
- 16
Coach
Daniel Poyatos Algaba
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Kyosuke Tagawa | 2 |
| Joel Fujita | 1 |
| Yuki Kakita | 1 |
| Caca | 1 |
FC Tokyo Form
Tokushima Vortis Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.22
FC Tokyo xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.21
Tokushima Vortis xG
I would bet for:
FC Tokyo or Tokushima Vortis 70% + Under 2.5 goals 57%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Tokushima Vortis win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.43
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 89% |
|
11% |
| ± 1.5 | 70% |
|
30% |
| ± 2.5 | 43% |
|
57% |
| ± 3.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
| ± 4.5 | 11% |
|
89% |
Double Chance
FC Tokyo or Draw
65%
Draw or Tokushima Vortis
65%
FC Tokyo or Tokushima Vortis
70%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Tokushima Vortis win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
14%
0 – 0
11%
1 – 0
9.6%
0 – 1
9.6%
2 – 1
7.6%
1 – 2
7.6%
2 – 0
6.4%
0 – 2
Actual
2 – 2
4.7%
3 – 1
3.1%
1 – 3
3.1%
3 – 0
2.5%
Asian Handicap — FC Tokyo
| Handicap | FC Tokyo covers | Push | Tokushima Vortis covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 10% | 85% |
| -1.5 | 15% | — | 85% |
| -1 | 15% | 20% | 65% |
| -0.5 | 35% | — | 65% |
| +0.5 | 66% | — | 34% |
| +1 | 66% | 19% | 15% |
| +1.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +2 | 85% | 10% | 5% |
| +2.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
Clean Sheet
FC Tokyo keeps clean sheet
31%
✓
Tokushima Vortis keeps clean sheet
30%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

