Fagiano Okayama FC vs Tokyo Verdy, J. League 2026-27 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Fagiano Okayama FC vs Tokyo Verdy — J. League at City Light Stadium.
- Fagiano Okayama FC 18 games · 26 pts (2026/27)
- Tokyo Verdy 18 games · 28 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Jumpei Iida
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Aug | Tokyo Verdy | H | 0–0 | D |
| 15 Aug | V-Varen Nagasaki | H | 1–0 | W |
| 24 May | Cerezo Osaka FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 17 May | Shimizu S-Pulse | H | 2–0 | W |
| 10 May | Vissel Kobe | A | 3–0 | W |
| 06 May | V-Varen Nagasaki | A | 1–2 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Aug | Fagiano Okayama FC | A | 0–0 | D |
| 14 Aug | Kashiwa Reysol | H | 1–3 | L |
| 24 May | Yokohama F.Marinos | H | 0–6 | L |
| 16 May | FC Mito Holly Hock | A | 1–0 | W |
| 13 May | FC Machida Zelvia | A | 0–1 | L |
| 10 May | FC Tokyo | A | 1–2 | L |
Season Stats
| Fagiano Okayama FC | Tokyo Verdy | |
|---|---|---|
| #6 | Position | #15 |
| 26 | Points | 28 |
| 18 | Played | 18 |
| 8 / 0 / 10 | W / D / L | 10 / 0 / 8 |
| 41 | Scored | 29 |
| 46 | Conceded | 32 |
| -5 | GD | -3 |
| 1.44 | PPG | 1.56 |
| 44% | Win % | 56% |
Key Stats
33%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (3 games)
H2H (3 games)
33%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
100%
Clean Sheets
Fagiano Okayama FC this season
Fagiano Okayama FC this season
50%
Clean Sheets
Tokyo Verdy this season
Tokyo Verdy this season
Fagiano Okayama FC are 6th (26 pts). Tokyo Verdy are 15th (28 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Fagiano Okayama FC
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
1/–
61-75
–/–
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Tokyo Verdy
0-15
1/1
16-30
–/–
31-45
–/–
46-60
–/–
61-75
–/1
76+
–/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Events
Match Events
- 0' The game is set. Fagiano Okayama FC kicks off things out of here…
- 5' Tokyo Verdy 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.
- 10' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 15' Hiroshi Omori has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 20' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 25' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 30' The home supporters are growing impatient. Fagiano Okayama FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 35' Fagiano Okayama FC are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined Tokyo Verdy backline.
- 40' Japan international Towa Yamane has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 42' A meaty challenge results in booking for Ryota Inoue on 42.
- 47' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 52' The Array continues to deliver drama. Both Fagiano Okayama FC and Tokyo Verdy are desperate not to drop points on matchday .
- 56' Controversy at the stadium! Shuhei Mizoguchi argues furiously but the card stands.
- 56' A change in the Tokyo Verdy ranks — Joi Yamamoto exits the field as Yuan Matsuhashi enters on 56.
- 60' The Fagiano Okayama FC manager makes a substitution. Towa Yamane departs to be replaced by Noah Browne.
- 61' Fresh legs for Fagiano Okayama FC! Leo Gaucho comes on to replace Lucao.
- 64' Hiroshi Omori has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a card on 64.
- 65' The whistle greets Hayato Hirao as he departs to be replaced by Goki Yamada.
- 67' The Fagiano Okayama FC manager makes a substitution. Sang-ho Na departs to be replaced by Kazunari Ichimi.
- 72' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 77' Fagiano Okayama FC manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Soichiro Mori is hanging Kosuke Shirai on the field on 77 minute.
- 82' Tokyo Verdy has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 0 of the last 1 meetings.
- 86' Tokyo Verdy ring the changes. Kazuya Miyahara has done his job and it is now time for Kaito Suzuki to step up.
- Game over. The scoreline of 0-0 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.
Lineups
Fagiano Okayama FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 43
-
51
Kosuke Shirai ↓ Soichiro Mori 77'
- 48
-
8
Ataru Esaka ↓ Yuta Kamiya 77'
-
88
Towa Yamane ↓ Noah Browne 60'
- 6
-
10
Sang-ho Na ↓ Kazunari Ichimi 67'
- 41
-
99
Lucao ↓ Leo Gaucho 61'
- 80
Bench
- 18
-
22
Kazunari Ichimi ↑ 67'
- 66
-
33
Yuta Kamiya ↑ 77'
- 26
-
79
Noah Browne ↑ 60'
-
44
Soichiro Mori ↑ 77'
- 13
-
9
Leo Gaucho ↑ 61'
Coach
Takashi Kiyama
Tokyo Verdy Lineups
Starting XI
- 16
-
14
Yuya Fukuda ↓ Issei Kumatoriya 65'
-
6
Kazuya Miyahara ↓ Kaito Suzuki 86'
-
9
Itsuki Someno ↓ Ryosuke Shirai 86'
- 4
- 18
-
28
Joi Yamamoto ↓ Yuan Matsuhashi 56'
- 5
-
71
Hayato Hirao ↓ Goki Yamada 65'
- 22
- 1
Bench
-
15
Kaito Suzuki ↑ 86'
-
7
Yuan Matsuhashi ↑ 56'
- 21
- 38
- 20
-
13
Goki Yamada ↑ 65'
-
27
Ryosuke Shirai ↑ 86'
- 40
-
25
Issei Kumatoriya ↑ 65'
Coach
Hiroshi Jofuku
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Yuya Fukuda | 1 |
| Itsuki Someno | 1 |
| Hiroto Taniguchi | 1 |
| Hayato Hirao | 1 |
| Kazunari Ichimi | 1 |
| Ataru Esaka | 1 |
| Yuto Tsunashima | 1 |
Head to Head
Fagiano Okayama FC Form
2026-08-22
Fagiano Okayama FC
0–0
Tokyo Verdy
D
2026-08-15
Fagiano Okayama FC
1–0
V-Varen Nagasaki
W
2026-05-24
Fagiano Okayama FC
2–3
Cerezo Osaka FC
L
2026-05-17
Fagiano Okayama FC
2–0
Shimizu S-Pulse
W
2026-05-10
Vissel Kobe
0–3
Fagiano Okayama FC
W
2026-05-06
V-Varen Nagasaki
2–1
Fagiano Okayama FC
L
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
0 / 3
1.47
Fagiano Okayama FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.42
Tokyo Verdy xG
I would bet for:
Fagiano Okayama FC or Tokyo Verdy 73% + Both teams to score 59%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.89
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 78% |
|
22% |
| ± 2.5 | 54% |
|
46% |
| ± 3.5 | 33% |
|
67% |
| ± 4.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
Double Chance
Fagiano Okayama FC or Draw
67%
Draw or Tokyo Verdy
60%
Fagiano Okayama FC or Tokyo Verdy
73%
Half-Time Result
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.5%
2 – 1
8.2%
1 – 2
7.9%
0 – 0
Actual
1 – 0
7.3%
0 – 1
7%
2 – 0
5.9%
2 – 2
5.8%
0 – 2
5.5%
3 – 1
4%
1 – 3
3.7%
3 – 2
2.9%
Asian Handicap — Fagiano Okayama FC
| Handicap | Fagiano Okayama FC covers | Push | Tokyo Verdy covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 11% | 82% |
| -1.5 | 18% | — | 82% |
| -1 | 18% | 19% | 62% |
| -0.5 | 38% | — | 62% |
| +0.5 | 65% | — | 35% |
| +1 | 65% | 18% | 17% |
| +1.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +2 | 83% | 10% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Fagiano Okayama FC keeps clean sheet
25%
✗
Tokyo Verdy keeps clean sheet
24%
✗
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.