Kawasaki Frontale vs FC Tokyo, J. League 2022 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Kawasaki Frontale vs FC Tokyo — J. League at Todoroki Athletics Stadium.
- Kawasaki Frontale 18 games · 28 pts (2026/27)
- FC Tokyo 18 games · 37 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Feb | FC Tokyo | H | 1–0 | W |
| 27 Nov | Gamba Osaka | H | 4–1 | W |
| 20 Nov | Cerezo Osaka FC | A | 4–1 | W |
| 07 Nov | Sagan Tosu FC | A | 1–3 | L |
| 03 Nov | Urawa Red Diamonds | H | 1–1 | D |
| 24 Oct | Shimizu S-Pulse | H | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Feb | Kawasaki Frontale | A | 0–1 | L |
| 27 Nov | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | A | 2–1 | W |
| 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 |
Season Stats
| Kawasaki Frontale | FC Tokyo | |
|---|---|---|
| #14 | Position | #12 |
| 28 | Points | 37 |
| 18 | Played | 18 |
| 10 / 0 / 8 | W / D / L | 13 / 0 / 5 |
| 38 | Scored | 55 |
| 40 | Conceded | 42 |
| -2 | GD | +13 |
| 1.56 | PPG | 2.06 |
| 56% | Win % | 72% |
Key Stats
38%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (26 games)
H2H (26 games)
54%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Kawasaki Frontale are 14th (28 pts). FC Tokyo are 12th (37 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' KICK OFF: Kawasaki Frontale gets underway.
- 1' It’s a booking for FC Tokyo player. Henrique Trevisan gets a Yellow card.
- 3' Henrique Trevisan has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 3.
- 4' Henrique Trevisan is having his name booked by the referee on 4.
- 9' FC Tōkyō is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
- 14' FC Tōkyō has dominated the recent head-to-head record, winning 2 of the last 2 meetings.
- 19' FC Tōkyō are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 24' Yuto Nagatomo has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 29' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 34' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 39' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 44' Shuto Abe is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for FC Tōkyō tonight.
- 49' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 53' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Shintaro Kurumaya on 53 minutes.
- 56' The FC Tokyo manager makes a substitution. Ryoma Watanabe departs to be replaced by Yuto Nagatomo.
- 58' The referee calls foul for Chanathip Songkrasin. He receives a Yellow card.
- 61' Another substitution for Kawasaki Frontale to replace Marcinho by Kei Chinen on 61 minute.
- 62' Time for substitution for Kawasaki Frontale. Marcinho is replaced by Kei Chinen.
- 67' A quiet spell here at Todoroki Athletics Stadium. Kawasaki Frontale seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 72' Kawasaki Frontale are enjoying more possession but struggling to find a way through a disciplined FC Tōkyō backline.
- 76' Fresh legs for Kawasaki Frontale! Daiya Tono comes on to replace Yasuto Wakizaka.
- 81' Leandro Damiao makes no mistake. The score reads 1-0 and Kawasaki Frontale are in front.
- 84' The referee shows FC Tokyo player a Yellow card on 84.
- 87' FC Tokyo manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Kazuya Konno is hanging Kensuke Nagai on the field on 87 minute.
- 88' The crowd applauds Shintaro Kurumaya as he leaves the pitch. Kazuya Yamamura steps in for Kawasaki Frontale.
- Time to leave. No sensation happened. Another win for Kawasaki Frontale players.
Lineups
Kawasaki Frontale Lineups
Starting XI
- 7
- 10
- 1
- 2
- 5
- 41
-
14
Yasuto Wakizaka ↓ Daiya Tono 76'
- 9
- 18
- 13
-
23
Marcinho ↓ Kei Chinen 62'
Bench
- 11
-
20
Kei Chinen ↑ 62'
- 27
-
31
Kazuya Yamamura ↑ 87'
-
3
Koki Tsukagawa ↑ 62'
-
19
Daiya Tono ↑ 76'
- 24
Coach
Toru Oniki
FC Tokyo Lineups
Starting XI
- 6
-
11
Kensuke Nagai ↓ Kazuya Konno 87'
- 9
- 16
- 30
- 20
- 31
- 24
- 50
-
23
Ryoma Watanabe ↓ Yuto Nagatomo 56'
Bench
-
5
Yuto Nagatomo ↑ 56'
- 29
- 14
- 7
- 13
-
17
Kazuya Konno ↑ 87'
- 28
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Shin Yamada | 4 |
| Leandro Damiao | 4 |
| Akihiro Ienaga | 3 |
| Tatsuya Hasegawa | 3 |
| Adailton | 3 |
| Kaoru Mitoma | 2 |
| Yasuto Wakizaka | 2 |
| Marcinho | 2 |
Head to Head
Kawasaki Frontale Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
2.53
Kawasaki Frontale xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.81
FC Tokyo xG
I would bet for:
Over 2.5 goals 79% + Both teams to score 76%
Match Result
✓ CorrectActual: Kawasaki Frontale win
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 4.34
Actual: No — clean sheet
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 98% |
|
2% |
| ± 1.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 2.5 | 79% |
|
21% |
| ± 3.5 | 62% |
|
38% |
| ± 4.5 | 43% |
|
57% |
Double Chance
Kawasaki Frontale or Draw
77%
Draw or FC Tokyo
43%
Kawasaki Frontale or FC Tokyo
80%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw at HT
Correct Score
✗ 1–0 not predicted1 – 0Actual
2 – 1
7.4%
1 – 1
6.7%
2 – 2
6.5%
3 – 1
6.2%
3 – 2
5.5%
1 – 2
5.3%
2 – 0
4.3%
2 – 3
3.9%
4 – 1
3.9%
3 – 0
3.6%
4 – 2
3.5%
3 – 3
3.3%
Asian Handicap — Kawasaki Frontale
| Handicap | Kawasaki Frontale covers | Push | FC Tokyo covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -2 | 19% | 15% | 66% |
| -1.5 | 34% | — | 66% |
| -1 | 34% | 19% | 47% |
| -0.5 | 53% | — | 47% |
| +0.5 | 73% | — | 27% |
| +1 | 73% | 13% | 14% |
| +1.5 | 86% | — | 14% |
| +2 | 86% | 8% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Kawasaki Frontale keeps clean sheet
17%
✗
FC Tokyo keeps clean sheet
9%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

