Saturday , 15 August 2026

Kawasaki Frontale vs FC Tokyo, J. League 2023 REGULAR SEASON

J. League · 2023
Kawasaki Frontale
1 – 0
Full Time
FC Tokyo
Fri 15 Sep 2023 · 10:00 UTC Todoroki Athletics Stadium 20,284 HT 45' · FT 45'
Marcinho 54' 1–0
Y 23' Keigo Higashi
Akihiro Ienaga 44' Y
Y 50' Ryoma Watanabe
Y 67' Kosuke Shirai
Y 73' Kei Koizumi
Y 82' Jaja Silva
Y 90' Teruhito Nakagawa

Overview

Match Preview

Kawasaki Frontale vs FC Tokyo — J. League at Todoroki Athletics Stadium.

Match Details

  • Referee Akihiko Ikeuchi
  • Assistant 1 Makoto Hibino
  • Assistant 2

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

16
4
6
Kawasaki Frontale 26 games · Avg 2.6 goals FC Tokyo
Last 5 meetings
2023-09-15 Kawasaki Frontale 1–0 FC Tokyo 2023-05-12 FC Tokyo 2–1 Kawasaki Frontale 2022-11-05 FC Tokyo 2–3 Kawasaki Frontale 2022-02-18 Kawasaki Frontale 1–0 FC Tokyo 2021-10-02 Kawasaki Frontale 1–0 FC Tokyo

Recent Form

Kawasaki Frontale
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
15 Sep FC Tokyo H 1–0 W
02 Sep Cerezo Osaka FC A 0–3 L
26 Aug Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo H 2–2 D
19 Aug Sanfrecce Hiroshima A 2–3 L
12 Aug Vissel Kobe H 0–1 L
06 Aug Gamba Osaka H 3–4 L
FC Tokyo
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
15 Sep Kawasaki Frontale A 0–1 L
03 Sep Avispa Fukuoka H 1–2 L
26 Aug Vissel Kobe H 2–2 D
19 Aug Yokohama F.Marinos A 1–2 L
12 Aug Kyoto Sanga FC H 2–0 W
06 Aug Cerezo Osaka FC A 1–0 W

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)
54% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
0% Clean Sheets
Kawasaki Frontale this season
0% Clean Sheets
FC Tokyo this season

Kawasaki Frontale are 14th (28 pts). FC Tokyo are 12th (37 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Kawasaki Frontale
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/–
46-60
–/2
61-75
1/–
76+
–/–
■ Scored ■ Conceded
FC Tokyo
0-15
–/–
16-30
–/–
31-45
1/1
46-60
–/–
61-75
1/–
76+
–/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Events

Match Events

  • 0' What a night it is going to be! Kawasaki Frontale welcome FC Tōkyō for this crunch clash at Todoroki Athletics Stadium.
  • 5' The energy levels are beginning to show. might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 10' Supporters expect more eagerness from Yuto Nagatomo, as he is very good at scoring at Todoroki Athletics Stadium with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
  • 15' Kei Koizumi, a Japan , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 20' FC Tōkyō started playing very sharply right from the kick off. However, it slowed down the tempo rapidly by 20.
  • 23' FC Tokyo receives a card for a hard tackle on 23.
  • 28' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 33' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. FC Tōkyō needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
  • 38' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
  • 43' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 44' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Akihiro Ienaga on 44 minutes.
  • 49' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
  • 50' The referee does not hesitate — a card for Ryoma Watanabe on 50 minutes.
  • 54' What a strike from Marcinho! The score is 1-0.
  • 59' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Ryoma Watanabe suffering a number of foals already.
  • 62' The whistle greets Bafetimbi Gomis as he departs to be replaced by Leandro Damiao.
  • 64' A change in the FC Tokyo ranks — Adailton exits the field as Jaja Silva enters on 64.
  • 67' Poor challenge from Kosuke Shirai. The referee spots it immediately and shows the card.
  • 72' The FC Tokyo bench stirs into life. Ryoma Watanabe is withdrawn and Perotti gets his opportunity.
  • 73' The referee shows FC Tokyo player a card on 73.
  • 78' FC Tōkyō is defending very well tonight not leaving a chance for their rivals to get through for a goal.
  • 80' It is a substitution in Kawasaki Frontale team. Marcinho is replaced by Yusuke Segawa on 80 minute.
  • 82' Jaja Silva catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. card on 82.
  • 87' The Kawasaki Frontale manager makes a substitution. Tatsuki Seko departs to be replaced by Daiya Tono.
  • 90' A meaty challenge results in booking for Teruhito Nakagawa on 90.
  • It finishes all square. Kawasaki Frontale and FC Tōkyō share the spoils 1-0.

Lineups

Kawasaki Frontale Lineups

4-1-2-3

Starting XI

Bench

FC Tokyo Lineups

4-2-1-3

Starting XI

Bench

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
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

2023-09-15 Kawasaki Frontale 1–0 FC Tokyo 2023-05-12 FC Tokyo 2–1 Kawasaki Frontale 2022-11-05 FC Tokyo 2–3 Kawasaki Frontale 2022-02-18 Kawasaki Frontale 1–0 FC Tokyo 2021-10-02 Kawasaki Frontale 1–0 FC Tokyo

Kawasaki Frontale Form

2023-09-15 Kawasaki Frontale 1–0 FC Tokyo W 2023-09-02 Cerezo Osaka FC 3–0 Kawasaki Frontale L 2023-08-26 Kawasaki Frontale 2–2 Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo D 2023-08-19 Sanfrecce Hiroshima 3–2 Kawasaki Frontale L 2023-08-12 Kawasaki Frontale 0–1 Vissel Kobe L 2023-08-06 Kawasaki Frontale 3–4 Gamba Osaka L

FC Tokyo Form

2023-09-15 Kawasaki Frontale 1–0 FC Tokyo L 2023-09-03 FC Tokyo 1–2 Avispa Fukuoka L 2023-08-26 FC Tokyo 2–2 Vissel Kobe D 2023-08-19 Yokohama F.Marinos 2–1 FC Tokyo L 2023-08-12 FC Tokyo 2–0 Kyoto Sanga FC W 2023-08-06 Cerezo Osaka FC 0–1 FC Tokyo W

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.98 Kawasaki Frontale xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.97 FC Tokyo xG
I would bet for: Kawasaki Frontale or FC Tokyo 77% + Over 2.5 goals 74%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Kawasaki Frontale44% Draw23% FC Tokyo33%
Actual: Kawasaki Frontale win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes74% 0% No26%
Avg goals/match: 3.95
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 97%
3%
± 1.5 90%
10%
± 2.5 74%
26%
± 3.5 55%
45%
± 4.5 36%
64%

Double Chance

Kawasaki Frontale or Draw
66%
Draw or FC Tokyo
56%
Kawasaki Frontale or FC Tokyo
77%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Kawasaki Frontale31% Draw38% FC Tokyo31%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
8.3%
2 – 1
7.2%
1 – 2
7.2%
2 – 2
7%
3 – 1
4.7%
1 – 3
4.7%
3 – 2
4.6%
2 – 3
4.6%
2 – 0
3.9%
0 – 2
3.8%
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
3.3%

Asian Handicap — Kawasaki Frontale

Handicap Kawasaki Frontale covers Push FC Tokyo covers
-2.5 10% — 90%
-2 10% 12% 78%
-1.5 22% — 78%
-1 22% 17% 61%
-0.5 39% — 61%
+0.5 61% — 39%
+1 61% 17% 21%
+1.5 79% — 21%
+2 79% 12% 10%
+2.5 90% — 10%

Clean Sheet

Kawasaki Frontale keeps clean sheet
15% ✗
FC Tokyo keeps clean sheet
15% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.