Tokyo Verdy vs Albirex Niigata - J-League
Fixture Preview - 18 October 2025
Match Context & Stakes
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Tokyo Verdy hosts Albirex Niigata at Ajinomoto Stadium in a crucial J-League clash on Saturday. Both teams have struggled for form recently, with Verdy managing just one win in their last five matches (LLWLD), while Niigata has failed to secure a victory in their last five outings (LDLLL). This match presents an opportunity for Verdy to leverage their home advantage, where they have historically performed better against Niigata, winning once and drawing five times in their last ten encounters. A key angle to consider is the tendency for these matches to feature goals, with four of the last ten meetings seeing over 2.5 goals scored. Given both teams' defensive vulnerabilities, particularly Niigata’s recent struggles, there could be an opening for a high-scoring affair. With both sides desperate for points to improve their standings, expect an intense match where attacking play might take precedence over defensive solidity.
Prediction Strength
Full Time Result
Over/Under 2.5
Both Teams to Score
Mini League Table
View full table →| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 |  Avispa Fukuoka | 27 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 37 |
| 12 |  Gamba Osaka | 28 | 11 | 4 | 13 | 37 |
| 13 |  Shimizu S-Pulse | 27 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 32 |
| 14 |  Tokyo Verdy | 27 | 8 | 7 | 12 | 31 |
| 15 |  FC Tokyo | 26 | 8 | 6 | 12 | 30 |
| 16 |  Nagoya Grampus | 27 | 7 | 7 | 13 | 28 |
| 17 |  Yokohama F. Marinos | 27 | 6 | 7 | 14 | 25 |
| 18 |  Shonan Bellmare | 27 | 6 | 7 | 14 | 25 |
| 19 |  Yokohama | 27 | 6 | 4 | 17 | 22 |
| 20 |  Albirex Niigata | 27 | 4 | 8 | 15 | 20 |
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 8, 2025 | Albirex Niigata | 2–2 | Tokyo Verdy | J-League |
| October 23, 2024 | Albirex Niigata | 0–2 | Tokyo Verdy | J-League |
| March 16, 2024 | Tokyo Verdy | 2–2 | Albirex Niigata | J-League |
| August 9, 2008 | Tokyo Verdy | 4–0 | Albirex Niigata | J-League |
| April 29, 2008 | Albirex Niigata | 0–0 | Tokyo Verdy | J-League |
| October 14, 2005 | Albirex Niigata | 1–1 | Tokyo Verdy | J-League |
| April 22, 2005 | Tokyo Verdy | 2–2 | Albirex Niigata | J-League |