Based on last 50 matches in "Japan. J1 League", up to 12/18/2020
To build a prediction for the FC Tokyo - Vissel Kobe match, scheduled for 18 December 2020, several key factors could influence the outcome. FC Tokyo have played 50 matches, in which they won 24 of them, drew 10 times and lost 16 matches. Vissel Kobe, having played 50 matches, won 17 times, drew 11 matches and lost 22 defeats. In the league, FC Tokyo average 1.3 goals scored per game and 1.2 conceded. Vissel Kobe average 1.7 scored and 1.8 conceded. These sides last met on 11 September 2020 at Vissel Kobe's ground, where the match ended in a draw.
FC Tokyo does not concede from Vissel Kobe in 6 out of 11 last matches.
IT2U (0.5)2.95
In 4 out of 5 last matches, Vissel Kobe lost the second half.
2nd Half - W12.32
In 4 out of 5 last matches at home, FC Tokyo won the second half against Vissel Kobe.
2nd Half - W12.32
In 11 out of 15 last matches involving FC Tokyo, at least one team did not score.
Both Teams To Score - No2.112
In 6 out of 8 last matches where FC Tokyo played at home, at least one team did not score.
Both Teams To Score - No2.112
In 7 out of 9 last matches, FC Tokyo concedes in the second half.
2nd Half - IT2O (0.5)1.99
Vissel Kobe lost in 5 matches straight.
W11.975
FC Tokyo scores under 2 goals in 7 out of 8 last matches.
IT1U (1.5)1.9
Vissel Kobe concedes over 1 goal in 8 out of last 9 away matches.
IT1O (1.5)1.9
FC Tokyo scores under 2 goals against Vissel Kobe in 7 out of 9 last matches.
IT1U (1.5)1.9
Injuries & suspensions
The home side will be without several first-team players, including forward Акихиро Хаяси. The squad is also missing several rotation players. The away side will be missing several key players, including midfielder Андрес Иньеста.
Referee statistics
The referee for this match is Юсукэ Араки (Japan). Over the last 75 matches, he has shown 194 yellow cards (averaging 2.6 per match) and 10 red cards (averaging 0.1 per match), making him one of the most lenient referees. He has awarded a penalty in 11% of matches (8 out of 75). Based on this statistic, an under on total yellow cards could be worth considering for this match.