Based on last 50 matches in "Japan. J1 League", up to 05/12/2019
To build a prediction for the FC Tokyo - Iwata match, scheduled for 12 May 2019, several key factors could influence the outcome. FC Tokyo have played 50 matches, in which they won 21 of them, drew 14 times and lost 15 matches. Iwata, having played 50 matches, won 15 times, drew 16 matches and lost 19 defeats. In the league, FC Tokyo average 1.2 goals scored per game and 0.9 conceded. Iwata average 1 scored and 1.2 conceded. These sides last met on 9 November 2018 at FC Tokyo's ground, where the match ended in a draw.
Pre-Match Facts
Main
Motivation
In 5 out of 6 last matches, Iwata scores in the second half.
2nd Half - IT2O (0.5)2.48
In 4 out of last 5 home matches, FC Tokyo won the second half.
2nd Half - W12.34
FC Tokyo won in 7 out of 9 last matches.
W11.83
FC Tokyo won in 5home matches straight.
W11.83
In 12 out of 15 last matches where FC Tokyo played at home, at least one team did not score.
Both Teams To Score - No1.805
In 7 out of 8 last matches where Iwata played away, at least one team did not score.
Both Teams To Score - No1.805
FC Tokyo does not lose over last 10 matches.
FC Tokyo does not lose by more than 1 goal in 47 out of 50 last matches.
FC Tokyo concedes under 2 goals in 8 matches straight.
Iwata scores under 2 goals in 21 out of 24 last matches.
Injuries & suspensions
The home side will be without a first-team player - midfielder Йодзиро Такахаги. The squad is also missing several rotation players, with one more player a doubt. The away side will be missing one player from the rotation.
Referee statistics
The referee for this match is Нобуцугу Мураками (Japan). Over the last 39 matches, he has shown 107 yellow cards (averaging 2.7 per match) and 6 red cards (averaging 0.2 per match), making him one of the most lenient referees. He has awarded a penalty in 5% of matches (2 out of 39). Based on this statistic, an under on total yellow cards could be worth considering for this match.