Relegation Battle: FC Tokyo Aim to Sink Struggling Yokohama F. Marinos on the Road

June 25, 2025 8:11 AM
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Relegation Battle: FC Tokyo Aim to Sink Struggling Yokohama F. Marinos on the Road
Yokohama FM vs FC Tokyo prediction and betting tips on Jun 25, 2025


Yokohama FM and FC Tokyo cross paths on June 25 in a late match on Matchday 15 of the J. League 1 Japan. Both teams are struggling and looking to move away from the relegation places as much as possible.

Yokohama FM vs FC Tokyo key stats and trends

  • Yokohama FM won 60% of last 10 meetings

  • Minimum 2 goals scored in last 10 meetings

  • Yokohama FM lost 80% of last 10 matches

  • Yokohama FM conceded 1.4 goals and scored 0.9 on average

  • FC Tokyo lost 60% of last 10 matches

  • FC Tokyo lost last 4 away matches

  • FC Tokyo conceded 1.5 goals and scored 1 on average

Yokohama FM vs FC Tokyo recent form

After a 2021 season in which the club finished runner-up, it was in 2022 that Yokohama F. Marinos won their fifth J. League Japan title after 2019, just two points behind their rival and defending champion Kawasaki Frontale. The season got off to a very poor start for Yokohama F. Marinos. In 20 matchdays, they have collected 14 points, the result of 12 defeats, 5 draws and just 3 wins. Last in the standings, Yokohama F. Marinos have won just 2 of their last 10 matches, losing 8 in all. Yokohama F. Marinos must get back on the winning track if they are to salvage their disastrous season so far.

Opposing them is FC Tokyo, the club from the Japanese capital.

FC Tokyo are virtually threatened with relegation from the J. League Japan. After 20 matchdays, FC Tokyo is 17th out of 20 teams with 20 points. The club averages 1 point per matchday. Since becoming a professional club in 1999, FC Tokyo have been chasing their first title in the top flight. In 2019, it finished second and won the league cup on 3 occasions. The capital club is winless in 4 away matches, conceding 9 goals and scoring just 2.

Form

  • Yokohama: W W L L L

  • FC Tokyo: L L D W L

Predicted line-ups

  • Yokohama FM probable line-up: Ilkura, Kato-Matsubara-Deng-Suzuki, Kida-Yamane, Yan-Tono-Elber, Lopes

  • FC Tokyo probable line-up: Go, Shirai-Masato-Kimoto-Sei, Kota-Ko-Kento-Endo, Keigo-Marcelo

Yokohama FM vs FC Tokyo pre-game odds and win probability

Yokohama FM has a slight home advantage: 40% valued at 2.37. FC Tokyo's chances are worth 33% valued at 2.93. The draw estimated at 27 and 3.52.

Correct score prediction: Yokohama FM 1-2 FC Tokyo

Both teams' defenses are fragile. Previous encounters have been rich in goals. We predict a 2-1 scoreline in favor of FC Tokyo.

Expert tip: FC Tokyo to win and both teams to score "Yes"

This has happened in the last 6 meetings. This season might respect the rule because the defenses are not solid. This is our tip. Odds are 59% and 1.59.

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Published: June 24, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Updated: July 2, 2025 at 5:49 AM

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