Head-to-Head
Tokyo Verdy have won 22 of the 40 head-to-head meetings between the clubs since 2006 (Mito have won 10 , drawn 8 ).
Mito HollyHock
- Mito HollyHock are winless in their last 5 matches (D2, L3) and have conceded 15 goals in that run.
- Daisuke Kimori likes to keep his side’s structure sound at the back, playing a low to mid-block in their compact 4-2-3-1 system.
- Mito will rely on loaned Brazilian striker Patryck to be their primary offensive weapon as he continues to adapt to his new team.
- Mito have absences with Sasaki suspended and Fofana Maric injured.
Tokyo Verdy
- Verdy have coped well with injuries at the start of the campaign through rotation and have seen several fringe players make the most of their chance in recent weeks.
- Hiroshi Jofuku has instilled discipline and a high-tempo pressing game upon his men, who are equally adept at playing a compact, defensive 5-4-1 and transitioning into an energetic 5-2-3 when they gain possession.
- Tokyo have 24 points from 14 games, putting them 4th in J1 EAST, while Mito have 18 points from 15 matches and sit 7th.
- Each Verdy player knows their role and there is no ego at the club, which is testament to Jofuku’s leadership.
Key Players
- Mito will rely on loaned Brazilian striker Patryck to be their primary offensive weapon as he continues to adapt to his new team.
- In contrast, Mito are not in good form, have absences with Sasaki suspended and Fofana Maric injured.
Betting Insights
- And although they have a good chance to get a result on Saturday, the odds favour the visitors at 2.74, compared with 2.7 for Mito and 2.97 for the draw.
- Under 2.5 is the favoured bet at 1.48, with a narrow Verdy win on the 2-1 or 1-0 line my score selection.
Prediction
Verdy are slightly superior across the field but are away from home, and this will be tight.
