Shonan Bellmare
- Shonan Bellmare have been in terrible form and now find themselves 19th in J League 2025 with just 25 points from 32 games.
- Satoshi Yamaguchi has led his team in a vertical, transition-first system since September 2021, a style of play that employs high wing-backs and pressing in the most advanced areas of the pitch.
- However, this has not been effective in Shonan’s recent run of games, as well as their general home record this season, which has seen them win just three, draw five and lose seven of their 15 home fixtures, making them a tricky side to evaluate for Shonan Bellmare vs Tokyo Verdy 1969 betting tips.
Tokyo Verdy 1969
- Tokyo Verdy 1969 currently occupy 16th in J League 2025, but their total of 36 points from 32 fixtures has given them a small cushion above the relegation zone.
- Their away form has been particularly bad, with Hiroshi Jofuku’s men winning just twice away from home all season (W2 D7 L7), which also plays a part in our Shonan Bellmare vs Tokyo Verdy 1969 betting tips.
- Jofuku has employed a more methodical, organization-first approach since taking the helm in June 2022, with a compact midblock, disciplined wing-backs and a slow pace of play helping to stifle opponents.
Head-to-Head
- Both teams operate similar back three systems, which can make the individual matchups crucial in the contest.
- Shonan have won the last two clashes, including a 0-2 win in the reverse fixture in J League 2025 four months ago. For those considering the Shonan Bellmare vs Tokyo Verdy 1969 prediction, this recent dominance may weigh heavily.
Key Players
Akito Suzuki is the home side’s top scorer in J League 2025 with six goals in 31 matches , while Tokyo Verdy ’s 31-game season top score is just three , as scored by Itsuki Someno .
Betting Insights
- Tokyo Verdy 1969 have averaged just 0.38 goals per away match in J League 2025, conceding an average of 1.12 goals away from home.
- With neither side having much of a goal-scoring threat and the draw looking the most likely result, the Under 2.5 goals market at 1.55 looks a strong play, with Shonan’s 23 goals conceded in 15 home games also a factor for this Shonan Bellmare vs Tokyo Verdy 1969 betting tips.
Prediction
The draw looks the most likely result, with a low-scoring game and Under 2.5 goals the sensible option.
