FC Tokyo vs Kanazawa prediction, H2H and probable lineups - June 18, 2025
One of the ties in the upcoming round of the Emperor's Cup will take place on Wednesday at the Ajinomoto Stadium in Tokyo, where the home side FC Tokyo will face Kanazawa. Here’s my pick for the outcome of this clash, featuring an attractive odds offer.
Match preview
FC Tokyo have shown inconsistency in recent J1 rounds, losing three out of their last four matches and picking up only a single point in that span. The team is finding the net but conceding just as much, which was especially evident in the draws against Cerezo Osaka (2-2) and the defeat to Urawa (2-3).
Even at home, they’ve struggled to impress, recording two wins and two defeats in their last five outings. In their most recent home fixture, they played out a 2-2 draw with Cerezo Osaka, having previously suffered a heavy 0-3 loss to Hiroshima.
Kanazawa come into this fixture on the back of a three-match losing streak. The J3 side has struggled with defensive instability, as shown by their defeats to Azul Claro (1-3) and Tochigi City (1-2). While their attacking efforts have shown promise, finishing remains a concern.
On the road, Kanazawa’s form is far from convincing—just one win in their last five away matches. Their 1-0 victory over Tochigi in April remains the only positive result away from home in the past two months. The defense allows too many dangerous spaces, which could be fatal against a J1 opponent.
Probable lineups
- FC Tokyo: Hatano G., Muroya S., Morishige M., Kimoto Y., Shirai K., Hashimoto K., Ko T., Anzai S., Higashi K., Endo K., Marcelo Ryan
- Kanazawa: Yamanoi T., Matsumoto D., Yamamoto N., Nagakura H., Nishiya K., Shimada S., Murata Dz., Ishihara T., Osawa T., Kato T., Toshida Y.
Match facts and head-to-head
- The teams have never met before in official competitions
- The "Both teams to score" bet has landed in four out of Kanazawa’s last five games
- The "Over 2.5 goals" bet has come through in four of FC Tokyo’s last five matches
Prediction
Given the gulf in class and status between these sides, it’s logical to expect an FC Tokyo win. Kanazawa are battling near the bottom of the third division, while Tokyo regularly face much stronger opposition. Our pick for this match: "FC Tokyo to win with a -1.0 handicap" at odds of 1.60.
