Tokyo Verdy vs Kashima: Prediction, facts, lineups and H2H – 29.04.2026
In Matchday 13 of the Japanese J.League, Tokyo Verdy will face Kashima in a clash set for Wednesday, April 29, with kick-off at 06:00 CET. Here is my betting pick for the match.
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Tokyo Verdy vs Kashima: Match facts and H2H
- Tokyo Verdy have won three of their last four matches.
- Kashima have won their previous three matches and have suffered only one defeat in their last ten games.
- Tokyo Verdy have scored at least one goal in 18 consecutive matches.
- Kashima currently boast the best defence in the J.League, with just seven goals conceded.
- Kashima have won 67% of their matches this season without conceding, while Tokyo Verdy have done so in 18%.
- Kashima have not lost a single match this season without scoring.
- In 33% of their matches this season, Kashima have scored in both halves.
- Kashima won the last meeting between these sides 2-0.
Tokyo Verdy vs Kashima: Match preview
Tokyo Verdy currently sit fifth in the J.League table with 18 points from 11 matches. They trail the team in fourth by two points and third place by four, meaning they remain firmly in contention for a top-three finish in the Eastern Conference standings. Tokyo Verdy have won each of their last two matches.
Kashima are enjoying a highly confident spell and currently lead the J.League table. The team have collected 32 points from 12 matches and hold a six-point advantage over second place. With six rounds still to play, Kashima must maintain top spot in the conference to secure a chance to compete for the overall title. They have won three matches in a row and suffered just one defeat in their last ten outings. On top of that, they own the league’s best defensive record, having conceded only seven goals.
Probable lineups
- Tokyo Verdy: Matheus Vidotto, Miyahara, Taniguchi, Hayashi, Miki, Morita, Tsunashima, Saito, Onaga, Someno, Yamami
- Kashima: Hayakawa, Anzai, Ueda, Sekigawa, Higuchi, Nago, Shibasaki, Misao, Chinen, Suzuki, Morooka
Prediction
Kashima are in excellent form right now, sitting top of the table with the best defence in the league. I believe they are capable of continuing that run, and my pick is an away win.
