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Futmetrix Verdict
43
Coventry
vs
Newcastle
Mon, Oct 12 • 19:00 UTC
⚡ Form
47
⚖️ Balance
95
🏆 Stakes
0
⭐ Stars
72
Coventry's survival bid meets Newcastle's inconsistency.
Futmetrix Verdict
66
FT
Mon, Oct 12
Atalanta
3-1
Venezia
⚡ Intensity
86
⚖️ Balance
31
🏆 Stakes
0
🎲 Upset
0
Atalanta strike early, Venezia stay sunk.
Futmetrix Verdict
59
FT
Mon, Oct 12
Al-Wasl FC
1-3
Al-Ahli Jeddah
⚡ Intensity
63
⚖️ Balance
54
🏆 Stakes
12
🎲 Upset
0
Clinical Al-Ahli secure vital away victory.
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
35' Hayato Inamura
Kento Misao 41'
44' K. Endo
Kim Tae-Hyeon (N. Ueda) 45'
HT
Yuma Suzuki 58'
Kei Chinen 60'
64' ↓ K. Endo ↑F. Yamada
64' ↓ Marcelo Ryan ↑R. Sato
↓ Elber ↑H. Hayashu 64'
↓ R. Ogawa ↑R. Koike 77'
78' ↓ Y. Nagatomo ↑K. Hashimoto
↓ R. Araki ↑Y. Higuchi 78'
78' ↓ K. Tokiwa ↑K. Hashimoto
↓ Y. Suzuki ↑A. Cavric 88'
90' ↓ K. Sato ↑T. Nakagawa
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
FC Tokyo
Goalkeepers
Kim Seung-Gyu 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Sei Muroya
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alexander Scholz 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
57%
Pass Acc
Hayato Inamura 
MAGNET
91
Activity
91
Activity
84
Passes
7
Duels
Yuto Nagatomo
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
27%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Kein Sato 
NPC
90
Minutes
90
Minutes
14%
Pass Acc
6.3
Rating
Kyota Tokiwa 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Takahiro Ko
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
60%
Pass Acc
Keita Endo
ARCHITECT
4
Key Passes
4
Key Passes
0
Assists
21%
Pass Acc
Forwards
Marcelo Ryan 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
6
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Motoki Nagakura
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
BENCH
H. Tanaka 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Masato Morishige
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rio Omori
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kento Hashimoto
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
1
On Target
Kento Hashimoto
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
R. Sato
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kei Koizumi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Fuki Yamada
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Teruhito Nakagawa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
6
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kashima
Goalkeepers
Tomoki Hayakawa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Kimito Nono 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
60%
Duel Win %
Naomichi Ueda
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
1
Assists
44%
Pass Acc
Kim Tae-Hyeon 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Ryoya Ogawa 
GHOST
14
Actions
14
Actions
78
Minutes
6.3
Rating
Midfielders
Ryotaro Araki
LATE SHIFT
12
Late Mins
12
Late Mins
78
Total Mins
78
Entry
Kei Chinen
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
96
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kento Misao 
FRIENDLY FIRE
Red Card
Mistake
Red Card
Mistake
3
Fouls
6
Rating
Élber
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
64
Total Mins
64
Entry
Forwards
Léo Ceará
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Yuma Suzuki
NPC
88
Minutes
88
Minutes
22%
Pass Acc
6.2
Rating
BENCH
Yuji Kajikawa
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Kaito Chida
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ryuta Koike
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Shuhei Mizoguchi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yuta Higuchi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
18
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gaku Shibasaki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
H. Hayashu
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Aleksandar Čavrić
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
8
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Homare Tokuda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/07/2026 | FC Tokyo | 1 - 1 (PEN 5-4) | Kashima | J1 League | Ajinomoto Stadium |
| 08/10/2025 | FC Tokyo | 0 - 1 | Kashima | J1 League | Ajinomoto Stadium |
| 03/01/2025 | Kashima | 2 - 0 | FC Tokyo | J1 League | Mercari Stadium |
| 07/20/2024 | Kashima | 2 - 1 | FC Tokyo | J1 League | Kashima Soccer Stadium |
| 04/07/2024 | FC Tokyo | 2 - 0 | Kashima | J1 League | Japan National Stadium |
| 07/16/2023 | FC Tokyo | 1 - 3 | Kashima | J1 League | Ajinomoto Stadium |
| 05/20/2023 | Kashima | 1 - 1 | FC Tokyo | J1 League | Kashima Soccer Stadium |
| 10/01/2022 | Kashima | 0 - 1 | FC Tokyo | J1 League | Kashima Soccer Stadium |
| 05/29/2022 | FC Tokyo | 3 - 1 | Kashima | J1 League | Ajinomoto Stadium |
| 10/23/2021 | FC Tokyo | 1 - 2 | Kashima | J1 League | Ajinomoto Stadium |
FC Tokyo Win
Kashima Win
Draw
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FC Tokyo
Kashima
FC Tokyo
Kashima
Tokyo Edge Ten-Man Kashima in Shootout Epic
Average Entertainment Futmetrix Score: 42/100. This top-of-the-table summit clash showcased breathtaking resilience, ultimately settled by a nervy penalty shootout that leaves Tokyo sitting pretty at the summit.
The Summit Duel
The Intensity was palpable from the first touch as these two J1 League title contenders met at Ajinomoto Stadium. FC Tokyo controlled possession with authority, holding 58% of the ball to establish early midfield dominance. They relentlessly pressed the visitors, turning the pitch into a shooting gallery by raining a barrage of attempts toward the goal. A staggering 35 combined shots were attempted across the match, with the hosts dictating the aggressive tempo and forcing immense corner pressure throughout the half. Kashima had to dig exceptionally deep defensively, absorbing wave after wave of fluid attacks. This sheer volume of offensive pressure forced serious goalkeeper heroics early on, as both stoppers were heavily called into action to keep the scoreline perfectly balanced and the title race tension sky-high.
Madness Before the Break
The defining moment of the match arrived during a frantic, chaotic four-minute spell just before the half-time whistle. In the 41st minute, the visitors suffered a massive blow when Kento Misao was shown a straight red card for a professional foul as the last man, fundamentally altering the Balance of the contest. The hosts capitalised instantly on their numerical advantage when K. Endo found the back of the net in the 44th minute, seemingly breaking their opponents' stubborn resolve. However, the ten men struck back miraculously just seconds later. Right on the stroke of half-time, N. Ueda brilliantly set up Kim Tae-Hyeon to snatch a dramatic equaliser, proving the visitors' incredible fighting spirit despite their severe disadvantage.
Penalty Lottery
The second half evolved into a fascinating tactical siege, with the hosts desperate to exploit their extra man. Despite amassing 15 total corners and applying relentless set-piece pressure, they simply could not breach the stubborn defensive wall again. Seung-gyu Kim produced a masterful display between the sticks, earning widespread plaudits for his crucial interventions to keep the attacks alive. With regular time exhausted in this grueling top-of-the-table clash, the battle went to a high-stakes penalty shootout to decide the extra point. The hosts managed to hold their nerve under immense pressure, triumphing 5-4 from the spot. It was a remarkable test of character that ultimately secures vital momentum, keeping Tokyo firmly anchored at the summit of the league table.
Key Questions
How did the red card for Kento Misao impact the match?
His 41st-minute dismissal forced Kashima to play with ten men, drastically increasing their defensive workload, though they miraculously salvaged a draw in regular time.
What made Keita Endo the Man of the Match?
He scored the crucial opening goal and orchestrated the attack with four key passes, earning an 8.7 rating for his relentless creative drive.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Archive note: this preview was written after the match was played.
Top of the Table Clash in Tokyo
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 8/100. With both sides locked on 23 points, this summit meeting at Ajinomoto Stadium will set the terms for the J1 League title race.
The Setup
FC Tokyo sit at the summit, but Kashima breathe right down their necks with two games in hand. The visitors boast a menacing Form rating after four consecutive victories, making this an intriguing tactical puzzle for the home side. Despite a modest Stakes metric on paper due to the early calendar date, the actual Balance of power between first and second makes this a genuine six-pointer. The Stars on display, notably Léo Ceará and Y. Suzuki, give Kashima a distinct offensive edge heading into hostile territory.
Key Battle
Kashima's attacking tandem will ruthlessly test the home side's defensive resolve. Tokyo must rely on the organizational skills of A. Scholz at the back to weather the storm. With T. Ko and R. Sato patrolling the midfield, Tokyo's ability to bypass Kashima's high press will dictate the tempo. If the hosts do manage to break lines and create chances, T. Hayakawa provides a reliable last line of defense for the visitors.
Our Prediction
Kashima’s games in hand and sheer attacking momentum make them slight favorites despite playing away from home. Expect the visitors to strike first, forcing Tokyo to chase the game and leave space in behind. Our take is a narrow 2-1 victory for Kashima, allowing them to seize outright control of the standings.