J1 League Regular Season - 15
Kawasaki Frontale 1 - 0 FT Tokyo Verdy
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Passes
Pass Accuracy
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
HT
↓ S. Teranuma ↑I. Someno 61'
↓ Y. Arai ↑I. Kumatoriya 61'
↓ R. Shirai ↑Y. Matsuhashi 61'
68' ↓ Marcinho ↑T. Miyagi
↓ K. Saito ↑R. Hirakawa 70'
73' Y. Wakizaka (L. Romanic)
76' ↓ R. Yamahara ↑A. Sasaki
76' ↓ L. Romanic ↑S. Kanda
↓ T. Inami ↑G. Yamada 77'
89' ↓ R. Osa ↑Y. Ozeki
89' ↓ Y. Yamamoto ↑S. Kawahara
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Kawasaki Frontale
Goalkeepers
Svend Brodersen 
PROVOCATEUR
1
Fouls Won
1
Fouls Won
2
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Defenders
Reon Yamahara 
LATE SHIFT
14
Late Mins
14
Late Mins
76
Total Mins
76
Entry
Yuto Matsunagane 
WALL
0
Dribbled Past
0
Dribbled Past
2
Tackles
62%
Duel Win %
Yuichi Maruyama 
MAGNET
88
Activity
88
Activity
80
Passes
8
Duels
Sota Miura
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Midfielders
Kento Tachibanada
MAGNET
73
Activity
73
Activity
63
Passes
10
Duels
Yuki Yamamoto
MAGNET
64
Activity
64
Activity
59
Passes
5
Duels
Ryuki Osa 
NPC
89
Minutes
89
Minutes
20%
Pass Acc
6.3
Rating
Yasuto Wakizaka 
SNIPER
100%
Conversion
100%
Conversion
1
Goals
1
Shots
Marcinho
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
68
Total Mins
68
Entry
Forwards
Lazar Romanić 
PROVIDER
1
Assists
1
Assists
2
Key Passes
7.2
Rating
BENCH
Louis Yamaguchi 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Asahi Sasaki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Shunsuke Hayashi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Filip Uremović
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yuto Ozeki
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
4
Total Mins
Started
Entry
So Kawahara
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
4
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ten Miyagi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
25
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tatsuya Ito
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Soma Kanda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
17
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Tokyo Verdy
Goalkeepers
Yuya Nagasawa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Kaito Suzuki
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Inoue Ryota
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Kazuya Miyahara 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
34%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Tetsuyuki Inami
LATE SHIFT
13
Late Mins
13
Late Mins
77
Total Mins
77
Entry
Kosuke Saito
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
70
Total Mins
70
Entry
Koki Morita
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Shuto Tanabe
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
93
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Yuta Arai 
GHOST
7
Actions
7
Actions
61
Minutes
6.3
Rating
Ryosuke Shirai
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
61
Entry
Shimon Teranuma
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
61
Total Mins
61
Entry
BENCH
Hiroki Mawatari
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Riku Matsuda
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Daiki Fukazawa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yuan Matsuhashi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Rei Hirakawa
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
23
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Shion Nakayama
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Issei Kumatoriya
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Itsuki Someno
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
32
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Goki Yamada
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/18/2026 | Tokyo Verdy | 0 - 2 | Kawasaki Frontale | J1 League | Ajinomoto Stadium |
| 06/29/2025 | Tokyo Verdy | 1 - 0 | Kawasaki Frontale | J1 League | Ajinomoto Stadium |
| 04/20/2025 | Kawasaki Frontale | 0 - 0 | Tokyo Verdy | J1 League | Kawasaki Todoroki Stadium |
| 11/30/2024 | Tokyo Verdy | 4 - 5 | Kawasaki Frontale | J1 League | Ajinomoto Stadium |
| 04/20/2024 | Kawasaki Frontale | 0 - 0 | Tokyo Verdy | J1 League | Uvance Todoroki Stadium by Fujitsu |
| 06/22/2022 | Kawasaki Frontale | 0 - 1 | Tokyo Verdy | Emperor Cup | Kawasaki Todoroki Stadium |
| 10/16/2013 | Kawasaki Frontale | 3 - 0 | Tokyo Verdy | Emperor Cup | Kawasaki Todoroki Stadium |
03/18/2026
06/29/2025
04/20/2025
11/30/2024
04/20/2024
06/22/2022
10/16/2013
Kawasaki Frontale Win
Tokyo Verdy Win
Draw
Match previews and recaps to help you decide which games are worth watching
Clinical Frontale Edge Verdy in Tense Top-Five Clash
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 11/100. Despite managing just a single shot on target, Kawasaki Frontale showcased ruthless efficiency to secure a vital 1-0 victory and close the gap on Tokyo Verdy.
A Battle of Contrasting Styles
Kawasaki Todoroki Stadium hosted a fascinating tactical stalemate in the early exchanges. Kawasaki Frontale dominated possession with a commanding 61% of the ball, meticulously building out from the back and circulating possession with patience. Yet, despite their territorial control, they struggled to penetrate a disciplined defensive block. Conversely, Tokyo Verdy willingly absorbed the mounting pressure, relying instead on lightning-quick transitions to threaten on the counter. The visitors actually posed the greater early threat, firing off multiple warning shots and testing the reflexes of the home side's goalkeeper despite seeing far less of the ball. The Intensity of the contest reflected a highly methodical rather than chaotic pace, with both sides acutely aware of the crucial top-five standings at play. Verdy's attacking unit continuously probed the high line, but found a resolute defensive wall consistently blocking their path to goal.
The Lone Breakthrough
The match hinged entirely on a singular, fleeting moment of ruthless execution in the 73rd minute. Having registered exactly zero shots on target up to that critical juncture, the hosts finally unlocked the rigid opposition framework. L. Romanic provided the pivotal breakthrough, delivering a perfectly weighted assist that picked out Y. Wakizaka in a pocket of dangerous space. The dynamic midfielder made absolutely no mistake, clinically converting his team's solitary accurate effort of the entire ninety minutes into the deciding goal. The Balance of the contest immediately shifted on its axis following this sucker punch. The visitors, who had looked the more genuinely dangerous side with four shots on target overall, suddenly found themselves chasing a harsh deficit. It was a textbook lesson in the unforgiving margins of elite football, where possession without penetration can instantly be salvaged by one moment of pure quality.
Closing Out the Contest
Faced with an unexpected and sudden deficit, the visitors frantically intensified their attacking efforts, throwing caution to the wind in a desperate bid to salvage a thoroughly deserved point. This decisive late period is precisely where Svend Brodersen earned his widespread accolades and cemented his status as the hero of the day. The Kawasaki shot-stopper transformed into an absolute immovable wall, producing four crucial, high-level saves to consistently deny Tokyo Verdy an equalizer. The away side committed waves of men forward in the dying minutes, but their frustrating lack of a clinical edge ultimately cost them dearly. The final whistle confirmed a vital, hard-fought 1-0 victory for the hosts, a gritty result that carries immense weight in the broader context of the J1 League standings. The soaring Stakes of this encounter were evident at full-time, as Frontale successfully narrowed the critical gap to their rivals.
Key Questions
What made Svend Brodersen the Man of the Match?
He was exceptional in goal, making four vital saves against Tokyo Verdy's persistent attacks to secure a crucial clean sheet and protect the 1-0 lead.
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.
Continental Ambitions Collide in Kawasaki
Worth Watching Futmetrix Score: 67/100. This fourth-versus-fifth clash promises chaotic, high-scoring drama with vital qualification spots hanging in the balance.
The Setup
Kawasaki Frontale and Tokyo Verdy arrive at Kawasaki Todoroki Stadium separated by just a single point in what has become a defining battle for top-four positioning. The visitors sit fourth, boasting a menacing Form rating driven by a relentless winning streak over their last five outings. Frontale, breathing down their necks in fifth, are leaking goals at an alarming rate—conceding 21 times already this season. Yet, an exceptionally tight Balance rating suggests this contest remains on a knife edge despite those defensive woes. With an average of over four combined goals conceded per game between these two sides, expect an open, chaotic spectacle rather than any semblance of tactical restraint. The high Stakes mean neither side can afford to drop points as they look to assert their dominance.
Key Battle
Frontale's highly vulnerable backline faces a severe and uncompromising examination against Verdy's fluid attacking unit. The hosts desperately need to plug the gaping holes that have plagued their recent fixtures, while Verdy will relentlessly look to exploit those exact transitional defensive spaces to secure a vital away result.
Our Prediction
We expect a thrilling, high-scoring draw that perfectly reflects their current trajectories. Both teams possess enough attacking firepower to severely punish the other's obvious defensive frailties, likely resulting in a frantic 2-2 stalemate where the attackers completely dictate the tempo from the first whistle.