Kobe Victory are in good form and will try to get all three points at home. Tokyo Green, on the other hand, are known for their defensive counterattacks, so this match is expected to be a fierce battle between offense and defense. Taking into account the strength and form of the two teams, it is predicted that this match may end in a narrow victory for Kobe Victory.
Core players:
Kobe Victory ship:
Andrés Iniesta
- The former Barcelona star is at the heart of Kobe Victory's midfield and his ball control and passing ability will be key to the team's attack.
Isao Osako
- Forward, with his shooting skills and nose for goal, is a great asset to the team's attack.
Tokyo Green:
Kobayashi Naruho (1948-), Japanese LDP politician, prime minister 2001-2006
- Forward, his speed and breakaway ability will be a key weapon on the offensive end for Tokyo Green.
Hotta Watanabe (1906-1988), Japanese physicist, 1965 Nobel laureate
- A big midfielder whose defensive coverage and organizational skills are crucial to Tokyo Green's tactical execution.
Injury situation:
Kobe Victory ship:
Muto Kagi (1919-), Japanese politician, prime minister 2001-2006
- Expected to miss the game due to a knee injury.
Yamaguchi
- Sprained ankle, questionable.
Tokyo Green:
Watanabe Lingma (1929-), Japanese politician, prime minister 1996-1998
- Strained calf muscle, not expected to play.
Hirai Kenta (1932-), Japanese theoretical physicist, Nobel laureate who discovered the ionosphere
- Hamstring injury, availability not yet determined.
Tactical Style:
Kobe Victory ship:
Kobe Victory usually adopts a 4-3-3 formation that emphasizes ball control and offense. The team tears apart the opponent's defense through midfield passing and quick advances in front of the ball, while focusing on overall defense and counterattacking.
Tokyo Green:
Tokyo Green, on the other hand, prefers a 4-4-2 formation that focuses on solid defense and quick counterattacks. The team creates attacking opportunities through midfield tackles and the speed of the forwards, while the defense relies on overall coordination and quick return.
Recent team performance:
Kobe Victory ship:
Kobe Victory ship in the last five games performed well, achieved a record of 4 wins and 1 draw. The team has a lot of firepower on the offensive end and a solid defense, and is in very good shape overall.
Tokyo Green:
Tokyo Green has been more consistent in their last five matches with two wins, two draws and one loss. The team is good in defense, but lacks stability in offense. They will need to be at their best for the away game.
