Tokyo Verdy desperately need points on Sunday, Oct 11 at 8:00 AM in the J1 League. With the team sitting in the bottom three, this is quickly becoming a must-win situation.

Tokyo Verdy come into this fixture struggling badly (0W 3L in last 5). Sanfrecce Hiroshima, meanwhile, arrive in good form (3W 1D 1L recently) — actually the better-performing side in recent weeks. Tokyo Verdy head into this on the back of a defeat, while Sanfrecce Hiroshima arrive off a win — momentum clearly with the visitors.

Despite playing at home, Tokyo Verdy face a side that has dominated this fixture historically. Sanfrecce Hiroshima have won 8 of 9 encounters, with 1 draws. Their last encounter ended in Sanfrecce Hiroshima won 3–0. These two tend to produce goals — averaging 3.4 per game in recent meetings.

Verdict: Despite home advantage, Sanfrecce Hiroshima arrive in better form and with the historical edge. This could be a tricky afternoon for Tokyo Verdy. Sanfrecce Hiroshima to win.