Yokohama F. Marinos vs Verdy: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Yokohama F. Marinos prepare to host Tokyo Verdy on February 28, 2026, with kick-off at 05:00, this JAPAN: J-League fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Yokohama F. Marinos, currently 9th in the standings with 0 points from 3 games, are within reach of the top with 8 points behind. They've earned 0 points from 2 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 3 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 6 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 2 goals scored.

Tokyo Verdy, sitting 1st with 8 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 3 points from 1 games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 2 wins and 1 draw in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 4 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 7 goals.

Recent meetings between Yokohama F. Marinos and Tokyo Verdy have favored Tokyo Verdy, with Tokyo Verdy claiming victory in their most recent clash (0-1). Head-to-head results have gone either way in the last few seasons.

In their previous league match against Urawa Red Diamonds, Yokohama F. Marinos recorded a 0-2 defeat while lining up in a standard formation. Their starting XI featured Kimura, Kato, Tsunoda, Quinones, Inoue, Yamane, Watanabe, Tono, Araujo, David, Croux. The setup focused on maintaining balance across the pitch.

Tokyo Verdy's last outing came against Machida Zelvia, where they secured a 2-2 draw using a standard system. Their starting XI featured Vidotto, Miyahara, Hayashi, Suzuki, Fukazawa, Morita, Hirakawa, Uchida, Saito, Matsuhashi, Someno. The setup focused on maintaining balance across the pitch.

Looking ahead, Yokohama F. Marinos are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Yokohama F. Marinos and Tokyo Verdy are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest a moderate number of goals: Yokohama F. Marinos's fixtures have averaged 2.7 goals per game, with 1 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 33% of those matches, alongside 0 clean sheets. Tokyo Verdy's games average 2.8 goals, with 4 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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