Yokohama FC

vs

Kashiwa Reysol

Predictions & Betting Tips

Reysol’s pressing will test Yokohama’s possession

Yokohama FC have had their moments of brilliance in J-League 2025, such as their 1-0 home win over Avispa Fukuoka and an away scalp against Shonan Bellmare, but three defeats in the last five has left them struggling to climb out of the relegation zone. They have failed to beat Kashiwa Reysol in their most recent home meeting in the J-League but will be hoping to keep a clean sheet against the team that has scored 11 goals in nine away league games this season. The home side have won 4, drawn 1 and lost 4 of their 9 home league matches, conceding just eight goals, or 0.89 per game on average. This fixture pits possession football against a direct, high-press system that will test the ability of Yokohama FC to hold onto the ball against the ferocious Reysol pressing and then to break quickly against the counter-attacking visitors. According to our Yokohama FC vs Kashiwa Reysol prediction, this clash will likely come down to how well Yokohama adapts to the intense Reysol press. Kashiwa Reysol are fresh from two 2-0 wins over Fagiano Okayama FC and 1623004, but a 3-0 defeat away at Machida Zelvia suggests they have their weaknesses on the road too.

Reysol have strong away form

Shunsuke Yamamoto is the engine of this Yokohama side, providing the tempo but sometimes lacking the creativity to get through the middle of the pitch and find the final third. Yuji Rokutan has been the talisman between the posts, keeping it tight at the back and keeping his side in the game with a number of big saves. Ricardo Rodriguez’s new directness and pressing style seems to have worked for Kashiwa, with Kuryu Matsuki the engine in midfield, providing a connection between defence and attack, while Yuki Kakita has four goals in 17 J-League appearances and will be the spark to start them on the counter-attack. However, the Yokohama FC vs Kashiwa Reysol preview shows the head-to-head record is neck-and-neck after each side won one of the two J-League fixtures in 2023, with Reysol edging the away match 2-1.

Rodriguez’s Reysol will find a way

The bookmakers have Reysol at +160, while Yokohama FC are +220 and the draw is +212, but the visitors’ superior form and away record suggests they will find a win here based on this Yokohama FC vs Kashiwa Reysol prediction. However, we think a safer play could be to bet on Kashiwa to win, but with the Draw No Bet option taken at +150. For those looking for further insight, the Yokohama FC vs Kashiwa Reysol betting tips indicate value in this approach.