Shonan vs Tokyo Prediction 16 August 2025
Shonan Bellmare and Tokyo are set to clash in a match that promises excitement. Both teams find themselves in the lower half of the J1 League table, battling to climb the standings. Shonan Bellmare struggle with scoring, netting fewer than 1.5 goals in most of their games, which is reflected in their current position. Meanwhile, Tokyo show more consistency, having won 6 of their last 10 matches. However, defensive issues remain a concern for both clubs. Given the historically low-scoring nature of their head-to-head encounters, the intrigue lies in whether they can break this trend.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the teams took place on 21 May 2025 and ended with a 1-0 scoreline. Here's a comparative breakdown of the stats from that encounter (home team - Shonan Bellmare):
- possession: 35% vs 65%;
- corners: 6 vs 9;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 2;
- shots on target: 5 vs 2.
📊Statistical preview of the official encounters between Shonan Bellmare and FC Tokyo:
- 32 matches played;
- home wins - 8, away wins - 18, draws - 6;
- goals scored - 28 for the hosts, 46 for the visitors;
- average first-half total - 0.84, second-half - 1.47;
- average total goals per match - 2.31.
Head-to-head statistics Shonan - Tokyo

Shonan Bellmare Team Overview
The last official match took place on as part of the J1 League, with Kashiwa Reysol hosting Shonan Bellmare. The match concluded with a 2-0 victory for the hosts.
Here are the match statistics (Shonan Bellmare vs Kashiwa Reysol):
- possession: 32% vs 68%;
- corners: 1 vs 7;
- fouls: 13 vs 13;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 2;
- shots on target: 1 vs 3.
Shonan Bellmare are currently second from the bottom in the J1 League standings, fighting hard to avoid relegation. The Bellmare have been struggling with inconsistent performances, securing only 2 wins in their last 10 matches and averaging just 0.8 goals per game. The team faces significant challenges both offensively and defensively, conceding an average of 1.56 goals per match. Despite these difficulties, their recent head-to-head encounters against FC Tokyo at home have ended in narrow victories for the hosts, with the most recent match finishing 1-0.
Match Results: Shonan Bellmare

Tokyo Team Overview
The most recent official match for the current visitors took place on in the J-League 1 tournament (home team - Tokyo, visitors - Kashima Antlers). The match concluded with a 0-1 scoreline.
Here are the game statistics (Tokyo vs Kashima Antlers):
- possession percentage: 63% vs 37%;
- corners: 9 vs 5;
- fouls: 10 vs 9;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 1;
- shots on target: 3 vs 5.
Tokyo currently sit in 15th place and are looking to climb higher in the J1 League standings following a successful run, securing 6 wins in their last 10 matches with an average of 1.7 goals scored per game. However, the team has shown inconsistency in defense, conceding an average of 1.4 goals per match. Notably, Tokyo often struggles on the road against Shonan Bellmare, typically managing to score fewer than 1.5 goals in these encounters.
Match Results: Tokyo
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head:
- Total encounters - 32;
- home wins - 8, away wins - 18, draws - 6.
Statistics: Shonan Bellmare vs Tokyo
- matches played in the tournament: 25 vs 25;
- wins: 6 vs 8;
- win percentage: 24% vs 32%;
- losses: 13 vs 12;
- draws: 6 vs 5.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 2 vs 6;
- losses: 6 vs 3;
- draws: 2 vs 1.
- Shonan Bellmare have not won at home in 8 of the last 9 head-to-head meetings against Tokyo (J1 League).
- Shonan Bellmare are winless in their last 9 matches (J1 League).
- Shonan Bellmare have not won at home in their last 8 matches (J1 League).
- Shonan Bellmare are winless in their last 7 matches.
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-Head:
- today's hosts average goals scored - 0.88, guests - 1.44;
- average total goals in head-to-head matches - 2.31;
- both teams scored: overall - 13 times; at the home team's venue - 6 times.
Statistics: Shonan Bellmare vs Tokyo
- average tournament total: 2.36 vs 2.48;
- average goals scored: 0.8 vs 1.08;
- average first-half total: 0.32 vs 0.32;
- average second-half total: 0.48 vs 0.76;
- Shonan Bellmare: average home total in the tournament - 1;
- Tokyo: average away total in the tournament - 1;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1 (home - 1.5) vs 1.7 (away - 1).
- Tokyo have scored less than 1.5 goals away in the last 6 head-to-head matches.
Corners Prediction
Shonan Bellmare: Statistics
- season: average tournament total - 4.52; at home - 5;
- last 10 matches: average total - 4.7; at home - 5.33.
Tokyo: Statistics
- season: average tournament total - 4.32, away - 4.17;
- last 10 matches: average total - 5.4; away - 5.67.
Cards Prediction
Head-to-Head
- average yellow cards in head-to-head matches - 2.62 (1.31 for hosts and 1.31 for guests);
- average yellow cards at the hosts' venue - 2.5 (1.19 for hosts and 1.31 for guests).
Shonan Bellmare: Statistics
- season: average tournament total - 0.84; at home - 0.83;
- last 10 matches: average total - 0.5; at home - 0.33.
Tokyo: Statistics
- season: average tournament total - 1.12, away - 1.33;
- last 10 matches: average total - 0.6; away - 1.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-Head:
- Total encounters - 32;
- both teams scored overall - 13 times;
- at the home team's venue - 6 times.
Statistics: Shonan Bellmare vs Tokyo
- matches played in the tournament: 25 vs 25;
- matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 11 vs 9;
- Shonan Bellmare's BTTS at home - 7 (58%);
- Tokyo's BTTS away - 4 (33%).
Last 10 matches:
- BTTS matches: 4 vs 5;
- Shonan Bellmare's BTTS at home - 3 (50%);
- Tokyo's BTTS away - 0 (0%).
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Considering the form of both teams and their head-to-head stats at Senan Belmare's ground, a cautious approach from both sides with few goals can be expected in this match. Historically, the total under 2.5 goals has been a frequent outcome in their clashes here (8 out of the last 9 instances). Additionally, both teams tend to have low scoring outputs: Belmare often struggle to surpass the 1-goal mark themselves or relinquish control to their opponents, while Tokyo similarly aim to maintain their positions without taking excessive risks upfront.