Look at us having the pleasure of breaking down the clash between Kashiwa Reysol and FC Tokyo.
Now, if we take a glance at the boys guarding the net, Mr. Taishi Brandon Nozawa and Go Hatano are holding the fort for FC Tokyo. While they've been sharp on the saves, FC Tokyo may need to ask them for a bit more 'up and at 'em, my good chums' vibe on the match day. Across the field, Ryosuke Kojima is the one playing custodian for Kashiwa Reysol, showing some pretty solid work between the sticks.
Highlighting the key players from FC Tokyo, we have Leon Nozawa with that impressive rating and a goal under his belt. Mankind wouldn't mind a repeat performance from him. Yasuki Kimoto, with his commendable accurate pass percentage and Motoki Nagakura, holding the fort with two goals, could give the team a good push. Wouldn't be shocked if they got their namesake city full of cheers.
Over to Kashiwa Reysol, Yoshio Koizumi is doing a decent job with a nice rating and a couple of goals. Tojiro Kubo, with a dash of that same goal magic and Sachiro Toshima, soaring with a rating of 8.20, that accurate pass percentage, and a goal - a troika that could create some headaches for FC Tokyo's defense.
In the olden days when the two had a go at each other, they've been close but Kashiwa Reysol edged it just a bit better, it seems. And well, look at the regular season records, Kashiwa led by a snout over FC Tokyo. Recent results show FC Tokyo improving, but Kashiwa Reysol has been nothing short of a train refusing to stop.
So let's put a cap on the chit chat, shall we? Drumroll, please. Based on the tale of the tape, it's tough to bet against Kashiwa Reysol coming out on top.
Albert's Prediction: Kashiwa Reysol by 1