Shimizu S-pulse head into this fixture in poor form, having recorded 1 win and 3 losses across their last 4 matches. They will need to produce a significantly improved display to get a result here.

FC Tokyo arrive in good form, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss in their last 4 games. Results have been unpredictable and they will be looking to string together a more consistent run.

Based on recent form, FC Tokyo arrive with the stronger recent record.