FC Tokyo vs Borussia Dortmund preview

2026 Club Friendlies 1, World
Grenada National Stadium Sat, 1 Aug - 10:00 AM
Club Friendlies 1
FC TokyoTOK
0 1
Borussia DortmundBVB
Full Time Sat, 1 Aug 10:00 AM
Regular Season
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Goal
Fábio Silva - 54'

CONTEXT

FC Tokyo hosted Borussia Dortmund in a match that concluded with a 0-1 final score. The game remained level at halftime with both sides unable to find the net before the break. Dortmund controlled the majority of possession at 66 percent while Tokyo held 34 percent. The away side secured the victory through a single goal in the second half. No red cards were issued to either team during the contest. Dortmund entered as the stronger side and delivered an outcome consistent with that assessment. The result reflected a significant deviation attributed to the visiting team.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: The significant deviation was attributed to Borussia Dortmund.
  • Efficiency shift: Efficiency remained in line with pre-match projections.
  • xG alignment: Expected goals data was unavailable for this fixture.
  • Market alignment: The final result aligned with pre-match indicators.
  • xG expectations: No expected goals metrics were recorded for either side.
  • Event impact: The second half goal proved decisive in the 0-1 outcome.
  • Red card distortion: No red cards occurred to influence the match flow.
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
No referee statistics available.
FC Tokyo FC Tokyo
FC Tokyo
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Borussia Dortmund Borussia Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund
0
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1
0 i
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1 i
Last 6 Opponents
Cerezo Osaka Rank: 58 L
Fortuna Düsseldorf Rank: 69 L
Rot-Weiß Oberhausen Rank: 31 W
0
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 0 - 0
0

Team Power Ranking

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What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
60.99
90.4
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
FC Tokyo
Borussia Dortmund
Power Score
60.99
90.4
League Position
-
-
Global Rank
615
17

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

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FC Tokyo — Opponent-weighted form score
Borussia Dortmund — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) FC Tokyo Borussia Dortmund

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.

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FC Tokyo

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Borussia Dortmund

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Possession Efficiency Possession-Adjusted

How effectively each team uses and defends their share of possession. Efficiency adjusted based on team possession percentage

FC Tokyo ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Borussia Dortmund
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
39.71
15.15
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
15.15
39.71
Combined Efficiency Index Z-score combining attacking and defensive possession-adjusted efficiency.
Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)
-3 0 3
FC Tokyo +0.26 Efficiency Index
vs
Borussia Dortmund -0.26 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
FC Tokyo
Borussia Dortmund
AttackEff = xG ÷ pos
DefenceEff = xGA ÷ (1−pos)

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.

FC Tokyo ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Borussia Dortmund
Created Set-piece attacking threat
FC Tokyo Borussia Dortmund
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
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Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
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Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
FC Tokyo Borussia Dortmund
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
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Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xGA) Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
— vs —
xG set-piece data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using proxy metrics (shots, dangerous attacks). Confidence: Medium.
FC Tokyo
Borussia Dortmund
xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG
vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG

Counter / Transition Attack & Defence

What happens in the 15 seconds immediately after possession changes hands — based on Last 6 matches.

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FC Tokyo
vs
Borussia Dortmund
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
FC Tokyo Borussia Dortmund
Goals per Match Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
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—
Shots per Match Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
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Dangerous Attacks Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match. ↑ better
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Transition Efficiency Index Composite score (0–1) of how efficiently this team attacks within 15s of winning the ball. Higher = more dangerous on transition. Higher = stronger on the counter
FC Tokyo 0.40
Borussia Dortmund 0.20
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
FC Tokyo Borussia Dortmund
Goals Conceded Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
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—
Shots Conceded Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
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Dangerous Attacks Conceded Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match. ↓ better
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Vulnerability Index Composite score (0–1) of how exposed this team is within 15s of losing the ball. Lower = better at preventing transition attacks. Lower = better transition defence
FC Tokyo 0.03
Borussia Dortmund 0.00
FC Tokyo
Borussia Dortmund
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • BVB had peak pressure around 105'.
  • BVB started the game with stronger pressure.
TOK Pressure BVB Pressure
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Pressure Index: BVB reached the top pressure at 105' (45.78).

TEAM FORMATION

No team formation data available.

General Information

Date & Time
Aug 01, 2026, 10:00 AM
Competition
2026 Club Friendlies 1, World · Regular Season
Stadium
Grenada National Stadium
Capacity
68089
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair

Statistics

Possession
TOK
40%
BVB
60%

Top Statistics

0 Goals 1
7 Shots 2
30 Dangerous attacks 40
34 Possession 66
4 Corners 4
9 Free kicks 13
0 Yellow Cards 2

Match Overview

39 Ball Safe 53
11 Goal Attempts 10
2 Substitutions 8
11 Throwins 17
0 Hit Woodwork 1
5 Dribble Attempts 5

Attacking

76 Attacks 87

Possession

22 Long Passes 25
333 Passes 647
85 Successful Passes Percentage 88
9 Key Passes 5

Defensive

4 Saves 4
13 Tackles 12
16 Interceptions 12

Build-up

2 Total Crosses 9

Discipline

3 Offsides 1
13 Fouls 9

Events

2ND-HALF
86'
Event
Justin Lerma → Enzo dos Santos
21st Substitution
Event
Soma Anzai → Takahiro Ko
20th Substitution
80'
78'
Event
Yan Couto
2nd Yellowcard
69'
Event
Ayman Azhil → Takato Yamamoto
19th Substitution
Event
Shuto Nagano → Kento Hashimoto
18th Substitution
65'
59'
Event
Miguel Adje → Maximilian Beier
13th Substitution
59'
Event
Mathis Albert → Samuele Inácio
14th Substitution
59'
Event
Yan Couto → Daniel Svensson
15th Substitution
59'
Event
Joane Gadou → Fábio Silva
16th Substitution
59'
Event
Serhou Guirassy → Waldemar Anton
17th Substitution
54'
Event
Fábio Silva
1st Goal
Event
Kashif Bangnagande → Kento Hashimoto
2nd Substitution
46'
Event
Hirokazu Ishihara → Kein Sato
4th Substitution
46'
Event
Masato Morishige → Hayato Inamura
5th Substitution
46'
Event
Teruhito Nakagawa → S. Homma
6th Substitution
46'
Event
Rio Omori → Alexander Scholz
7th Substitution
46'
Event
Hayate Tanaka → Seung-gyu Kim
9th Substitution
46'
Event
Kota Tawaratsumida → Marcelo Ryan
10th Substitution
46'
Event
Nicolai Vallys → Sei Muroya
11th Substitution
46'
Event
Fuki Yamada → M. Nagakura
12th Substitution
46'
46'
Event
Enzo dos Santos → Felix Nmecha
3rd Substitution
46'
Event
Jan-Luca RIedl
8th Substitution
1ST-HALF
31'
Event
Roméo Ritter
1st Yellowcard
23'
Event
Takato Yamamoto → Carney Chukwuemeka
1st Substitution

Match Commentary

90
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
90
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
90
Attempt Attempt
Yan Bueno Couto takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
90
Attempt Attempt
Fuki Yamada takes a left-footed shot but misses.
86
Update Update
On Justin Armando Lerma Soliz, off Enzo Duarte.
80
Update Update
Soma Anzai comes on for Takahiro Kou.
78
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card issued.
75
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
72
Attempt Attempt
Luca Reggiani takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
72
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
71
Attempt Attempt
Teruhito Nakagawa takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
69
Update Update
Ayman Azhil is on, and Takato Yamamoto is off.
65
Update Update
Shuto Nagano is on, and Kento Hashimoto is off.
64
Attempt Attempt
Fuki Yamada takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
64
Attempt Attempt
Teruhito Nakagawa takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
61
Attempt Attempt
Jobe Bellingham takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
60
Update Update
Miguel Adje comes on for Maximilian Beier.
60
Update Update
Mathis Albert comes on for Samuele Inacio.
59
Update Update
Joane Gadou comes on for Fabio Silva.
59
Update Update
Sehrou Guirassy comes on for Waldemar Anton.
59
Update Update
Yan Bueno Couto is on, and Daniel Svensson is off.
57
Update Update
On comes Yan Bueno Couto, off goes Daniel Svensson.
54
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
54
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Fabio Silva takes a shot with his right foot and scores.
54
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The score is now 0-1.
53
Update Update
Hayate Tanaka comes on for Kim Seung-Gyu.
48
Attempt Attempt
Kota Tawaratsumida takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
48
Attempt Attempt
Kota Tawaratsumida takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
47
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
46
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
46
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
46
Update Update
On for Jan-Luca Riedl, off goes Roméo Ritter.
46
Attempt Attempt
Shot by Samuele Inacio with his right foot is blocked.
46
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
46
Update Update
Teruhito Nakagawa is on, and Shion Homma is off.
46
Substitution Substitution
Kento Hashimoto is substituted off for Kashif Bangnagande.
46
Update Update
Masato Morishige comes on for Hayato Inamura.
46
Update Update
Hirokazu Ishihara is on, and Kein Sato is off.
46
Update Update
On for Fuki Yamada, off goes Motoki Nagakura.
46
Substitution Substitution
On Kota Tawaratsumida, Marcelo Ryan Silvestre dos Santos is substituted off.
43
Attempt Attempt
Maximilian Beier takes a shot with his right foot, but it's saved.
42
Attempt Attempt
Kento Hashimoto attempts a header but misses the shot.
42
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
34
Attempt Attempt
Shion Homma takes a right-footed shot but misses.
31
Attempt Attempt
Shot by Marcelo Ryan Silvestre dos Santos with his left foot, but it misses the target.
31
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Roméo Ritter receives a yellow card.
23
Update Update
Takato Yamamoto comes on for Carney Chukwuemeka.
20
Attempt Attempt
Kein Sato takes a left-footed shot, but it's blocked.
14
Attempt Attempt
Fabio Silva takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
12
Attempt Attempt
Sei Muroya takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
12
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
1
Update Update
Kick-off has occurred!

CONCLUSION

Borussia Dortmund claimed a narrow away victory over FC Tokyo by a 0-1 margin after a goalless first half. The visitors maintained superior ball control throughout the ninety minutes. Tokyo struggled to create meaningful opportunities against the more dominant side. The single goal arrived after the interval and settled the contest without further additions. Absence of dismissals allowed both teams to complete the match with full squads. Possession statistics highlighted the disparity in territorial control. Overall the performance from Dortmund matched their status as the stronger participant in this encounter.