Tokyo Sungoliath vs Toyota Verblitz Predictions - Tokyo Sungoliath to see off Toyota Verblitz
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- Tokyo Sungoliath are on a winnng streak at home.
- Toyota Verblitz have lost 4 of their last 6 against Sungoliath.
- Tokyo Sungoliath predicted to cover the handicap.
Tokyo Sungoliath have an excellent record against Toyota Verblitz (Getty Images)
Tokyo Sungoliath vs Toyota Verblitz Predictions
- Tokyo Sungoliath vs Toyota Verblitz Predictions
- Head to Head
- Tokyo Sungoliath Form
- Toyota Verblitz Form
- Team News
- Verdict
Tokyo Sungoliath have an excellent record against Toyota Verblitz and kicked off their Japan Rugby League One season with a victory. Toyota Verblitz also won last weekend, but they have not had much success against Sungoliath.
- Tokyo Sungoliath have won 3 of their last 5 fixtures.
- Tokyo Sungoliath have won 3 consecutive home games.
- Tokyo Sungoliath have lost once in four home matches against Toyota Verblitz.
- Toyota Verblitz have won 2 of their last 5 matches.
- Toyota Verblitz have won 3 of their last 5 away fixtures.
- Toyota Verblitz have lost 4 of their last 6 games against Sungoliath.
Head to Head
Tokyo Sungoliath have a commanding lead of nine wins to one against Toyota Verblitz, including one draw in 11 meetings.
Tokyo Sungoliath Form
Tokyo Sungoliath scored a converted try in the first half against the Black Rams last weekend but trailed 8-7 at the break.
Sungoliath produced an excellent second half against the Black Rams, scoring four tries and a conversion to emerge victorious 29-15 away from home.
Tokyo Sungoliath lost 33-22 to the Canon Eagles, and 39-37 to Kobe Steel before defeating the Shizuoka Blue Revs 22-17, Honda 60-31, and the Black Rams 43-34 in their last five home fixtures in the Japan Rugby League One.
Tokyo Sungoliath hold the advantage for this match, having won three in a row on home soil and defeated Toyota Verblitz in four of their last six meetings.
Toyota Verblitz Form
Toyota Verblitz had a solid first half against Honda last weekend, scoring three tries, two penalties, and a conversion to lead 23-21 at half-time.
Toyota Verblitz added three converted tries to their total in the second half to beat Honda 44-33 at home.
Toyota Verblitz defeated the Urayasu D-Rocks 36-31, the Canon Eagles 29-17, lost 55-17 to the Wild Knights, and 37-7 to the Black Rams before beating Honda 38-30 in their last five outings away from home in the Japan Rugby League One.
Toyota Verblitz showed decent away form towards the end of their previous campaign; however, they have struggled for results in visits to Tokyo Sungoliath, securing just one win from four meetings.
Team News
Tokyo Sungoliath
Head coach Ono Akiyuki acknowledged his team's fighting spirit in their first win of the season: "As a team, we wanted to show the rugby we've been practicing for 15 weeks in preparation for the opening match, and while there were some ups and downs, I think that's the result of fighting for the entire 80 minutes. I feel that the players who took to the pitch at the end were able to unite their beliefs. Based on this result, we will reflect on it thoroughly, reset ourselves, and move on to the next game."
Toyota Verblitz
Head coach Steve Hansen was pleased with his team's performance against Honda: "First of all, I'm honestly happy with the result of the win. I feel that this result is a reflection of the hard work and effort that the players have put in throughout the preseason. The players entered the stadium in excellent condition and showed some great rugby."
Verdict
Tokyo Sungoliath consistently win their matches against Toyota Verblitz and are tipped to cover the handicap.
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