Imabari host Albirex Niigata in the J2 League on Sunday 1 March, with kick-off at 06:00 (WAT) at Arigato Service Dream. Imabari are 19th with 12 points from 16 games (in the bottom three), while Albirex Niigata sit 1st on 32 points (top of the table). A gap of 20 points shows the difference in quality this season.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.3 goals: 1.2 for Imabari and 1.0 for Albirex Niigata. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 43%, both teams to score at 55%.
Our pre-match pick was Under 3.5 goals – a 77% chance at odds of 1.28. Predicted score: Imabari 1–1 Albirex Niigata. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Imabari44%fair 2.26 · @2.30
Draw22%fair 4.54 · @3.20
Albirex Niigata34%fair 2.97 · @2.90
2.28Expected goals
1.24Imabari xG
1.03Albirex Niigata xG
55%Both score
43%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–113%
1–013%
0–111%
0–010%
2–18%
2–08%
From our goals model: Imabari 1.2 – 1.0 Albirex Niigata expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Imabari to win✗
44%
2.26
2.30
Double chance
Either team to win✓
78%
1.28
1.28
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
55%
1.82
1.70
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
68%
1.47
1.33
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✓
57%
1.77
1.77
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
77%
1.31
1.28
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
46%
2.15
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Imabari / FT Imabari✗
24%
4.24
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–0✗
13%
7.82
–
Form
Imabari – last 2
WL
22 Feb
vs Osaka
2–0
W
14 Feb
@ Nara Club
0–1
L
1.0Scored / game
0.5Conceded / game
0%Both scored
0%Over 2.5
Albirex Niigata – last 2
WL
22 Feb
@ Kamatamare Sanuki
3–0
W
15 Feb
@ Tokushima Vortis
0–4
L
1.5Scored / game
2.0Conceded / game
0%Both scored
100%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Imabari and Albirex Niigata.
What is the prediction for Imabari vs Albirex Niigata?
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 77% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.28.
Who will win Imabari vs Albirex Niigata?
On our numbers Imabari have a 44% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Albirex Niigata 34%.
How many goals will there be in Imabari vs Albirex Niigata?
We expect about 2.3 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 43% likely and both teams score 55% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Imabari vs Albirex Niigata?
Our predicted score is Imabari 1–1 Albirex Niigata, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.3 goals in total.
When is Imabari vs Albirex Niigata?
Imabari vs Albirex Niigata (J2 League) kicks off on Sunday 1 March 2026 at 06:00 (West Africa Time) at Arigato Service Dream.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
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