Good pick · fair odds 1.65 · bookmaker 1.80 · Lost ✗
5/10Rating
1.80Odds
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Value bet: Kochi United to win @ 2.88 – our chance 39% vs 35% implied by the price (edge +11%). Bigger price, more risk. Won ✓
Quick tips for this match
ResultKochi United to win ✓39% · @2.88
Double chanceEither team to win ✓77% · @1.30
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗61% · @1.80
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓77% · fair 1.30
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–0 ✗9% · fair 11.71
Kochi United vs Imabari preview and prediction
The match
Kochi United host Imabari in the J2 League on Saturday 14 March, with kick-off at 05:00 (WAT) at Kochi Haruno Athletic Stadium.
Form guide
Imabari's last 4: LLWL Most recently they lost to Kamatamare Sanuki 0–1 away. Goals have dried up – just 0.5 per game.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.8 goals: 1.4 for Kochi United and 1.4 for Imabari. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 53%, both teams to score at 61%. Their recent games have mostly stayed under 2.5.
Betting angles
Win chances: Kochi United 39%, draw 23%, Imabari 38%.
Both teams to score: yes (61%) at 1.80.
Value angle: Kochi United to win at 2.88 – 39% on our numbers against 35% implied by the price.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 61% chance at odds of 1.80, above our fair price of 1.65, so there is value in it. Predicted score: Kochi United 1–1 Imabari. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Kochi United39%fair 2.59 · @2.88
Draw23%fair 4.35 · @3.25
Imabari38%fair 2.61 · @2.15
2.80Expected goals
1.40Kochi United xG
1.40Imabari xG
61%Both score
53%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–112%
1–09%
0–18%
2–18%
1–28%
0–06%
From our goals model: Kochi United 1.4 – 1.4 Imabari 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
Kochi United to win✓
39%
2.59
2.88 ▲
Double chance
Either team to win✓
77%
1.30
1.30
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
61%
1.65
1.80 ▲
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
77%
1.30
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
53%
1.88
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
69%
1.45
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
41%
2.42
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Kochi United / FT Kochi United✓
22%
4.58
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–0✗
9%
11.71
–
Form
Kochi United – last 2
WW
1 Mar
vs Nara Club
2–0
W
22 Feb
vs Kanazawa
3–2
W
2.5Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
50%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Imabari – last 4
LLWL
8 Mar
@ Kamatamare Sanuki
0–1
L
1 Mar
vs Albirex Niigata
0–2
L
22 Feb
vs Osaka
2–0
W
14 Feb
@ Nara Club
0–1
L
0.5Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
0%Both scored
0%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Kochi United and Imabari.
What is the prediction for Kochi United vs Imabari?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 61% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.80.
Who will win Kochi United vs Imabari?
On our numbers Kochi United have a 39% chance of winning, the draw 23% and Imabari 38%.
How many goals will there be in Kochi United vs Imabari?
We expect about 2.8 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 53% likely and both teams score 61% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Kochi United vs Imabari?
Our predicted score is Kochi United 1–1 Imabari, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.8 goals in total.
When is Kochi United vs Imabari?
Kochi United vs Imabari (J2 League) kicks off on Saturday 14 March 2026 at 05:00 (West Africa Time) at Kochi Haruno Athletic Stadium.
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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