Albirex Niigata vs Kanazawa Prediction, Odds & Analysis – 4 Apr 2026

Quick tips for this match

ResultAlbirex Niigata to win ✗58% · @1.85

Double chanceAlbirex Niigata or draw ✓83% · @1.20

Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗58% · @1.73

GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✗74% · @1.30

Correct scoreCorrect score 1–0 ✗11% · fair 8.74

Albirex Niigata vs Kanazawa preview and prediction

The match

Albirex Niigata host Kanazawa in the J2 League on Saturday 4 April, with kick-off at 06:00 (WAT) at Denka Big Swan Stadium.

Form guide

Albirex Niigata's last 4: LWWL Most recently they lost to Kataller Toyama 2–3 at home. They average 1.8 scored and 1.8 conceded. 2 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.

Kanazawa's last 5: LWLWL Most recently they lost to Nara Club 1–5 away. On the road they have won 1 and lost 2 of their last 3. They average 1.2 scored and 2.4 conceded. 2 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.

Goals outlook

Our model expects about 2.8 goals: 1.9 for Albirex Niigata and 0.9 for Kanazawa. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 51%, both teams to score at 58%. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.

Betting angles

Win chances: Albirex Niigata 58%, draw 25%, Kanazawa 17%.
Safer route: Albirex Niigata or draw (83%) at 1.20.
Both teams to score: yes (58%) at 1.73.
Value angle: Albirex Niigata to win at 1.85 – 58% on our numbers against 54% implied by the price.

Our prediction

Our pre-match pick was Albirex Niigata or draw – a 83% chance at odds of 1.20. Predicted score: Albirex Niigata 1–0 Kanazawa. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.

Win chances

Albirex Niigata58%fair 1.73 · @1.85

Draw25%fair 3.97 · @3.35

Kanazawa17%fair 5.84 · @3.80

2.79Expected goals

1.85Albirex Niigata xG

0.93Kanazawa xG

58%Both score

51%Over 2.5

Most likely scores

1–011%

1–111%

2–011%

2–110%

3–07%

0–06%

From our goals model: Albirex Niigata 1.9 – 0.9 Kanazawa 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	Albirex Niigata to win ✗	58%	1.73	1.85 ▲
Double chance	Albirex Niigata or draw ✓	83%	1.21	1.20
Both teams to score	Both teams to score ✗	58%	1.72	1.73
Over/under 1.5 goals	Over 1.5 goals ✗	74%	1.35	1.30
Over/under 2.5 goals	Over 2.5 goals ✗	51%	1.97	1.91
Over/under 3.5 goals	Under 3.5 goals ✓	71%	1.42	1.30
Half-time result	Albirex Niigata ahead at half-time ✗	43%	2.34	–
Half-time / full-time	HT Albirex Niigata / FT Albirex Niigata ✗	37%	2.70	–
Correct score	Correct score 1–0 ✗	11%	8.74	–

Form

Albirex Niigata – last 4

LWWL

20 Mar	vs Kataller Toyama	2–3	L
1 Mar	@ Imabari	2–0	W
22 Feb	@ Kamatamare Sanuki	3–0	W
15 Feb	@ Tokushima Vortis	0–4	L

1.8Scored / game

1.8Conceded / game

25%Both scored

75%Over 2.5

Kanazawa – last 5

LWLWL

28 Mar	@ Nara Club	1–5	L
15 Mar	@ Kataller Toyama	2–0	W
8 Mar	vs Tokushima Vortis	0–4	L
1 Mar	vs Kamatamare Sanuki	1–0	W
22 Feb	@ Kochi United	2–3	L

1.2Scored / game

2.4Conceded / game

40%Both scored

60%Over 2.5

#	Team	P	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1	Albirex Niigata	16	10	2	4	-1	32
2	Yokohama FC	16	9	4	3	+15	31
3	Kataller Toyama	16	9	4	3	+14	31
4	Vegalta Sendai	16	9	3	4	+13	30
5	Omiya Ardija	16	8	6	2	+12	30
6	Tegevajaro Miyazaki	16	8	5	3	+9	29
7	Consadole Sapporo	16	8	2	6	+3	26
8	Iwaki	16	7	2	7	+4	23
9	Jubilo Iwata	16	6	5	5	+2	23
10	Shonan Bellmare	16	5	8	3	+1	23
11	Oita Trinita	16	5	7	4	+5	22
12	Blaublitz Akita	16	5	5	6	0	20
13	Sagan Tosu	16	6	2	8	-3	20
14	Montedio Yamagata	16	6	1	9	-2	19
15	Tokushima Vortis	16	5	2	9	-5	17
16	Fujieda MYFC	16	3	7	6	-4	16
17	Vanraure Hachinohe	16	4	2	10	-15	14
18	Tochigi City	16	3	3	10	-10	12
19	Imabari	16	3	3	10	-16	12
20	Ventforet Kofu	16	3	3	10	-22	12

Team

Pts

-1

+15

+14

+13

+12

-3

-2

-5

-4

-15

-10

-16

-22

Frequently asked questions

What is the prediction for Albirex Niigata vs Kanazawa?

Our pick is Albirex Niigata or draw with a 83% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.20.

Who will win Albirex Niigata vs Kanazawa?

On our numbers Albirex Niigata have a 58% chance of winning, the draw 25% and Kanazawa 17%.

How many goals will there be in Albirex Niigata vs Kanazawa?

We expect about 2.8 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 51% likely and both teams score 58% of the time on our projection.

What is the predicted score for Albirex Niigata vs Kanazawa?

Our predicted score is Albirex Niigata 1–0 Kanazawa, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.8 goals in total.

When is Albirex Niigata vs Kanazawa?

Albirex Niigata vs Kanazawa (J2 League) kicks off on Saturday 4 April 2026 at 06:00 (West Africa Time) at Denka Big Swan 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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