Iwaki host FC Gifu in the J2 League on Wednesday 29 April, with kick-off at 05:00 (WAT) at Iwaki Greenfield.
Form guide
Iwaki's last 5: LWWWW Most recently they lost to Consadole Sapporo 1–2 away. They average 1.7 scored and 0.8 conceded. 3 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
FC Gifu's last 5: LWLLW Most recently they lost to Jubilo Iwata 0–1 away. On the road they have won 1 and lost 2 of their last 3. They average 1.7 scored and 1.5 conceded.
Iwaki arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.5 points a game against 1.5.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.7 goals: 1.8 for Iwaki and 0.9 for FC Gifu. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 51%, both teams to score at 57%. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Betting angles
Win chances: Iwaki 59%, draw 21%, FC Gifu 20%.
Safer route: Iwaki or draw (80%) at 1.18.
Both teams to score: yes (57%) at 1.70.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Over 1.5 goals – a 74% chance at odds of 1.28. Predicted score: Iwaki 1–1 FC Gifu. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Iwaki59%fair 1.69 · @1.77
Draw21%fair 4.70 · @3.40
FC Gifu20%fair 5.11 · @4.10
2.73Expected goals
1.81Iwaki xG
0.92FC Gifu xG
57%Both score
51%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–012%
1–111%
2–011%
2–110%
0–07%
3–06%
From our goals model: Iwaki 1.8 – 0.9 FC Gifu 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
Iwaki to win✗
59%
1.69
1.77
Double chance
Iwaki or draw✗
80%
1.24
1.18
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
57%
1.77
1.70
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✗
74%
1.35
1.28
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
51%
1.95
1.83
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
70%
1.42
1.33
Half-time result
Iwaki ahead at half-time✗
42%
2.38
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Iwaki / FT Iwaki✗
36%
2.74
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–0✗
12%
8.47
–
Form
Iwaki – last 6
LWWWWW
25 Apr
@ Consadole Sapporo
1–2
L
19 Apr
vs Parceiro Nagano
1–0
W
12 Apr
@ Fukushima United
3–2
W
29 Mar
vs Jubilo Iwata
1–0
W
21 Mar
@ Parceiro Nagano
3–1
W
14 Mar
@ Ventforet Kofu
1–0
W
1.7Scored / game
0.8Conceded / game
50%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
FC Gifu – last 6
LWLLWW
25 Apr
@ Jubilo Iwata
0–1
L
19 Apr
@ Fukushima United
2–1
W
11 Apr
vs Fujieda MYFC
1–2
L
4 Apr
@ Omiya Ardija
0–3
L
28 Mar
vs Parceiro Nagano
5–1
W
15 Mar
vs Fukushima United
2–1
W
1.7Scored / game
1.5Conceded / game
67%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Iwaki and FC Gifu.
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 74% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.28.
Who will win Iwaki vs FC Gifu?
On our numbers Iwaki have a 59% chance of winning, the draw 21% and FC Gifu 20%.
How many goals will there be in Iwaki vs FC Gifu?
We expect about 2.7 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 51% likely and both teams score 57% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Iwaki vs FC Gifu?
Our predicted score is Iwaki 1–1 FC Gifu, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.7 goals in total.
When is Iwaki vs FC Gifu?
Iwaki vs FC Gifu (J2 League) kicks off on Wednesday 29 April 2026 at 05:00 (West Africa Time) at Iwaki Greenfield.
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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