Very strong pick · fair odds 1.28 · bookmaker 1.22 · Won ✓
9/10Rating
1.22Odds
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Value bet: Ehime FC to win @ 2.20 – our chance 49% vs 45% implied by the price (edge +7%). Bigger price, more risk. Lost ✗
Quick tips for this match
ResultEhime FC to win ✗49% · @2.20
Double chanceEither team to win ✓78% · @1.28
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗53% · @1.80
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✓78% · @1.22
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–0 ✗14% · fair 7.30
Ehime FC vs Imabari preview and prediction
The match
Ehime FC host Imabari in the J2 League on Wednesday 29 April, with kick-off at 09:00 (WAT) at Ningineer Stadium.
Form guide
Ehime FC's last 5: WWWWL Most recently they beat Kamatamare Sanuki 3–0 at home. At home they have won 3 and lost 0 of their last 3. They average 1.5 scored and 0.5 conceded. 4 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Imabari's last 5: LLLWL Most recently they lost to Kataller Toyama 1–2 at home. On the road they have won 0 and lost 3 of their last 3. Goals have dried up – just 0.5 per game.
Ehime FC arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.5 points a game against 0.5.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 5 April 2026, finished Imabari 0–1 Ehime FC.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.3 goals: 1.3 for Ehime FC and 0.9 for Imabari. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 42%, both teams to score at 53%.
Betting angles
Win chances: Ehime FC 49%, draw 22%, Imabari 29%.
Both teams to score: yes (53%) at 1.80.
Value angle: Ehime FC to win at 2.20 – 49% on our numbers against 45% implied by the price.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Under 3.5 goals – a 78% chance at odds of 1.22. Predicted score: Ehime FC 1–0 Imabari. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Ehime FC49%fair 2.06 · @2.20
Draw22%fair 4.48 · @3.10
Imabari29%fair 3.43 · @3.10
2.28Expected goals
1.34Ehime FC xG
0.94Imabari xG
53%Both score
42%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–014%
1–113%
0–010%
0–110%
2–09%
2–19%
From our goals model: Ehime FC 1.3 – 0.9 Imabari expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 78% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.22.
Who will win Ehime FC vs Imabari?
On our numbers Ehime FC have a 49% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Imabari 29%.
How many goals will there be in Ehime FC vs Imabari?
We expect about 2.3 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 42% likely and both teams score 53% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Ehime FC vs Imabari?
Our predicted score is Ehime FC 1–0 Imabari, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.3 goals in total.
When is Ehime FC vs Imabari?
Ehime FC vs Imabari (J2 League) kicks off on Wednesday 29 April 2026 at 09:00 (West Africa Time) at Ningineer 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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