Shonan Bellmare vs Tochigi City prediction & analysis

Shonan Bellmare vs Tochigi City preview and prediction

The match

Tochigi City travel to Lemon Gas Stadium in the J2 League on Saturday 2 May (06:00 WAT) to face Shonan Bellmare. Shonan Bellmare are 10th with 23 points from 16 games (in the top half), while Tochigi City sit 18th on 12 points (in the bottom three).

Form guide

Shonan Bellmare's last 5: LWWWW Most recently they lost to Thespakusatsu Gunma 1–2 at home. They are scoring freely – 2.0 goals a game.

Tochigi City's last 5: LWLLW Most recently they lost to Sagamihara 0–1 away. On the road they have won 1 and lost 3 of their last 4. They average 1.3 scored and 2.5 conceded.

Shonan Bellmare arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.5 points a game against 1.0.

Head to head

The last meeting, on 28 February 2026, finished Tochigi City 1–3 Shonan Bellmare.

Goals outlook

Our model expects about 3.1 goals: 2.0 for Shonan Bellmare and 1.1 for Tochigi City. Expect chances at both ends: over 2.5 sits at 60% and both teams to score at 60%. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.

Betting angles

• Win chances: Shonan Bellmare 59%, draw 19%, Tochigi City 22%.
• Both teams to score: yes (60%) at 1.70.

Our prediction

Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 60% chance at odds of 1.70, above our fair price of 1.67, so there is value in it. Predicted score: Shonan Bellmare 1–1 Tochigi City. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.