Imabari host Omiya Ardija in the J2 League on Saturday 15 August, with kick-off at 11:00 (WAT) at ASICS Satoyama Stadium. Imabari are 19th with 12 points from 16 games (in the bottom three), while Omiya Ardija sit 5th on 30 points (in the top half). A gap of 18 points shows the difference in quality this season.
Form guide
Imabari's last 5: LLLLW Most recently they lost to Iwaki 1–2 away. At home they have won 1 and lost 2 of their last 3. They average 1.2 scored and 1.5 conceded.
Omiya Ardija's last 5: WDWLW Most recently they beat Albirex Niigata 1–0 at home. On the road they have won 1 and lost 1 of their last 3. They average 1.5 scored and 1.2 conceded.
Omiya Ardija arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.7 points a game against 1.0.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.4 goals: 1.1 for Imabari and 1.3 for Omiya Ardija. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 46%, both teams to score at 58%. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Our pre-match pick was Under 3.5 goals – a 75% chance at odds of 1.33. Predicted score: Imabari 1–1 Omiya Ardija. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Imabari34%fair 2.91 · @3.05
Draw21%fair 4.77 · @3.35
Omiya Ardija45%fair 2.24 · @2.16
2.35Expected goals
1.07Imabari xG
1.28Omiya Ardija xG
58%Both score
46%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–113%
0–112%
1–010%
0–010%
1–28%
0–28%
From our goals model: Imabari 1.1 – 1.3 Omiya Ardija 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
Omiya Ardija to win✓
45%
2.24
2.16
Double chance
Either team to win✓
79%
1.27
1.25
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
58%
1.71
1.67
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
70%
1.42
1.28
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✗
54%
1.86
1.90
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
75%
1.34
1.33
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
46%
2.19
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Omiya Ardija / FT Omiya Ardija✓
24%
4.20
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✗
8%
11.96
–
Form
Imabari – last 6
LLLLWW
9 Aug
@ Iwaki
1–2
L
22 Jul
@ Vissel Kobe
1–2
L
31 May
vs FC Ryukyu
1–2
L
17 May
vs Kamatamare Sanuki
1–2
L
9 May
@ Osaka
2–1
W
6 May
vs Kochi United
1–0
W
1.2Scored / game
1.5Conceded / game
83%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Omiya Ardija – last 6
WDWLWL
8 Aug
vs Albirex Niigata
1–0
W
1 Aug
@ Urawa
2–2
D
6 Jun
vs Kochi United
2–1
W
30 May
@ Yokohama FC
1–2
L
23 May
@ FC Gifu
2–0
W
17 May
vs Parceiro Nagano
1–2
L
1.5Scored / game
1.2Conceded / game
67%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Imabari and Omiya Ardija.
What is the prediction for Imabari vs Omiya Ardija?
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 75% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.33.
Who will win Imabari vs Omiya Ardija?
On our numbers Imabari have a 34% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Omiya Ardija 45%.
How many goals will there be in Imabari vs Omiya Ardija?
We expect about 2.4 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 46% likely and both teams score 58% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Imabari vs Omiya Ardija?
Our predicted score is Imabari 1–1 Omiya Ardija, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.4 goals in total.
When is Imabari vs Omiya Ardija?
Imabari vs Omiya Ardija (J2 League) kicks off on Saturday 15 August 2026 at 11:00 (West Africa Time) at ASICS Satoyama 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.
