Blaublitz Akita vs Albirex Niigata preview and prediction
The match
The J2 League sees Blaublitz Akita take on Albirex Niigata on Saturday 26 September, kicking off at 09:00 (WAT) at Soyu Stadium. Blaublitz Akita are 12th with 20 points from 16 games (in the bottom half), while Albirex Niigata sit 1st on 32 points (top of the table). A gap of 12 points shows the difference in quality this season.
Form guide
Blaublitz Akita's last 5: DWDLL Most recently they drew with Shonan Bellmare 1–1 away. They average 1.0 scored and 1.3 conceded.
Albirex Niigata's last 5: WWLWW Most recently they beat Jubilo Iwata 2–1 at home. On the road they have won 2 and lost 1 of their last 3. They average 1.3 scored and 2.2 conceded.
Albirex Niigata arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.0 points a game against 0.8.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.5 goals: 1.3 for Blaublitz Akita and 1.2 for Albirex Niigata. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 43%, both teams to score at 50%.
Our pre-match pick was Under 3.5 goals – a 77% chance at odds of 1.22. Predicted score: Blaublitz Akita 1–1 Albirex Niigata. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Blaublitz Akita40%fair 2.49 · @2.45
Draw25%fair 4.07 · @3.10
Albirex Niigata35%fair 2.83 · @2.90
2.46Expected goals
1.28Blaublitz Akita xG
1.18Albirex Niigata xG
50%Both score
43%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–113%
1–011%
0–110%
0–09%
2–18%
1–28%
From our goals model: Blaublitz Akita 1.3 – 1.2 Albirex Niigata 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
Blaublitz Akita to win✗
40%
2.49
2.45
Double chance
Either team to win✗
75%
1.33
1.36
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
50%
1.99
1.83
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
68%
1.46
1.40
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✗
57%
1.76
1.62
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
77%
1.31
1.22
Half-time result
Level at half-time✓
45%
2.25
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Blaublitz Akita / FT Blaublitz Akita✗
22%
4.49
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–0✗
11%
9.17
–
Form
Blaublitz Akita – last 6
DWDLLL
19 Sep
@ Shonan Bellmare
1–1
D
12 Sep
vs Tokushima Vortis
4–1
W
6 Sep
vs Omiya Ardija
0–0
D
2 Sep
@ Ehime FC
0–1
L
29 Aug
@ Vanraure Hachinohe
0–1
L
26 Aug
@ Imabari
1–4
L
1.0Scored / game
1.3Conceded / game
50%Both scored
33%Over 2.5
Albirex Niigata – last 6
WWLWWL
19 Sep
vs Jubilo Iwata
2–1
W
13 Sep
vs Montedio Yamagata
1–0
W
6 Sep
@ Yokohama FC
0–5
L
2 Sep
@ Thespakusatsu Gunma
2–1
W
29 Aug
@ Iwaki
3–2
W
26 Aug
vs Kagoshima United
0–4
L
1.3Scored / game
2.2Conceded / game
50%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Blaublitz Akita and Albirex Niigata.
What is the prediction for Blaublitz Akita vs Albirex Niigata?
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 77% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.22.
Who will win Blaublitz Akita vs Albirex Niigata?
On our numbers Blaublitz Akita have a 40% chance of winning, the draw 25% and Albirex Niigata 35%.
How many goals will there be in Blaublitz Akita vs Albirex Niigata?
We expect about 2.5 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 43% likely and both teams score 50% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Blaublitz Akita vs Albirex Niigata?
Our predicted score is Blaublitz Akita 1–1 Albirex Niigata, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.5 goals in total.
When is Blaublitz Akita vs Albirex Niigata?
Blaublitz Akita vs Albirex Niigata (J2 League) kicks off on Saturday 26 September 2026 at 09:00 (West Africa Time) at Soyu 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.
