Good pick · fair odds 1.62 · bookmaker 1.85 · Lost ✗
5/10Rating
1.85Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultTochigi City to win ✗62% · @1.85
Double chanceEither team to win ✓83% · @1.25
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓64% · @1.53
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓83% · fair 1.21
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗10% · fair 10.11
Tochigi City vs Imabari preview and prediction
The match
The J2 League sees Tochigi City take on Imabari on Saturday 3 October, kicking off at 09:00 (WAT) at City Football Station. Tochigi City are 18th with 12 points from 16 games (in the bottom three), while Imabari sit 19th on 12 points (in the bottom three). Only goal difference separates the two sides, so there is plenty riding on it.
Form guide
Tochigi City's last 5: LLLLD Most recently they lost to Sanfrecce Hiroshima 0–2 at home. They average 1.0 scored and 1.8 conceded.
Imabari's last 5: LLLWD Most recently they lost to Shonan Bellmare 1–2 at home. On the road they have won 0 and lost 3 of their last 4. Goals have dried up – just 0.8 per game.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.2 goals: 2.1 for Tochigi City and 1.1 for Imabari. That suggests an open game – over 2.5 goals is 62% likely and both teams score in 64% of our simulations. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Betting angles
Win chances: Tochigi City 62%, draw 17%, Imabari 21%.
Both teams to score: yes (64%) at 1.53.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Tochigi City to win – a 62% chance at odds of 1.85, above our fair price of 1.62, so there is value in it. Predicted score: Tochigi City 2–1 Imabari. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Tochigi City62%fair 1.62 · @1.85
Draw17%fair 5.84 · @3.50
Imabari21%fair 4.73 · @3.40
3.19Expected goals
2.09Tochigi City xG
1.10Imabari xG
64%Both score
62%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
2–110%
1–19%
2–09%
1–09%
3–17%
3–06%
From our goals model: Tochigi City 2.1 – 1.1 Imabari 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
Tochigi City to win✗
62%
1.62
1.85 ▲
Double chance
Either team to win✓
83%
1.21
1.25
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
64%
1.56
1.53
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
83%
1.21
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
62%
1.62
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
60%
1.65
–
Half-time result
Tochigi City ahead at half-time✗
44%
2.25
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Tochigi City / FT Tochigi City✗
38%
2.61
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
10%
10.11
–
Form
Tochigi City – last 6
LLLLDW
29 Sep
vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima
0–2
L
26 Sep
@ Tokushima Vortis
0–3
L
23 Sep
@ Machida Zelvia
1–2
L
20 Sep
vs Vegalta Sendai
1–3
L
12 Sep
@ Kataller Toyama
0–0
D
6 Sep
@ Consadole Sapporo
4–1
W
1.0Scored / game
1.8Conceded / game
50%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Imabari – last 6
LLLWDL
26 Sep
vs Shonan Bellmare
1–2
L
23 Sep
@ Kashiwa Reysol
0–4
L
19 Sep
@ Yokohama FC
1–2
L
12 Sep
vs Sagan Tosu
1–0
W
6 Sep
@ Oita Trinita
1–1
D
2 Sep
@ Kanazawa
1–2
L
0.8Scored / game
1.8Conceded / game
67%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Tochigi City and Imabari.
What is the prediction for Tochigi City vs Imabari?
Our pick is Tochigi City to win with a 62% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.85.
Who will win Tochigi City vs Imabari?
On our numbers Tochigi City have a 62% chance of winning, the draw 17% and Imabari 21%.
How many goals will there be in Tochigi City vs Imabari?
We expect about 3.2 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 62% likely and both teams score 64% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Tochigi City vs Imabari?
Our predicted score is Tochigi City 2–1 Imabari, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.2 goals in total.
When is Tochigi City vs Imabari?
Tochigi City vs Imabari (J2 League) kicks off on Saturday 3 October 2026 at 09:00 (West Africa Time) at City Football Station.
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.
