J2 League · Japan · Arigato Service DreamImabari vs Ventforet Kofu prediction & analysis
Both teams to score
Good pick · fair odds 1.70 · bookmaker 1.73 · Won ✓
Quick tips for this match
Win chances
Most likely scores
From our goals model: Imabari 1.7 – 1.3 Ventforet Kofu expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Our analysis
Imabari hold the edge on home soil with a 47% chance of winning, against 31% for Ventforet Kofu.
Imabari have taken 7 points from their last 6 matches (2W 1D 3L), scoring 1.5 and conceding 1.8 per game. Ventforet Kofu have 4 points from their last 6 (1W 1D 4L), averaging 0.8 scored and 2.8 conceded.
We expect around 3.0 goals (1.7 for Imabari, 1.3 for Ventforet Kofu). That points to an open game – over 2.5 goals is 58% likely and both teams score 59% of the time on this projection. Recent matches involving both teams have mostly gone over 2.5. Most likely scores: 1–1 (11%), 2–1 (9%), 1–0 (8%).
Our pick is Both teams to score at a 59% chance – the bookmaker price of 1.73 is close to our fair price of 1.70.
Every market, with fair odds
| Market | Most likely | Chance | Fair odds | Bookmaker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match result | Imabari to win ✗ | 47% | 2.14 | 2.00 |
| Double chance | Either team to win ✗ | 78% | 1.28 | 1.30 |
| Both teams to score | Both teams to score ✓ | 59% | 1.70 | 1.73 |
| Over/under 1.5 goals | Over 1.5 goals ✓ | 80% | 1.25 | – |
| Over/under 2.5 goals | Over 2.5 goals ✗ | 58% | 1.73 | – |
| Over/under 3.5 goals | Under 3.5 goals ✓ | 65% | 1.55 | – |
| Half-time result | Level at half-time ✗ | 39% | 2.53 | – |
| Half-time / full-time | HT Imabari / FT Imabari ✗ | 28% | 3.61 | – |
| Correct score | Correct score 2–1 ✗ | 9% | 10.79 | – |
Form
Imabari – last 6
| 25 Oct | @ Blaublitz Akita | 0–1 | L |
| 21 Oct | @ Vegalta Sendai | 1–3 | L |
| 17 Oct | vs Vanraure Hachinohe | 3–3 | D |
| 10 Oct | @ Tokushima Vortis | 2–1 | W |
| 3 Oct | @ Tochigi City | 2–1 | W |
| 26 Sep | vs Shonan Bellmare | 1–2 | L |
Ventforet Kofu – last 6
| 25 Oct | @ Oita Trinita | 1–1 | D |
| 21 Oct | vs Yokohama FC | 0–3 | L |
| 18 Oct | @ Iwaki | 0–5 | L |
| 10 Oct | vs Tochigi City | 2–1 | W |
| 3 Oct | vs Kataller Toyama | 1–2 | L |
| 26 Sep | @ Omiya Ardija | 1–5 | L |
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Imabari and Ventforet Kofu.
J2 League table
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Albirex Niigata | 16 | -1 | 32 |
| 2 |  Yokohama FC | 16 | +15 | 31 |
| 3 |  Kataller Toyama | 16 | +14 | 31 |
| 4 |  Vegalta Sendai | 16 | +13 | 30 |
| 5 |  Omiya Ardija | 16 | +12 | 30 |
| 6 |  Tegevajaro Miyazaki | 16 | +9 | 29 |
| 7 |  Consadole Sapporo | 16 | +3 | 26 |
| 8 |  Iwaki | 16 | +4 | 23 |
| 9 |  Jubilo Iwata | 16 | +2 | 23 |
| 10 |  Shonan Bellmare | 16 | +1 | 23 |
| 11 |  Oita Trinita | 16 | +5 | 22 |
| 12 |  Blaublitz Akita | 16 | 0 | 20 |
| 13 |  Sagan Tosu | 16 | -3 | 20 |
| 14 |  Montedio Yamagata | 16 | -2 | 19 |
| 15 |  Tokushima Vortis | 16 | -5 | 17 |
| 16 |  Fujieda MYFC | 16 | -4 | 16 |
| 17 |  Vanraure Hachinohe | 16 | -15 | 14 |
| 18 |  Tochigi City | 16 | -10 | 12 |
| 19 |  Imabari | 16 | -16 | 12 |
| 20 |  Ventforet Kofu | 16 | -22 | 12 |
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What is the prediction for Imabari vs Ventforet Kofu?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 59% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.73.
Who will win Imabari vs Ventforet Kofu?
On our numbers Imabari have a 47% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Ventforet Kofu 31%.
How many goals will there be in Imabari vs Ventforet Kofu?
We expect about 3.0 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 58% likely and both teams score 59% of the time on our projection.
When is Imabari vs Ventforet Kofu?
Imabari vs Ventforet Kofu (J2 League) kicks off on Saturday 31 October 2026 at 06:05 (West Africa Time) at Arigato Service Dream.
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.