J2 League · Japan · JIT Recycle Ink StadiumVentforet Kofu vs Albirex Niigata prediction & analysis
Over 1.5 goals
Strong pick · fair odds 1.36 · bookmaker 1.33 · Lost ✗
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From our goals model: Ventforet Kofu 1.2 – 1.6 Albirex Niigata expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Our analysis
Albirex Niigata shade it despite being away from home – 48% to win, against 30% for Ventforet Kofu.
Ventforet Kofu have taken 5 points from their last 6 matches (1W 2D 3L), scoring 0.8 and conceding 2.2 per game. Albirex Niigata have 10 points from their last 6 (3W 1D 2L), averaging 1.7 scored and 2.0 conceded. Albirex Niigata come into this in clearly the better form.
We expect around 2.7 goals (1.2 for Ventforet Kofu, 1.6 for Albirex Niigata). That is close to an average game for goals: over 2.5 at 49%, both teams to score at 53%. Recent matches involving both teams have mostly gone over 2.5. Most likely scores: 1–1 (12%), 0–1 (10%), 1–2 (9%).
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals at a 73% chance – the bookmaker price of 1.33 is close to our fair price of 1.36.
Every market, with fair odds
| Market | Most likely | Chance | Fair odds | Bookmaker |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match result | Albirex Niigata to win ✓ | 48% | 2.07 | 2.10 |
| Double chance | Either team to win ✓ | 78% | 1.28 | 1.33 |
| Both teams to score | Both teams to score ✗ | 53% | 1.89 | 1.83 |
| Over/under 1.5 goals | Over 1.5 goals ✗ | 73% | 1.36 | 1.33 |
| Over/under 2.5 goals | Under 2.5 goals ✓ | 51% | 1.94 | 1.73 |
| Over/under 3.5 goals | Under 3.5 goals ✓ | 73% | 1.38 | 1.25 |
| Half-time result | Level at half-time ✓ | 42% | 2.41 | – |
| Half-time / full-time | HT Albirex Niigata / FT Albirex Niigata ✗ | 28% | 3.55 | – |
| Correct score | Correct score 0–1 ✓ | 10% | 9.86 | – |
Form
Ventforet Kofu – last 6
| 31 Oct | @ Imabari | 1–1 | D |
| 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 |
Albirex Niigata – last 6
| 31 Oct | vs Kataller Toyama | 2–3 | L |
| 25 Oct | vs Vegalta Sendai | 2–1 | W |
| 21 Oct | vs Sagan Tosu | 2–1 | W |
| 17 Oct | @ Oita Trinita | 1–5 | L |
| 11 Oct | @ Shonan Bellmare | 1–1 | D |
| 3 Oct | vs Tokushima Vortis | 2–1 | W |
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Ventforet Kofu and Albirex Niigata.
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 Ventforet Kofu vs Albirex Niigata?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 73% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.33.
Who will win Ventforet Kofu vs Albirex Niigata?
On our numbers Ventforet Kofu have a 30% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Albirex Niigata 48%.
How many goals will there be in Ventforet Kofu vs Albirex Niigata?
We expect about 2.7 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 49% likely and both teams score 53% of the time on our projection.
When is Ventforet Kofu vs Albirex Niigata?
Ventforet Kofu vs Albirex Niigata (J2 League) kicks off on Tuesday 3 November 2026 at 06:00 (West Africa Time) at JIT Recycle Ink 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.