Albirex Niigata vs Kochi United: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
06:00 WAT, Saturday 7 March: Albirex Niigata v Kochi United in the J2 League, played at Denka Big Swan Stadium.
Current form
Albirex Niigata, last 3: WWL Their latest outing: 2–0 win over Imabari, away. Goals for and against: 1.7 scored, 1.3 conceded per game. Defensively they have kept 2 clean sheets in that run.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Albirex Niigata 1.7 xG, Kochi United 1.2 xG – a total near 2.9. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 53%, GG 57%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Albirex Niigata 53%, draw 24%, Kochi United 24%.
Lower-risk option: Albirex Niigata or draw (76%) at 1.17.
GG/NG: GG (57%) at 1.75.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 1.5 goals (76%, odds 1.28). Most likely score in line with that pick: Albirex Niigata 1–1 Kochi United. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Albirex Niigata53%fair 1.90 · @1.75
Draw24%fair 4.19 · @3.55
Kochi United24%fair 4.25 · @4.10
2.88Expected goals
1.72Albirex Niigata xG
1.15Kochi United xG
57%Both score
53%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–111%
1–010%
2–110%
2–08%
0–16%
1–26%
From our goals model: Albirex Niigata 1.7 – 1.2 Kochi United expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Team ratings (Betarazi)
Albirex Niigata
Kochi United
Attack vs J2 League average
+12%
-7%
Goals conceded vs average
+4%
+1%
Our expected goals here
1.57
1.16
Our own ratings from every J2 League result in the last 14 months, recent games counting more. Attack +20% = scores 20% more than an average side; goals conceded −20% = a tighter defence than average. They feed into every chance on this page.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Albirex Niigata to win✗
53%
1.90
1.75
Double chance
Albirex Niigata or draw✓
76%
1.31
1.17
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
57%
1.75
1.75
Draw no bet
Albirex Niigata (draw no bet)
69%
1.45
–
Asian handicap
Kochi United +1 (Asian handicap)✓
64%
1.56
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
76%
1.32
1.28
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
53%
1.89
1.85
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
69%
1.45
1.33
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
84%
1.20
–
First team to score
Albirex Niigata to score first✗
56%
1.77
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
40%
2.49
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Albirex Niigata / FT Albirex Niigata✗
31%
3.23
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
10%
10.37
–
Recent results
Albirex Niigata – last 3
WWL
1 Mar
@ Imabari
2–0
W
22 Feb
@ Kamatamare Sanuki
3–0
W
15 Feb
@ Tokushima Vortis
0–4
L
1.7Scored / game
1.3Conceded / game
0%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Kochi United – last 2
WW
1 Mar
vs Nara Club
2–0
W
22 Feb
vs Kanazawa
3–2
W
2.5Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
50%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Albirex Niigata and Kochi United.
What is the prediction for Albirex Niigata vs Kochi United?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 76% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.28.
Who will win Albirex Niigata vs Kochi United?
On our numbers Albirex Niigata have a 53% chance of winning, the draw 24% and Kochi United 24%.
How many goals will there be in Albirex Niigata vs Kochi United?
We expect about 2.9 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 53% likely and both teams score 57% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Albirex Niigata vs Kochi United?
Our predicted score is Albirex Niigata 1–1 Kochi United, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.9 goals in total.
When is Albirex Niigata vs Kochi United?
Albirex Niigata vs Kochi United (J2 League) kicks off on Saturday 7 March 2026 at 06:00 (West Africa Time) at Denka Big Swan Stadium.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
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