Imabari vs Tokushima Vortis: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Sunday 22 March the J2 League brings Imabari against Tokushima Vortis at Arigato Service Dream. Kick-off: 06:00 WAT. In the table, Imabari are 19th, in the drop zone, on 12 points after 16 matches; Tokushima Vortis are 15th (lower half) with 17.
Current form
Imabari, last 5: LLLWL Their latest outing: 0–2 defeat to Kochi United, away. Scoring is the worry: just 0.4 goals a game.
Tokushima Vortis, last 5: WWWLW Their latest outing: 1–0 win over Kamatamare Sanuki, at home. Scoring is no problem – 2.2 a game lately. Defensively they have kept 4 clean sheets in that run.
Momentum favours Tokushima Vortis, collecting 2.4 points per game to 0.6 for Imabari.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Imabari 1.0 xG, Tokushima Vortis 1.3 xG – a total near 2.4. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 45%, GG 57%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to stay under 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Imabari 29%, draw 27%, Tokushima Vortis 44%.
GG/NG: GG (57%) at 1.67.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Under 3.5 goals (75%, odds 1.30). Most likely score in line with that pick: Imabari 1–1 Tokushima Vortis. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Imabari29%fair 3.42 · @2.95
Draw27%fair 3.67 · @3.20
Tokushima Vortis44%fair 2.30 · @2.25
2.38Expected goals
1.05Imabari xG
1.34Tokushima Vortis xG
57%Both score
45%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–113%
0–112%
1–010%
0–09%
1–29%
0–28%
From our goals model: Imabari 1.0 – 1.3 Tokushima Vortis expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Team ratings (Betarazi)
Imabari
Tokushima Vortis
Attack vs J2 League average
-18%
-19%
Goals conceded vs average
+27%
-15%
Our expected goals here
0.97
1.23
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
Tokushima Vortis to win✗
44%
2.30
2.25
Double chance
Either team to win✓
73%
1.37
1.28
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
57%
1.75
1.67
Draw no bet
Tokushima Vortis (draw no bet)✗
60%
1.67
–
Asian handicap
Imabari +1 (Asian handicap)✓
74%
1.35
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
70%
1.43
1.30
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✗
55%
1.83
1.80
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
75%
1.33
1.30
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
91%
1.10
–
First team to score
Tokushima Vortis to score first✗
51%
1.96
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
45%
2.21
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Tokushima Vortis / FT Tokushima Vortis✗
25%
3.97
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✗
9%
11.59
–
Recent results
Imabari – last 5
LLLWL
14 Mar
@ Kochi United
0–2
L
8 Mar
@ Kamatamare Sanuki
0–1
L
1 Mar
vs Albirex Niigata
0–2
L
22 Feb
vs Osaka
2–0
W
14 Feb
@ Nara Club
0–1
L
0.4Scored / game
1.2Conceded / game
0%Both scored
0%Over 2.5
Tokushima Vortis – last 5
WWWLW
15 Mar
vs Kamatamare Sanuki
1–0
W
8 Mar
@ Kanazawa
4–0
W
28 Feb
@ Ehime FC
1–0
W
22 Feb
vs Kataller Toyama
1–3
L
15 Feb
vs Albirex Niigata
4–0
W
2.2Scored / game
0.6Conceded / game
20%Both scored
60%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Imabari and Tokushima Vortis.
What is the prediction for Imabari vs Tokushima Vortis?
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 75% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.30.
Who will win Imabari vs Tokushima Vortis?
On our numbers Imabari have a 29% chance of winning, the draw 27% and Tokushima Vortis 44%.
How many goals will there be in Imabari vs Tokushima Vortis?
We expect about 2.4 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 45% likely and both teams score 57% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Imabari vs Tokushima Vortis?
Our predicted score is Imabari 1–1 Tokushima Vortis, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.4 goals in total.
When is Imabari vs Tokushima Vortis?
Imabari vs Tokushima Vortis (J2 League) kicks off on Sunday 22 March 2026 at 06:00 (West Africa Time) at Arigato Service Dream.
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.