Ventforet Kofu vs Omiya Ardija: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Saturday 28 March the J2 League brings Ventforet Kofu against Omiya Ardija at JIT Recycle Ink Stadium. Kick-off: 06:00 WAT. In the table, Ventforet Kofu are 20th, in the drop zone, on 12 points after 16 matches; Omiya Ardija are 5th (upper half) with 30. There are 18 points between them, and the seasons have gone in opposite directions.
Current form
Ventforet Kofu, last 5: LLWWW Their latest outing: 0–1 defeat to Consadole Sapporo, away. In their own stadium the record reads 2 won, 1 lost from 3. Scoring is the worry: just 0.8 goals a game. Defensively they have kept 3 clean sheets in that run.
Omiya Ardija, last 5: WLWWW Their latest outing: 4–1 win over Jubilo Iwata, away. 3.2 goals per outing makes them dangerous.
Momentum favours Omiya Ardija, collecting 2.4 points per game to 1.8 for Ventforet Kofu.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Ventforet Kofu 1.1 xG, Omiya Ardija 1.9 xG – a total near 2.9. Both nets should be busy – over 2.5 sits at 54% and GG at 58%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Ventforet Kofu 26%, draw 23%, Omiya Ardija 51%.
GG/NG: GG (58%) at 1.65.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 1.5 goals (77%, odds 1.25). Most likely score in line with that pick: Ventforet Kofu 1–1 Omiya Ardija. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Ventforet Kofu26%fair 3.88 · @3.35
Draw23%fair 4.33 · @3.40
Omiya Ardija51%fair 1.95 · @2.00
2.93Expected goals
1.07Ventforet Kofu xG
1.86Omiya Ardija xG
58%Both score
54%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–111%
0–110%
1–210%
0–29%
1–36%
1–06%
From our goals model: Ventforet Kofu 1.1 – 1.9 Omiya Ardija expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Team ratings (Betarazi)
Ventforet Kofu
Omiya Ardija
Attack vs J2 League average
-28%
+41%
Goals conceded vs average
+23%
-6%
Our expected goals here
0.95
2.07
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
Omiya Ardija to win✗
51%
1.95
2.00
Double chance
Either team to win✓
77%
1.30
1.25
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
58%
1.74
1.65
Draw no bet
Omiya Ardija (draw no bet)✗
67%
1.50
–
Asian handicap
Ventforet Kofu +1.5 (Asian handicap)✓
68%
1.47
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
77%
1.31
1.25
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
54%
1.85
1.80
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
68%
1.48
1.35
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
83%
1.21
–
First team to score
Omiya Ardija to score first✗
60%
1.67
–
Half-time result
Omiya Ardija ahead at half-time✗
41%
2.44
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Omiya Ardija / FT Omiya Ardija✗
35%
2.88
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✗
10%
10.12
–
Recent results
Ventforet Kofu – last 5
LLWWW
21 Mar
@ Consadole Sapporo
0–1
L
14 Mar
vs Iwaki
0–1
L
8 Mar
@ FC Gifu
1–0
W
28 Feb
vs Matsumoto Yamaga
1–0
W
14 Feb
vs Parceiro Nagano
2–0
W
0.8Scored / game
0.4Conceded / game
0%Both scored
0%Over 2.5
Omiya Ardija – last 5
WLWWW
21 Mar
@ Jubilo Iwata
4–1
W
14 Mar
vs Fujieda MYFC
1–2
L
28 Feb
@ Parceiro Nagano
2–1
W
21 Feb
vs Fukushima United
6–0
W
14 Feb
vs Consadole Sapporo
3–2
W
3.2Scored / game
1.2Conceded / game
80%Both scored
100%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Ventforet Kofu and Omiya Ardija.
What is the prediction for Ventforet Kofu vs Omiya Ardija?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 77% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.
Who will win Ventforet Kofu vs Omiya Ardija?
On our numbers Ventforet Kofu have a 26% chance of winning, the draw 23% and Omiya Ardija 51%.
How many goals will there be in Ventforet Kofu vs Omiya Ardija?
We expect about 2.9 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 54% likely and both teams score 58% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Ventforet Kofu vs Omiya Ardija?
Our predicted score is Ventforet Kofu 1–1 Omiya Ardija, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.9 goals in total.
When is Ventforet Kofu vs Omiya Ardija?
Ventforet Kofu vs Omiya Ardija (J2 League) kicks off on Saturday 28 March 2026 at 06:00 (West Africa Time) at JIT Recycle Ink 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.