Montedio Yamagata vs Tochigi City: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Sunday 29 March the J2 League brings Montedio Yamagata against Tochigi City at ND Soft Stadium Yamagata. Kick-off: 06:00 WAT. In the table, Montedio Yamagata are 14th, lower half, on 19 points after 16 matches; Tochigi City are 18th (in the drop zone) with 12.
Current form
Montedio Yamagata, last 5: LLLLW Their latest outing: 0–1 defeat to Vegalta Sendai, at home. Scoring is the worry: just 0.8 goals a game.
Tochigi City, last 5: LWLLL Their latest outing: 2–3 defeat to Tochigi SC, away. Away from home the record reads 1 won, 2 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.0 scored, 2.4 conceded per game.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Montedio Yamagata 1.5 xG, Tochigi City 1.2 xG – a total near 2.6. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 48%, GG 58%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Montedio Yamagata 41%, draw 28%, Tochigi City 31%.
GG/NG: GG (58%) at 1.67.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 1.5 goals (72%, odds 1.33). Most likely score in line with that pick: Montedio Yamagata 1–1 Tochigi City. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Montedio Yamagata41%fair 2.44 · @2.40
Draw28%fair 3.55 · @2.85
Tochigi City31%fair 3.24 · @3.00
2.64Expected goals
1.46Montedio Yamagata xG
1.18Tochigi City xG
58%Both score
48%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–112%
1–010%
2–19%
0–18%
2–08%
1–27%
From our goals model: Montedio Yamagata 1.5 – 1.2 Tochigi City expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Team ratings (Betarazi)
Montedio Yamagata
Tochigi City
Attack vs J2 League average
-27%
+1%
Goals conceded vs average
-13%
+37%
Our expected goals here
1.39
1.05
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
Montedio Yamagata to win✗
41%
2.44
2.40
Double chance
Either team to win✓
72%
1.39
1.33
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
58%
1.73
1.67
Draw no bet
Montedio Yamagata (draw no bet)✗
57%
1.75
–
Asian handicap
Tochigi City +1 (Asian handicap)✓
73%
1.38
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
72%
1.38
1.33
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✗
52%
1.93
1.77
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
72%
1.38
1.30
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
87%
1.15
–
First team to score
Montedio Yamagata to score first✗
51%
1.95
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
43%
2.35
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Montedio Yamagata / FT Montedio Yamagata✗
26%
3.89
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
9%
11.14
–
Recent results
Montedio Yamagata – last 5
LLLLW
22 Mar
vs Vegalta Sendai
0–1
L
14 Mar
@ Shonan Bellmare
1–2
L
8 Mar
vs Blaublitz Akita
0–1
L
1 Mar
@ Sagamihara
1–2
L
15 Feb
@ Tochigi SC
2–1
W
0.8Scored / game
1.4Conceded / game
60%Both scored
60%Over 2.5
Tochigi City – last 5
LWLLL
22 Mar
@ Tochigi SC
2–3
L
15 Mar
@ Vanraure Hachinohe
1–0
W
28 Feb
vs Shonan Bellmare
1–3
L
22 Feb
@ Yokohama FC
1–5
L
15 Feb
vs Blaublitz Akita
0–1
L
1.0Scored / game
2.4Conceded / game
60%Both scored
60%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Montedio Yamagata and Tochigi City.
What is the prediction for Montedio Yamagata vs Tochigi City?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 72% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.33.
Who will win Montedio Yamagata vs Tochigi City?
On our numbers Montedio Yamagata have a 41% chance of winning, the draw 28% and Tochigi City 31%.
How many goals will there be in Montedio Yamagata vs Tochigi City?
We expect about 2.6 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 48% likely and both teams score 58% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Montedio Yamagata vs Tochigi City?
Our predicted score is Montedio Yamagata 1–1 Tochigi City, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.6 goals in total.
When is Montedio Yamagata vs Tochigi City?
Montedio Yamagata vs Tochigi City (J2 League) kicks off on Sunday 29 March 2026 at 06:00 (West Africa Time) at ND Soft Stadium Yamagata.
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.