Albirex Niigata vs Kanazawa: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Saturday 4 April the J2 League brings Albirex Niigata against Kanazawa at Denka Big Swan Stadium. Kick-off: 06:00 WAT.
Current form
Albirex Niigata, last 4: LWWL Their latest outing: 2–3 defeat to Kataller Toyama, at home. Goals for and against: 1.8 scored, 1.8 conceded per game. Defensively they have kept 2 clean sheets in that run.
Kanazawa, last 5: LWLWL Their latest outing: 1–5 defeat to Nara Club, away. Away from home the record reads 1 won, 2 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.2 scored, 2.4 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, Kanazawa 1.1 xG – a total near 2.8. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 51%, GG 59%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Albirex Niigata 51%, draw 26%, Kanazawa 23%.
Lower-risk option: Albirex Niigata or draw (77%) at 1.20.
GG/NG: GG (59%) at 1.73.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 1.5 goals (74%, odds 1.30). Most likely score in line with that pick: Albirex Niigata 1–1 Kanazawa. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Albirex Niigata51%fair 1.96 · @1.85
Draw26%fair 3.84 · @3.35
Kanazawa23%fair 4.36 · @3.80
2.79Expected goals
1.67Albirex Niigata xG
1.12Kanazawa xG
59%Both score
51%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–111%
1–010%
2–110%
2–09%
0–17%
1–26%
From our goals model: Albirex Niigata 1.7 – 1.1 Kanazawa expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Team ratings (Betarazi)
Albirex Niigata
Kanazawa
Attack vs J2 League average
+12%
-5%
Goals conceded vs average
+4%
+4%
Our expected goals here
1.63
1.18
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✗
51%
1.96
1.85
Double chance
Albirex Niigata or draw✓
77%
1.30
1.20
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
59%
1.68
1.73
Draw no bet
Albirex Niigata (draw no bet)
69%
1.45
–
Asian handicap
Kanazawa +1 (Asian handicap)✓
65%
1.54
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✗
74%
1.34
1.30
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
51%
1.96
1.91
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
71%
1.42
1.30
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
85%
1.18
–
First team to score
Albirex Niigata to score first✗
56%
1.78
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✓
41%
2.45
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Albirex Niigata / FT Albirex Niigata✗
31%
3.27
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
10%
10.41
–
Recent results
Albirex Niigata – last 4
LWWL
20 Mar
vs Kataller Toyama
2–3
L
1 Mar
@ Imabari
2–0
W
22 Feb
@ Kamatamare Sanuki
3–0
W
15 Feb
@ Tokushima Vortis
0–4
L
1.8Scored / game
1.8Conceded / game
25%Both scored
75%Over 2.5
Kanazawa – last 5
LWLWL
28 Mar
@ Nara Club
1–5
L
15 Mar
@ Kataller Toyama
2–0
W
8 Mar
vs Tokushima Vortis
0–4
L
1 Mar
vs Kamatamare Sanuki
1–0
W
22 Feb
@ Kochi United
2–3
L
1.2Scored / game
2.4Conceded / game
40%Both scored
60%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Albirex Niigata and Kanazawa.
What is the prediction for Albirex Niigata vs Kanazawa?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 74% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.30.
Who will win Albirex Niigata vs Kanazawa?
On our numbers Albirex Niigata have a 51% chance of winning, the draw 26% and Kanazawa 23%.
How many goals will there be in Albirex Niigata vs Kanazawa?
We expect about 2.8 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 51% likely and both teams score 59% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Albirex Niigata vs Kanazawa?
Our predicted score is Albirex Niigata 1–1 Kanazawa, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.8 goals in total.
When is Albirex Niigata vs Kanazawa?
Albirex Niigata vs Kanazawa (J2 League) kicks off on Saturday 4 April 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.