Consadole Sapporo vs Matsumoto Yamaga: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Matsumoto Yamaga travel to face Consadole Sapporo on Saturday 18 April in the J2 League, with Sapporo Atsubetsu Stadium the venue – the ball rolls at 05:00 WAT.
Current form
Consadole Sapporo, last 5: LLWWL Their latest outing: 1–2 defeat to Ventforet Kofu, away. In their own stadium the record reads 1 won, 2 lost from 3. Scoring is the worry: just 0.7 goals a game.
Matsumoto Yamaga, last 5: WWWWL Their latest outing: 4–1 win over Omiya Ardija, at home. Away from home the record reads 3 won, 1 lost from 4. 2.8 goals per outing makes them dangerous.
Momentum favours Matsumoto Yamaga, collecting 2.5 points per game to 1.0 for Consadole Sapporo.
Head to head
When they last met (7 Mar 2026) it ended Matsumoto Yamaga 3–0 Consadole Sapporo.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Consadole Sapporo 1.5 xG, Matsumoto Yamaga 1.2 xG – a total near 2.7. 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 – Consadole Sapporo 43%, draw 25%, Matsumoto Yamaga 32%.
GG/NG: GG (59%) at 1.67.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 1.5 goals (75%, odds 1.25). Most likely score in line with that pick: Consadole Sapporo 1–1 Matsumoto Yamaga. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Consadole Sapporo43%fair 2.33 · @2.05
Draw25%fair 4.01 · @3.55
Matsumoto Yamaga32%fair 3.10 · @3.00
2.71Expected goals
1.50Consadole Sapporo xG
1.21Matsumoto Yamaga xG
59%Both score
51%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–112%
1–010%
2–19%
0–18%
2–08%
1–27%
From our goals model: Consadole Sapporo 1.5 – 1.2 Matsumoto Yamaga expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Team ratings (Betarazi)
Consadole Sapporo
Matsumoto Yamaga
Attack vs J2 League average
+13%
+5%
Goals conceded vs average
-17%
-11%
Our expected goals here
1.40
1.04
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.
What is the prediction for Consadole Sapporo vs Matsumoto Yamaga?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 75% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.
Who will win Consadole Sapporo vs Matsumoto Yamaga?
On our numbers Consadole Sapporo have a 43% chance of winning, the draw 25% and Matsumoto Yamaga 32%.
How many goals will there be in Consadole Sapporo vs Matsumoto Yamaga?
We expect about 2.7 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 Consadole Sapporo vs Matsumoto Yamaga?
Our predicted score is Consadole Sapporo 1–1 Matsumoto Yamaga, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.7 goals in total.
When is Consadole Sapporo vs Matsumoto Yamaga?
Consadole Sapporo vs Matsumoto Yamaga (J2 League) kicks off on Saturday 18 April 2026 at 05:00 (West Africa Time) at Sapporo Atsubetsu 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.