Value bet: Matsumoto Yamaga to win @ 2.25 – our chance 48% vs 44% implied by the price (edge +8%). Bigger price, more risk. Lost ✗
Picks by market
ResultMatsumoto Yamaga to win ✗48% · @2.25
Double chanceEither team to win ✓75% · @1.28
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗57% · @1.85
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✓76% · @1.20
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗9% · fair 10.53
Matsumoto Yamaga vs Ventforet Kofu: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Sunday 3 May the J2 League brings Matsumoto Yamaga against Ventforet Kofu at Sunpro Alwin. Kick-off: 05:03 WAT.
Current form
Matsumoto Yamaga, last 5: LLWWW Their latest outing: 0–1 defeat to Parceiro Nagano, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 2 won, 1 lost from 3. Scoring is no problem – 2.7 a game lately.
Ventforet Kofu, last 5: WWLWL Their latest outing: 2–1 win over Omiya Ardija, away. Away from home the record reads 2 won, 1 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.2 scored, 0.8 conceded per game.
Head to head
When they last met (28 Feb 2026) it ended Ventforet Kofu 1–0 Matsumoto Yamaga.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Matsumoto Yamaga 1.6 xG, Ventforet Kofu 0.9 xG – a total near 2.5. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 44%, GG 57%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Matsumoto Yamaga 48%, draw 25%, Ventforet Kofu 27%.
GG/NG: GG (57%) at 1.85.
Price worth noting: Matsumoto Yamaga to win @2.25 – the bookmaker implies 44%, our ratings say 48%.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Under 3.5 goals (76%, odds 1.20). Most likely score in line with that pick: Matsumoto Yamaga 1–0 Ventforet Kofu. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Matsumoto Yamaga48%fair 2.09 · @2.25
Draw25%fair 3.95 · @3.10
Ventforet Kofu27%fair 3.72 · @3.10
2.54Expected goals
1.61Matsumoto Yamaga xG
0.93Ventforet Kofu xG
57%Both score
44%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–013%
1–112%
2–010%
2–19%
0–08%
0–17%
From our goals model: Matsumoto Yamaga 1.6 – 0.9 Ventforet Kofu expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Team ratings (Betarazi)
Matsumoto Yamaga
Ventforet Kofu
Attack vs J2 League average
+5%
-28%
Goals conceded vs average
-11%
+23%
Our expected goals here
1.80
0.77
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 Matsumoto Yamaga vs Ventforet Kofu?
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 76% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.20.
Who will win Matsumoto Yamaga vs Ventforet Kofu?
On our numbers Matsumoto Yamaga have a 48% chance of winning, the draw 25% and Ventforet Kofu 27%.
How many goals will there be in Matsumoto Yamaga vs Ventforet Kofu?
We expect about 2.5 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 44% likely and both teams score 57% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Matsumoto Yamaga vs Ventforet Kofu?
Our predicted score is Matsumoto Yamaga 1–0 Ventforet Kofu, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.5 goals in total.
When is Matsumoto Yamaga vs Ventforet Kofu?
Matsumoto Yamaga vs Ventforet Kofu (J2 League) kicks off on Sunday 3 May 2026 at 05:03 (West Africa Time) at Sunpro Alwin.
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.