Value bet: Kochi United to win @ 3.20 – our chance 35% vs 31% implied by the price (edge +13%). Bigger price, more risk. Lost ✗
Picks by market
ResultImabari to win ✓38% · @2.15
Double chanceEither team to win ✓73% · @1.30
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗54% · @1.85
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✓77% · @1.20
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗8% · fair 12.98
Imabari vs Kochi United: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Kochi United travel to face Imabari on Wednesday 6 May in the J2 League, with Arigato Service Dream the venue – the ball rolls at 06:00 WAT.
Current form
Imabari, last 5: LWLLL Their latest outing: 1–2 defeat to Nara Club, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 1 won, 3 lost from 4. Goals for and against: 1.0 scored, 1.2 conceded per game.
Kochi United, last 5: WLWWL Their latest outing: 2–1 win over Tokushima Vortis, at home. Away from home the record reads 0 won, 3 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.0 scored, 1.7 conceded per game.
Momentum favours Kochi United, collecting 1.5 points per game to 1.0 for Imabari.
Head to head
When they last met (14 Mar 2026) it ended Kochi United 2–0 Imabari.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Imabari 1.2 xG, Kochi United 1.3 xG – a total near 2.5. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 43%, GG 54%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Imabari 38%, draw 27%, Kochi United 35%.
GG/NG: GG (54%) at 1.85.
Price worth noting: Kochi United to win @3.20 – the bookmaker implies 31%, our ratings say 35%.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Under 3.5 goals (77%, odds 1.20). Most likely score in line with that pick: Imabari 1–1 Kochi United. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Imabari38%fair 2.63 · @2.15
Draw27%fair 3.76 · @3.10
Kochi United35%fair 2.82 · @3.20
2.45Expected goals
1.19Imabari xG
1.26Kochi United xG
54%Both score
43%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–113%
0–111%
1–010%
0–09%
1–28%
2–18%
From our goals model: Imabari 1.2 – 1.3 Kochi United expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Team ratings (Betarazi)
Imabari
Kochi United
Attack vs J2 League average
-18%
-7%
Goals conceded vs average
+27%
+1%
Our expected goals here
1.15
1.42
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 Imabari vs Kochi United?
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 77% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.20.
Who will win Imabari vs Kochi United?
On our numbers Imabari have a 38% chance of winning, the draw 27% and Kochi United 35%.
How many goals will there be in Imabari vs Kochi United?
We expect about 2.5 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 43% likely and both teams score 54% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Imabari vs Kochi United?
Our predicted score is Imabari 1–1 Kochi United, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.5 goals in total.
When is Imabari vs Kochi United?
Imabari vs Kochi United (J2 League) kicks off on Wednesday 6 May 2026 at 06:00 (West Africa Time) at Arigato Service Dream.
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.
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