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Osaka v Imabari: numbers & prediction

J2 League · Japan · Hanazono Rugby Stadium

Osaka

WLLLL
1–2
FT

Imabari

WLWLL
Osaka 46%Draw 27%Imabari 27% Expected goals 1.33 – 0.87
80%
Betarazi pick

Under 3.5 goals

Very strong pick · fair odds 1.25 · bookmaker 1.20 · Won ✓

9/10Rating
1.20Odds

Picks by market

ResultOsaka to win ✗46% · @2.05
Double chanceOsaka or draw ✗73% · @1.22
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓53% · @1.90
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✓80% · @1.20
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗9% · fair 11.73

Osaka vs Imabari: Betarazi preview and prediction

The fixture

06:00 WAT, Saturday 9 May: Osaka v Imabari in the J2 League, played at Hanazono Rugby Stadium.

Current form

Osaka, last 5: WLLLL Their latest outing: 3–1 win over Nara Club, away. Scoring is the worry: just 0.8 goals a game.

Imabari, last 5: WLWLL Their latest outing: 1–0 win over Kochi United, at home. Scoring is the worry: just 0.8 goals a game.

Head to head

When they last met (22 Feb 2026) it ended Imabari 2–0 Osaka.

Where the goals come from

Betarazi's ratings give Osaka 1.3 xG, Imabari 0.9 xG – a total near 2.2. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 40%, GG 53%.

Markets worth a look

  • 1X2 according to our numbers – Osaka 46%, draw 27%, Imabari 27%.
  • Lower-risk option: Osaka or draw (73%) at 1.22.
  • GG/NG: GG (53%) at 1.90.

Our call before kick-off

Our pre-match call was Under 3.5 goals (80%, odds 1.20). Most likely score in line with that pick: Osaka 1–0 Imabari. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.

Result chances

Osaka46%fair 2.16 · @2.05
Draw27%fair 3.72 · @3.10
Imabari27%fair 3.74 · @3.50
2.20Expected goals
1.33Osaka xG
0.87Imabari xG
53%Both score
40%Over 2.5

Score grid: top six

1–015%
1–113%
0–011%
2–010%
0–110%
2–19%

From our goals model: Osaka 1.3 – 0.9 Imabari expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.

Team ratings (Betarazi)

OsakaImabari
Attack vs J2 League average-19%-18%
Goals conceded vs average-11%+27%
Our expected goals here1.440.86

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

MarketMost likelyChanceFair oddsBookmaker
Match resultOsaka to win ✗46%2.162.05
Double chanceOsaka or draw ✗73%1.371.22
Both teams to scoreBoth teams to score ✓53%1.901.90
Draw no betOsaka (draw no bet) ✗63%1.58–
Asian handicapImabari +1 (Asian handicap) ✓70%1.42–
Over/under 1.5 goalsOver 1.5 goals ✓65%1.531.42
Over/under 2.5 goalsUnder 2.5 goals ✗60%1.671.62
Over/under 3.5 goalsUnder 3.5 goals ✓80%1.251.20
Over/under 4.5 goalsUnder 4.5 goals ✓93%1.08–
First team to scoreOsaka to score first ✗54%1.86–
Half-time resultLevel at half-time ✗47%2.13–
Half-time / full-timeHT Osaka / FT Osaka ✗28%3.62–
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗9%11.73–

Recent results

Osaka – last 6

WLLLLW
6 May@ Nara Club3–1W
25 Apr@ Albirex Niigata0–1L
17 Aprvs Ehime FC0–1L
11 Aprvs Kataller Toyama1–2L
5 Apr@ Tokushima Vortis0–1L
15 Mar@ Ehime FC1–0W
0.8Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
33%Both scored
33%Over 2.5

Imabari – last 6

WLWLLL
6 Mayvs Kochi United1–0W
3 Mayvs Nara Club1–2L
29 Apr@ Ehime FC2–0W
25 Aprvs Kataller Toyama1–2L
18 Apr@ Albirex Niigata0–1L
5 Aprvs Ehime FC0–1L
0.8Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
33%Both scored
33%Over 2.5

Head to head

22 Feb 2026Imabari v Osaka2–0
Osaka vs Imabari head-to-head page →

J2 League table

#TeamPWDLGDPts
1Albirex Niigata161024-132
2Yokohama FC16943+1531
3Kataller Toyama16943+1431
4Vegalta Sendai16934+1330
5Omiya Ardija16862+1230
6Tegevajaro Miyazaki16853+929
7Consadole Sapporo16826+326
8Iwaki16727+423
9Jubilo Iwata16655+223
10Shonan Bellmare16583+123
11Oita Trinita16574+522
12Blaublitz Akita16556020
13Sagan Tosu16628-320
14Montedio Yamagata16619-219
15Tokushima Vortis16529-517
16Fujieda MYFC16376-416
17Vanraure Hachinohe164210-1514
18Tochigi City163310-1012
19Imabari163310-1612
20Ventforet Kofu163310-2212

More J2 League predictions

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– Thespakusatsu Gunma0 Tochigi City0 Pens 2–3 142%2.80X23%3.40235%2.25 1.9–1.6xG O1.5Over 1.5 goals 80%@1.25 ✗
FT Consadole Sapporo4 Omiya Ardija3 139%2.45X24%3.50236%2.45 1.5–1.5xG O1.5Over 1.5 goals 79%@1.20 ✓
FT Iwaki0 Ventforet Kofu1 158%1.85X23%3.20218%3.95 1.8–0.8xG U3.5Under 3.5 goals 75%@1.22 ✓
FT Renofa Yamaguchi0 Tegevajaro Miyazaki1 128%3.40X26%3.20246%2.05 1.1–1.5xG O1.5Over 1.5 goals 71%@1.38 ✗
FT Parceiro Nagano2 FC Gifu3 124%4.75X24%3.70252%1.62 1.2–1.6xG O1.5Over 1.5 goals 75%@1.28 ✓

Frequently asked questions

What is the prediction for Osaka vs Imabari?

Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 80% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.20.

Who will win Osaka vs Imabari?

On our numbers Osaka have a 46% chance of winning, the draw 27% and Imabari 27%.

How many goals will there be in Osaka vs Imabari?

We expect about 2.2 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 40% likely and both teams score 53% of the time on our projection.

What is the predicted score for Osaka vs Imabari?

Our predicted score is Osaka 1–0 Imabari, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.2 goals in total.

When is Osaka vs Imabari?

Osaka vs Imabari (J2 League) kicks off on Saturday 9 May 2026 at 06:00 (West Africa Time) at Hanazono Rugby 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.