Iwaki vs Matsumoto Yamaga: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Sunday 17 May the J2 League brings Iwaki against Matsumoto Yamaga at Iwaki Greenfield. Kick-off: 06:00 WAT.
Current form
Iwaki, last 5: LLLLW Their latest outing: 0–1 defeat to Ventforet Kofu, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 1 won, 2 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.2 scored, 1.5 conceded per game.
Matsumoto Yamaga, last 5: WLLLW Their latest outing: 3–0 win over FC Gifu, away. Away from home the record reads 2 won, 1 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.8 scored, 1.0 conceded per game.
Momentum favours Matsumoto Yamaga, collecting 1.5 points per game to 1.0 for Iwaki.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Iwaki 1.6 xG, Matsumoto Yamaga 1.1 xG – a total near 2.7. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 52%, GG 53%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Iwaki 50%, draw 26%, Matsumoto Yamaga 24%.
Lower-risk option: Iwaki or draw (76%) at 1.25.
GG/NG: GG (53%) at 1.91.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Iwaki or draw (76%, odds 1.25). Most likely score in line with that pick: Iwaki 1–1 Matsumoto Yamaga. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Iwaki50%fair 2.00 · @1.85
Draw26%fair 3.88 · @3.40
Matsumoto Yamaga24%fair 4.12 · @3.40
2.74Expected goals
1.59Iwaki xG
1.15Matsumoto Yamaga xG
53%Both score
52%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–112%
1–010%
2–19%
2–08%
0–17%
1–27%
From our goals model: Iwaki 1.6 – 1.1 Matsumoto Yamaga expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Team ratings (Betarazi)
Iwaki
Matsumoto Yamaga
Attack vs J2 League average
+19%
+5%
Goals conceded vs average
-3%
-11%
Our expected goals here
1.48
1.22
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
Iwaki to win✗
50%
2.00
1.85
Double chance
Iwaki or draw✓
76%
1.32
1.25
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
53%
1.89
1.91
Draw no bet
Iwaki (draw no bet)
67%
1.49
–
Asian handicap
Matsumoto Yamaga +1 (Asian handicap)✓
68%
1.47
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
76%
1.32
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
52%
1.93
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
70%
1.42
–
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
86%
1.17
–
First team to score
Iwaki to score first✗
54%
1.84
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
41%
2.41
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Iwaki / FT Iwaki✗
29%
3.49
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
9%
10.64
–
Recent results
Iwaki – last 6
LLLLWW
9 May
vs Ventforet Kofu
0–1
L
6 May
@ Omiya Ardija
2–3
L
29 Apr
vs FC Gifu
0–1
L
25 Apr
@ Consadole Sapporo
1–2
L
19 Apr
vs Parceiro Nagano
1–0
W
12 Apr
@ Fukushima United
3–2
W
1.2Scored / game
1.5Conceded / game
50%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Matsumoto Yamaga – last 6
WLLLWW
6 May
@ FC Gifu
3–0
W
3 May
vs Ventforet Kofu
0–1
L
26 Apr
vs Parceiro Nagano
0–1
L
18 Apr
@ Consadole Sapporo
1–2
L
12 Apr
vs Omiya Ardija
4–1
W
29 Mar
@ Fukushima United
3–1
W
1.8Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
50%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Iwaki and Matsumoto Yamaga.
What is the prediction for Iwaki vs Matsumoto Yamaga?
Our pick is Iwaki or draw with a 76% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.
Who will win Iwaki vs Matsumoto Yamaga?
On our numbers Iwaki have a 50% chance of winning, the draw 26% and Matsumoto Yamaga 24%.
How many goals will there be in Iwaki vs Matsumoto Yamaga?
We expect about 2.7 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 52% likely and both teams score 53% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Iwaki vs Matsumoto Yamaga?
Our predicted score is Iwaki 1–1 Matsumoto Yamaga, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.7 goals in total.
When is Iwaki vs Matsumoto Yamaga?
Iwaki vs Matsumoto Yamaga (J2 League) kicks off on Sunday 17 May 2026 at 06:00 (West Africa Time) at Iwaki Greenfield.
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.