Imabari vs Kamatamare Sanuki: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
06:00 WAT, Sunday 17 May: Imabari v Kamatamare Sanuki in the J2 League, played at Arigato Service Dream.
Current form
Imabari, last 5: WWLWL Their latest outing: 2–1 win over Osaka, away. In their own stadium the record reads 1 won, 2 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.2 scored, 1.0 conceded per game.
Kamatamare Sanuki, last 5: LLLLL Their latest outing: 0–3 defeat to Kochi United, at home. Away from home the record reads 0 won, 3 lost from 3. Scoring is the worry: just 0.2 goals a game.
Momentum favours Imabari, collecting 1.5 points per game to 0.0 for Kamatamare Sanuki.
Head to head
When they last met (8 Mar 2026) it ended Kamatamare Sanuki 1–0 Imabari.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Imabari 1.4 xG, Kamatamare Sanuki 1.0 xG – a total near 2.5. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 46%, GG 55%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Imabari 50%, draw 26%, Kamatamare Sanuki 23%.
Lower-risk option: Imabari or draw (77%) at 1.15.
GG/NG: GG (55%) at 1.80.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Under 3.5 goals (74%, odds 1.28). Most likely score in line with that pick: Imabari 1–1 Kamatamare Sanuki. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Imabari50%fair 1.98 · @1.73
Draw26%fair 3.81 · @3.35
Kamatamare Sanuki23%fair 4.30 · @4.40
2.48Expected goals
1.45Imabari xG
1.03Kamatamare Sanuki xG
55%Both score
46%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–113%
1–012%
2–19%
2–09%
0–19%
0–08%
From our goals model: Imabari 1.4 – 1.0 Kamatamare Sanuki expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Team ratings (Betarazi)
Imabari
Kamatamare Sanuki
Attack vs J2 League average
-18%
-20%
Goals conceded vs average
+27%
+23%
Our expected goals here
1.40
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.
What is the prediction for Imabari vs Kamatamare Sanuki?
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 74% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.28.
Who will win Imabari vs Kamatamare Sanuki?
On our numbers Imabari have a 50% chance of winning, the draw 26% and Kamatamare Sanuki 23%.
How many goals will there be in Imabari vs Kamatamare Sanuki?
We expect about 2.5 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 46% likely and both teams score 55% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Imabari vs Kamatamare Sanuki?
Our predicted score is Imabari 1–1 Kamatamare Sanuki, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.5 goals in total.
When is Imabari vs Kamatamare Sanuki?
Imabari vs Kamatamare Sanuki (J2 League) kicks off on Sunday 17 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.