Montedio Yamagata vs Shonan Bellmare: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Shonan Bellmare travel to face Montedio Yamagata on Sunday 24 May in the J2 League, with ND Soft Stadium Yamagata the venue – the ball rolls at 06:00 WAT. In the table, Montedio Yamagata are 14th, lower half, on 19 points after 16 matches; Shonan Bellmare are 10th (upper half) with 23.
Current form
Montedio Yamagata, last 5: LLLLL Their latest outing: 0–3 defeat to Tochigi City, away. In their own stadium the record reads 1 won, 2 lost from 3. Scoring is the worry: just 0.7 goals a game.
Shonan Bellmare, last 5: LLWLL Their latest outing: 0–2 defeat to Vegalta Sendai, at home. Scoring is the worry: just 0.7 goals a game.
Momentum favours Shonan Bellmare, collecting 1.0 points per game to 0.5 for Montedio Yamagata.
Head to head
When they last met (14 Mar 2026) it ended Shonan Bellmare 2–1 Montedio Yamagata.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Montedio Yamagata 1.0 xG, Shonan Bellmare 1.2 xG – a total near 2.3. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 45%, GG 55%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Montedio Yamagata 31%, draw 29%, Shonan Bellmare 40%.
GG/NG: GG (55%) at 1.62.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Under 3.5 goals (75%, odds 1.36). Most likely score in line with that pick: Montedio Yamagata 1–1 Shonan Bellmare. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Montedio Yamagata31%fair 3.22 · @3.00
Draw29%fair 3.48 · @3.30
Shonan Bellmare40%fair 2.49 · @2.15
2.25Expected goals
1.04Montedio Yamagata xG
1.21Shonan Bellmare xG
55%Both score
45%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–113%
0–113%
1–011%
0–011%
1–28%
0–28%
From our goals model: Montedio Yamagata 1.0 – 1.2 Shonan Bellmare expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Team ratings (Betarazi)
Montedio Yamagata
Shonan Bellmare
Attack vs J2 League average
-27%
-15%
Goals conceded vs average
-13%
-24%
Our expected goals here
0.77
0.88
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 Montedio Yamagata vs Shonan Bellmare?
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 75% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.36.
Who will win Montedio Yamagata vs Shonan Bellmare?
On our numbers Montedio Yamagata have a 31% chance of winning, the draw 29% and Shonan Bellmare 40%.
How many goals will there be in Montedio Yamagata vs Shonan Bellmare?
We expect about 2.3 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 45% likely and both teams score 55% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Montedio Yamagata vs Shonan Bellmare?
Our predicted score is Montedio Yamagata 1–1 Shonan Bellmare, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.3 goals in total.
When is Montedio Yamagata vs Shonan Bellmare?
Montedio Yamagata vs Shonan Bellmare (J2 League) kicks off on Sunday 24 May 2026 at 06:00 (West Africa Time) at ND Soft Stadium Yamagata.
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.