Imabari vs Omiya Ardija: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Saturday 15 August the J2 League brings Imabari against Omiya Ardija at ASICS Satoyama Stadium. Kick-off: 11:00 WAT. In the table, Imabari are 19th, in the drop zone, on 12 points after 16 matches; Omiya Ardija are 5th (upper half) with 30. There are 18 points between them, and the seasons have gone in opposite directions.
Current form
Imabari, last 5: LLLLW Their latest outing: 1–2 defeat to Iwaki, away. 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.
Omiya Ardija, last 5: WDWLW Their latest outing: 1–0 win over Albirex Niigata, at home. Away from home the record reads 1 won, 1 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.5 scored, 1.2 conceded per game.
Momentum favours Omiya Ardija, collecting 1.7 points per game to 1.0 for Imabari.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Imabari 1.1 xG, Omiya Ardija 1.3 xG – a total near 2.4. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 46%, GG 58%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Imabari 34%, draw 22%, Omiya Ardija 44%.
GG/NG: GG (58%) at 1.67.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Under 3.5 goals (75%, odds 1.33). Most likely score in line with that pick: Imabari 1–1 Omiya Ardija. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Imabari34%fair 2.95 · @3.05
Draw22%fair 4.61 · @3.35
Omiya Ardija44%fair 2.25 · @2.16
2.35Expected goals
1.07Imabari xG
1.28Omiya Ardija xG
58%Both score
46%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–113%
0–112%
1–010%
0–010%
1–28%
0–28%
From our goals model: Imabari 1.1 – 1.3 Omiya Ardija expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Omiya Ardija to win✓
44%
2.25
2.16
Double chance
Either team to win✓
78%
1.28
1.25
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
58%
1.72
1.67
Draw no bet
Omiya Ardija (draw no bet)✓
57%
1.76
–
Asian handicap
Imabari +1 (Asian handicap)
76%
1.32
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
70%
1.42
1.28
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✗
54%
1.86
1.90
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
75%
1.34
1.33
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✗
91%
1.10
–
First team to score
Omiya Ardija to score first
49%
2.02
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
46%
2.19
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Omiya Ardija / FT Omiya Ardija✓
24%
4.19
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✗
8%
11.94
–
Recent results
Imabari – last 6
LLLLWW
9 Aug
@ Iwaki
1–2
L
22 Jul
@ Vissel Kobe
1–2
L
31 May
vs FC Ryukyu
1–2
L
17 May
vs Kamatamare Sanuki
1–2
L
9 May
@ Osaka
2–1
W
6 May
vs Kochi United
1–0
W
1.2Scored / game
1.5Conceded / game
83%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Omiya Ardija – last 6
WDWLWL
8 Aug
vs Albirex Niigata
1–0
W
1 Aug
@ Urawa
2–2
D
6 Jun
vs Kochi United
2–1
W
30 May
@ Yokohama FC
1–2
L
23 May
@ FC Gifu
2–0
W
17 May
vs Parceiro Nagano
1–2
L
1.5Scored / game
1.2Conceded / game
67%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Imabari and Omiya Ardija.
What is the prediction for Imabari vs Omiya Ardija?
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 75% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.33.
Who will win Imabari vs Omiya Ardija?
On our numbers Imabari have a 34% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Omiya Ardija 44%.
How many goals will there be in Imabari vs Omiya Ardija?
We expect about 2.4 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 46% likely and both teams score 58% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Imabari vs Omiya Ardija?
Our predicted score is Imabari 1–1 Omiya Ardija, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.4 goals in total.
When is Imabari vs Omiya Ardija?
Imabari vs Omiya Ardija (J2 League) kicks off on Saturday 15 August 2026 at 11:00 (West Africa Time) at ASICS Satoyama 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.
