Very strong pick · fair odds 1.25 · bookmaker 1.22 · Won ✓
9/10Rating
1.22Odds
Picks by market
ResultKataller Toyama to win ✓56% · @1.83
Double chanceKataller Toyama or draw ✓80% · @1.22
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗60% · @1.73
GoalsOver 2.5 goals ✓68% · fair 1.47
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗9% · fair 10.54
Kataller Toyama vs Imabari: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
10:30 WAT, Saturday 22 August: Kataller Toyama v Imabari in the J2 League, played at Toyama Athletic Stadium. In the table, Kataller Toyama are 3rd, among the top four, on 31 points after 16 matches; Imabari are 19th (in the drop zone) with 12. There are 19 points between them, and the seasons have gone in opposite directions.
Current form
Kataller Toyama, last 5: WLWLW Their latest outing: 4–0 win over Blaublitz Akita, away. Goals for and against: 1.5 scored, 1.2 conceded per game. Defensively they have kept 4 clean sheets in that run.
Imabari, last 5: LLLLL Their latest outing: 2–3 defeat to Omiya Ardija, at home. Away from home the record reads 1 won, 2 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.3 scored, 2.0 conceded per game.
Momentum favours Kataller Toyama, collecting 2.0 points per game to 0.5 for Imabari.
Head to head
When they last met (25 Apr 2026) it ended Imabari 1–2 Kataller Toyama.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Kataller Toyama 2.2 xG, Imabari 1.3 xG – a total near 3.5. That is an open game on paper: 68% for three or more goals, 60% for GG. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Kataller Toyama 56%, draw 24%, Imabari 20%.
Lower-risk option: Kataller Toyama or draw (80%) at 1.22.
GG/NG: GG (60%) at 1.73.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Kataller Toyama or draw (80%, odds 1.22). Most likely score in line with that pick: Kataller Toyama 2–1 Imabari. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Kataller Toyama56%fair 1.80 · @1.83
Draw24%fair 4.14 · @3.20
Imabari20%fair 4.94 · @3.90
3.50Expected goals
2.19Kataller Toyama xG
1.31Imabari xG
60%Both score
68%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
2–19%
1–19%
2–07%
3–17%
1–07%
2–26%
From our goals model: Kataller Toyama 2.2 – 1.3 Imabari expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Kataller Toyama vs Imabari?
Our pick is Kataller Toyama or draw with a 80% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.22.
Who will win Kataller Toyama vs Imabari?
On our numbers Kataller Toyama have a 56% chance of winning, the draw 24% and Imabari 20%.
How many goals will there be in Kataller Toyama vs Imabari?
We expect about 3.5 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 68% likely and both teams score 60% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Kataller Toyama vs Imabari?
Our predicted score is Kataller Toyama 2–1 Imabari, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.5 goals in total.
When is Kataller Toyama vs Imabari?
Kataller Toyama vs Imabari (J2 League) kicks off on Saturday 22 August 2026 at 10:30 (West Africa Time) at Toyama Athletic 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.
