Very strong pick · fair odds 1.20 · bookmaker 1.20 · Won ✓
10/10Rating
1.20Odds
Picks by market
ResultIwaki to win ✓61% · @1.73
Double chanceIwaki or draw ✓83% · @1.20
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗57% · @1.80
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓78% · fair 1.29
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗10% · fair 10.09
Iwaki vs Ventforet Kofu: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Iwaki welcome Ventforet Kofu to Iwaki Greenfield for a J2 League fixture on Sunday 18 October (05:00 WAT). In the table, Iwaki are 8th, upper half, on 23 points after 16 matches; Ventforet Kofu are 20th (in the drop zone) with 12.
Current form
Iwaki, last 5: WLLLW Their latest outing: 1–0 win over Blaublitz Akita, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 2 won, 1 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.2 scored, 1.5 conceded per game.
Ventforet Kofu, last 5: WLLLL Their latest outing: 2–1 win over Tochigi City, at home. Scoring is the worry: just 0.8 goals a game.
Momentum favours Iwaki, collecting 1.5 points per game to 0.5 for Ventforet Kofu.
Head to head
When they last met (9 May 2026) it ended Iwaki 0–1 Ventforet Kofu. The last 2 head-to-heads: Iwaki 1 win, Ventforet Kofu 1, draws 0. Those games averaged 1.0 goals.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Iwaki 1.9 xG, Ventforet Kofu 0.9 xG – a total near 2.9. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 54%, GG 57%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Iwaki 61%, draw 22%, Ventforet Kofu 17%.
Lower-risk option: Iwaki or draw (83%) at 1.20.
GG/NG: GG (57%) at 1.80.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Iwaki or draw (83%, odds 1.20). Most likely score in line with that pick: Iwaki 1–0 Ventforet Kofu. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Iwaki61%fair 1.64 · @1.73
Draw22%fair 4.47 · @3.40
Ventforet Kofu17%fair 5.95 · @4.20
2.85Expected goals
1.93Iwaki xG
0.92Ventforet Kofu xG
57%Both score
54%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–011%
2–011%
1–110%
2–110%
3–07%
3–16%
From our goals model: Iwaki 1.9 – 0.9 Ventforet Kofu expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Iwaki vs Ventforet Kofu?
Our pick is Iwaki or draw with a 83% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.20.
Who will win Iwaki vs Ventforet Kofu?
On our numbers Iwaki have a 61% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Ventforet Kofu 17%.
How many goals will there be in Iwaki vs Ventforet Kofu?
We expect about 2.9 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 54% likely and both teams score 57% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Iwaki vs Ventforet Kofu?
Our predicted score is Iwaki 1–0 Ventforet Kofu, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.9 goals in total.
When is Iwaki vs Ventforet Kofu?
Iwaki vs Ventforet Kofu (J2 League) kicks off on Sunday 18 October 2026 at 05:00 (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.
