Ventforet Kofu vs Albirex Niigata: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Albirex Niigata travel to face Ventforet Kofu on Tuesday 3 November in the J2 League, with JIT Recycle Ink Stadium the venue – the ball rolls at 06:00 WAT. In the table, Ventforet Kofu are 20th, in the drop zone, on 12 points after 16 matches; Albirex Niigata are 1st (leading the league) with 32. There are 20 points between them, and the seasons have gone in opposite directions.
Current form
Ventforet Kofu, last 5: DDLLW Their latest outing: 1–1 draw with Imabari, away. In their own stadium the record reads 1 won, 2 lost from 3. Scoring is the worry: just 0.8 goals a game.
Albirex Niigata, last 5: LWWLD Their latest outing: 2–3 defeat to Kataller Toyama, at home. Goals for and against: 1.7 scored, 2.0 conceded per game.
Momentum favours Albirex Niigata, collecting 1.7 points per game to 0.8 for Ventforet Kofu.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Ventforet Kofu 1.2 xG, Albirex Niigata 1.6 xG – a total near 2.7. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 49%, GG 53%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Ventforet Kofu 29%, draw 23%, Albirex Niigata 48%.
GG/NG: GG (53%) at 1.83.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 1.5 goals (73%, odds 1.33). Most likely score in line with that pick: Ventforet Kofu 1–1 Albirex Niigata. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Ventforet Kofu29%fair 3.41 · @3.40
Draw23%fair 4.40 · @3.25
Albirex Niigata48%fair 2.09 · @2.10
2.75Expected goals
1.17Ventforet Kofu xG
1.58Albirex Niigata xG
53%Both score
49%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–112%
0–110%
1–29%
0–28%
1–07%
2–17%
From our goals model: Ventforet Kofu 1.2 – 1.6 Albirex Niigata 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
Albirex Niigata to win✓
48%
2.09
2.10
Double chance
Either team to win✓
77%
1.29
1.33
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
53%
1.89
1.83
Draw no bet
Albirex Niigata (draw no bet)✓
62%
1.61
–
Asian handicap
Ventforet Kofu +1 (Asian handicap)
69%
1.45
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✗
73%
1.36
1.33
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✓
51%
1.94
1.73
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
73%
1.38
1.25
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
87%
1.15
1.08
First team to score
Albirex Niigata to score first✓
54%
1.86
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✓
42%
2.41
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Albirex Niigata / FT Albirex Niigata✗
28%
3.56
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✗
9%
10.72
–
Recent results
Ventforet Kofu – last 6
DDLLWL
31 Oct
@ Imabari
1–1
D
25 Oct
@ Oita Trinita
1–1
D
21 Oct
vs Yokohama FC
0–3
L
18 Oct
@ Iwaki
0–5
L
10 Oct
vs Tochigi City
2–1
W
3 Oct
vs Kataller Toyama
1–2
L
0.8Scored / game
2.2Conceded / game
67%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Albirex Niigata – last 6
LWWLDW
31 Oct
vs Kataller Toyama
2–3
L
25 Oct
vs Vegalta Sendai
2–1
W
21 Oct
vs Sagan Tosu
2–1
W
17 Oct
@ Oita Trinita
1–5
L
11 Oct
@ Shonan Bellmare
1–1
D
3 Oct
vs Tokushima Vortis
2–1
W
1.7Scored / game
2.0Conceded / game
100%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Ventforet Kofu and Albirex Niigata.
What is the prediction for Ventforet Kofu vs Albirex Niigata?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 73% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.33.
Who will win Ventforet Kofu vs Albirex Niigata?
On our numbers Ventforet Kofu have a 29% chance of winning, the draw 23% and Albirex Niigata 48%.
How many goals will there be in Ventforet Kofu vs Albirex Niigata?
We expect about 2.7 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 49% likely and both teams score 53% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Ventforet Kofu vs Albirex Niigata?
Our predicted score is Ventforet Kofu 1–1 Albirex Niigata, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.7 goals in total.
When is Ventforet Kofu vs Albirex Niigata?
Ventforet Kofu vs Albirex Niigata (J2 League) kicks off on Tuesday 3 November 2026 at 06:00 (West Africa Time) at JIT Recycle Ink 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.
