Very strong pick · fair odds 1.26 · bookmaker 1.20 · Lost ✗
9/10Rating
1.20Odds
Picks by market
ResultAlbirex Niigata to win ✓51% · @2.05
Double chanceEither team to win ✓79% · @1.28
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗61% · @1.62
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✗79% · @1.20
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗10% · fair 10.44
Albirex Niigata vs Imabari: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Albirex Niigata welcome Imabari to Denka Big Swan Stadium for a J2 League fixture on Saturday 7 November (06:00 WAT). In the table, Albirex Niigata are 1st, leading the league, on 32 points after 16 matches; Imabari are 19th (in the drop zone) with 12. There are 20 points between them, and the seasons have gone in opposite directions.
Current form
Albirex Niigata, last 5: WLWWL Their latest outing: 1–0 win over Ventforet Kofu, away. In their own stadium the record reads 2 won, 1 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.5 scored, 1.8 conceded per game.
Imabari, last 5: LDLLD Their latest outing: 0–4 defeat to Consadole Sapporo, at home. Away from home the record reads 1 won, 2 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.2 scored, 2.2 conceded per game.
Momentum favours Albirex Niigata, collecting 1.7 points per game to 0.8 for Imabari.
Head to head
When they last met (18 Apr 2026) it ended Albirex Niigata 1–0 Imabari. The last 2 head-to-heads: Albirex Niigata 2 wins, Imabari 0, draws 0. Those games averaged 1.5 goals.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Albirex Niigata 1.8 xG, Imabari 1.2 xG – a total near 3.0. That is an open game on paper: 56% for three or more goals, 61% for GG. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Albirex Niigata 51%, draw 21%, Imabari 28%.
GG/NG: GG (61%) at 1.62.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 1.5 goals (79%, odds 1.20). Most likely score in line with that pick: Albirex Niigata 1–1 Imabari. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Albirex Niigata51%fair 1.97 · @2.05
Draw21%fair 4.67 · @3.50
Imabari28%fair 3.60 · @3.40
3.00Expected goals
1.76Albirex Niigata xG
1.23Imabari xG
61%Both score
56%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–111%
2–110%
1–09%
2–08%
1–27%
0–16%
From our goals model: Albirex Niigata 1.8 – 1.2 Imabari expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Albirex Niigata vs Imabari?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 79% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.20.
Who will win Albirex Niigata vs Imabari?
On our numbers Albirex Niigata have a 51% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Imabari 28%.
How many goals will there be in Albirex Niigata vs Imabari?
We expect about 3.0 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 56% likely and both teams score 61% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Albirex Niigata vs Imabari?
Our predicted score is Albirex Niigata 1–1 Imabari, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.0 goals in total.
When is Albirex Niigata vs Imabari?
Albirex Niigata vs Imabari (J2 League) kicks off on Saturday 7 November 2026 at 06:00 (West Africa Time) at Denka Big Swan 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.
