Very strong pick · fair odds 1.28 · bookmaker 1.20 · Lost ✗
9/10Rating
1.20Odds
Picks by market
ResultBlaublitz Akita to win ✗39% · @2.48
Double chanceEither team to win ✓77% · @1.28
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓55% · @1.85
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✗78% · @1.20
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–2 ✗8% · fair 12.78
Imabari vs Blaublitz Akita: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Wednesday 26 August the Emperor Cup brings Imabari against Blaublitz Akita at Arigato Service Dream. Kick-off: 11:00 WAT.
Current form
Imabari, last 5: LLLLL Their latest outing: 0–4 defeat to Kataller Toyama, away. In their own stadium the record reads 0 won, 3 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.0 scored, 2.5 conceded per game.
Blaublitz Akita, last 5: WLDLW Their latest outing: 3–0 win over Ventforet Kofu, at home. Goals for and against: 1.3 scored, 1.3 conceded per game.
Momentum favours Blaublitz Akita, collecting 1.7 points per game to 0.0 for Imabari.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Imabari 1.2 xG, Blaublitz Akita 1.2 xG – a total near 2.4. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 42%, GG 55%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Imabari 38%, draw 23%, Blaublitz Akita 39%.
GG/NG: GG (55%) at 1.85.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Under 3.5 goals (78%, odds 1.20). Most likely score in line with that pick: Imabari 1–1 Blaublitz Akita. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Imabari38%fair 2.62 · @2.74
Draw23%fair 4.31 · @3.10
Blaublitz Akita39%fair 2.59 · @2.48
2.38Expected goals
1.18Imabari xG
1.19Blaublitz Akita xG
55%Both score
42%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–113%
0–111%
1–011%
0–09%
1–28%
2–18%
From our goals model: Imabari 1.2 – 1.2 Blaublitz Akita 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
Blaublitz Akita to win✗
39%
2.59
2.48
Double chance
Either team to win✓
77%
1.30
1.28
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
55%
1.81
1.85
Draw no bet
Blaublitz Akita (draw no bet)✗
50%
1.99
–
Asian handicap
Imabari +0.5 (Asian handicap)✓
64%
1.57
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
68%
1.48
1.40
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✗
58%
1.74
1.62
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
78%
1.28
1.20
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✗
91%
1.10
–
First team to score
Blaublitz Akita to score first✗
46%
2.20
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
45%
2.20
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Blaublitz Akita / FT Blaublitz Akita✗
21%
4.85
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✗
8%
12.78
–
Recent results
Imabari – last 6
LLLLLL
22 Aug
@ Kataller Toyama
0–4
L
15 Aug
vs Omiya Ardija
2–3
L
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
1.0Scored / game
2.5Conceded / game
83%Both scored
100%Over 2.5
Blaublitz Akita – last 6
WLDLWW
22 Aug
vs Ventforet Kofu
3–0
W
15 Aug
vs Kataller Toyama
0–4
L
8 Aug
@ Jubilo Iwata
1–1
D
7 Jun
vs Kagoshima United
0–2
L
24 May
vs Tochigi City
1–0
W
17 May
vs Thespakusatsu Gunma
3–1
W
1.3Scored / game
1.3Conceded / game
33%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Imabari and Blaublitz Akita.
What is the prediction for Imabari vs Blaublitz Akita?
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 78% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.20.
Who will win Imabari vs Blaublitz Akita?
On our numbers Imabari have a 38% chance of winning, the draw 23% and Blaublitz Akita 39%.
How many goals will there be in Imabari vs Blaublitz Akita?
We expect about 2.4 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 42% likely and both teams score 55% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Imabari vs Blaublitz Akita?
Our predicted score is Imabari 1–1 Blaublitz Akita, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.4 goals in total.
When is Imabari vs Blaublitz Akita?
Imabari vs Blaublitz Akita (Emperor Cup) kicks off on Wednesday 26 August 2026 at 11:00 (West Africa Time) at Arigato Service Dream.
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.