Omiya Ardija vs Vanraure Hachinohe: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Vanraure Hachinohe travel to face Omiya Ardija on Wednesday 26 August in the Emperor Cup, with NACK5 Stadium Omiya the venue – the ball rolls at 11:00 WAT.
Current form
Omiya Ardija, last 5: WWWDW Their latest outing: 4–1 win over Consadole Sapporo, away. Scoring is no problem – 2.2 a game lately.
Vanraure Hachinohe, last 5: LLWDL Their latest outing: 0–2 defeat to Vegalta Sendai, at home. Scoring is the worry: just 0.3 goals a game. Defensively they have kept 3 clean sheets in that run.
Momentum favours Omiya Ardija, collecting 2.2 points per game to 0.8 for Vanraure Hachinohe.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Omiya Ardija 1.7 xG, Vanraure Hachinohe 0.8 xG – a total near 2.5. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 45%, GG 51%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Omiya Ardija 60%, draw 23%, Vanraure Hachinohe 16%.
Lower-risk option: Omiya Ardija or draw (84%) at 1.14.
GG/NG: GG (51%) at 1.93.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Under 3.5 goals (76%, odds 1.25). Most likely score in line with that pick: Omiya Ardija 1–0 Vanraure Hachinohe. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Omiya Ardija60%fair 1.65 · @1.75
Draw23%fair 4.28 · @3.50
Vanraure Hachinohe16%fair 6.19 · @4.33
2.47Expected goals
1.71Omiya Ardija xG
0.75Vanraure Hachinohe xG
51%Both score
45%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–015%
2–012%
1–111%
2–19%
0–08%
3–07%
From our goals model: Omiya Ardija 1.7 – 0.8 Vanraure Hachinohe 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
Omiya Ardija to win✓
60%
1.65
1.75 ▲
Double chance
Omiya Ardija or draw✓
84%
1.19
1.14
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
51%
1.95
1.93
Draw no bet
Omiya Ardija (draw no bet)✓
79%
1.27
–
Asian handicap
Omiya Ardija -0.5 (Asian handicap)✓
60%
1.66
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
70%
1.43
1.35
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✓
55%
1.81
1.70
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
76%
1.32
1.25
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
90%
1.12
–
First team to score
Omiya Ardija to score first✓
64%
1.57
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
43%
2.34
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Omiya Ardija / FT Omiya Ardija✓
37%
2.67
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
9%
10.66
–
Recent results
Omiya Ardija – last 6
WWWDWL
22 Aug
@ Consadole Sapporo
4–1
W
15 Aug
@ Imabari
3–2
W
8 Aug
vs Albirex Niigata
1–0
W
1 Aug
@ Urawa
2–2
D
6 Jun
vs Kochi United
2–1
W
30 May
@ Yokohama FC
1–2
L
2.2Scored / game
1.3Conceded / game
83%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Vanraure Hachinohe – last 6
LLWDLD
22 Aug
vs Vegalta Sendai
0–2
L
15 Aug
@ Tochigi City
0–5
L
8 Aug
vs Kataller Toyama
2–0
W
16 Jul
@ Kawasaki Frontale
0–0
D
1 Jun
vs Fukushima United
0–1
L
24 May
vs Tochigi SC
0–0
D
0.3Scored / game
1.3Conceded / game
0%Both scored
17%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Omiya Ardija and Vanraure Hachinohe.
What is the prediction for Omiya Ardija vs Vanraure Hachinohe?
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 76% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.25.
Who will win Omiya Ardija vs Vanraure Hachinohe?
On our numbers Omiya Ardija have a 60% chance of winning, the draw 23% and Vanraure Hachinohe 16%.
How many goals will there be in Omiya Ardija vs Vanraure Hachinohe?
We expect about 2.5 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 45% likely and both teams score 51% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Omiya Ardija vs Vanraure Hachinohe?
Our predicted score is Omiya Ardija 1–0 Vanraure Hachinohe, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.5 goals in total.
When is Omiya Ardija vs Vanraure Hachinohe?
Omiya Ardija vs Vanraure Hachinohe (Emperor Cup) kicks off on Wednesday 26 August 2026 at 11:00 (West Africa Time) at NACK5 Stadium Omiya.
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.