Imabari FC vs Ventforet Kofu prediction and betting tips on July 5, 2025
J. League 2 Japan
Game Prediction
After losing the first leg 0-1, Imabari FC would like revenge at home against Ventforet Kofu. Lying in mid-table, both teams are dreaming of a top-6 finish. The match on Matchday 22 of the J. League Japan will take place at ASICS Satoyama Stadium on July 5 at 10am GMT.
Imabari FC vs Ventforet Kofu key stats and trends
- Ventforet Kofu won the first leg 1-0
- Imabari FC are winless in 8 matches (5L & 3D)
- Imabari FC score 1, 2 goals and concede 0.9 on average
- Ventforet Kofu's last 3 matches ended in draws
- Ventforet Kofu score and concede -1 goal on average
Imabari FC vs Ventforet Kofu recent form
Imabari owes its current 9th place finish to a successful start to the season. Otherwise, recent fixtures have lacked the results to match expectations. Imabari FC's last victory came on May 6 against Roaso Kumamoto 1-0. Since then, the club from Ehime prefecture has not won in 8 matches, including 5 defeats and 3 draws. Imabari FC is in its very first season in J. League 2 Japan. Promoted to J3 in 2019, the club spent 5 years there and climbed a step higher in 2024, finishing 2nd in Lmla J. League 3 Japan.
Since its 1st promotion to J.League 1 in 2005, Ventforet Kofu has gone up and down between J.League 1 and J.League 2. In 2022, after a complicated season in J.League 2, the club made an excellent cup run, winning its first-ever Emperor's Cup at the expense of Sanfrecce Hiroshima (1-1 5-4 on penalties) and taking part in its first-ever AFC Champions League.The Kōfu-based club has been inconsistent this season. The club based in the capital of Yamanashi prefecture is currently 12th in J. League 2 Japan. In 21 matches, it has won 6 times to 8 draws and and 7 defeats.
Form
- Imabari FC: L D D L D
- Ventforet Kofu: L W D D D
Prédisons line-ups
- Imabari FC probable line-up: Toru, Tako-Naoya-Ryota, Yuba-Arai-Diniz-Umeki, Yokoyama-Patrick, Tanque
- Ventforet Kofu probable line-up: Kawata, Takumi-Taiga-Mancha, Sato-Koya-Val-Araki, Tanaka-Torikai, Barbosa
Imabari FC vs Ventforet Kofu pre-game odds and win probability
Bookmakers give Imabari FC a 43% chance of victory at odds of 2.16. A draw has the following odds: 31% at 2.96. Ventforet Kofu's victory is expected at 26% priced at 3.56.
Correct score prediction: Imabari FC 1-1 Ventforet Kofu
Both attacks aren't missing many goals. The defenses, on the other hand, are in fine form. At home we see Imabari FC play an intense game against Ventforet. We predict 1-1 as the final score.
Expert tip: Ventforet Kofu to win or draw
The visitors have been in poor form of late. We see them defending from defeat against Imabari, who have not won in 8 games. Double chance for away team: odds are 57% and 1.61.
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