Montedio Yamagata vs V-Varen Magasaki prediction and betting tips on Jun 28, 2025
J. League 2 Japan
Game Prediction
Montedio Yamagata host V-Varen Magasaki on Matchday 21 of the J. League 2 Japan. The two teams have different objectives. V-Varen are in the race for direct promotion, while Montedio Yamagata want to move away from the red zone.
Montedio Yamagata vs V-Varen Magasaki key stats and trends
- In the last 10 encounters, Montedio Yamagata won 3 times, V-Varen Nagasaki have 5 wins, and 2 ended in a draw
- At least 2 goals have been scored in the last 9 encounters
- Montedio Yamagata has lost 3 of its last 5 matches
- Montedio Yamagata still 1, 5 goals and scores 1.4 on average
- V-Varen Magasaki have lost just 1 of their last 10 matches, including 5 wins and 4 draws
- V-Varen Magasaki score 1.8 goals and concede 1.7 on average
Montedio Yamagata vs V-Varen Magasaki recent form
Montedio Yamagata achieved the feat of winning the 2014 Japan Cup for the first time in their history. This historic triumph opened the doors to Brazil's footballing elite. But Montedio Yamagata couldn't keep up with the competition. They were quickly relegated at the end of the 2015 season. Since then, they have been playing in the K. League 2 Japan without achieving promotion again. Last year, they finished 4th and were eliminated in the play-off semi-finals by future promotion contenders Fagiano Okoyama. This season's mission looks a little difficult. After 20 matchdays, Montedio Yamagata are 15th in the table with 20 points, just 3 more than the first relegation zone. The club based in Tendō in Yamagata prefecture has lacked consistency this season, with 10 defeats, 5 draws and the same number of wins in 20 J. League 2 Japan 2025 matches. Last week, Montedio beat Blaublitz Afika 3-2.
Opposite him is V-Varen Magasaki. The latter is better ranked than its opponent of the day. After 20 days of competition, V-Varen Magasaki are in 7th place with 31 points, 4 less than 6th. He has shown good results this season, notably 8 wins and 7 draws. He has also lost 5 times. V-Varen Magasaki is still going strong, losing just 1 of its last 10 games. Last year, VVN finished 3rd. In the play-offs, they were edged out by Vegala Sendai 4-1. Since 2013, the club has held on to a J.League 2 runner-up spot in 2017, thanks to which it experienced the top flight for the first time in its history in 2018. But the story was short-lived, as the club was relegated directly at the end of the season.
Form
- Montedio Yamagata: L L W L W
- V-Varen Magasaki: W L W D W
Predicted line-ups
- Montedio Yamagata probable line-up: Tom, Yoshida-Abe-Nishimura-Kawai, Ydai-Leo, Sakamoto-Kobubu-Kida, Fujimoto
- V-Varen Magasaki probable: Goto, Egawa-Arai-Kazuki, Asahi-Abe-Hotaru-Yoneda, Sawada-Delgado-Jesus
Montedio Yamagata vs V-Varen Magasaki pre-game odds and win probability
V-Varen Magasaki is the favorite team in this match: 46% priced at 1.99. Montedio Yamagata's odds are 38% side at 3.34. The draw is priced at 3.56 likely at 26%.
Correct score prediction: Montedio Yamagata 2-3 V-Varen Magasaki
Both teams score a lot. The defenses are very fragile. We predict a spectacular 3-2 win for the visitors.
Expert tip: V-Varen Magasaki to win and over 2.5 goals
In our further reasoning, we see this game offering more than 2.5 goals. Odds are 54% & 1,72.
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