RB Omiya Ardija vs Iwaki FC prediction and betting tips on July 5, 2025
J. League 2 Japan
Game Prediction
RB Omiya Ardija's ambition to play a leading role in the J. League 2 Japan is on the line this July 5. The current 4th-placed side host Iwaki FC, a team they have never beaten. The visitors want to win to get back on track.
RB Omiya Ardija vs Iwaki FC key stats and trends
- In 4 meetings, Iwaki FC have won 3 times including 1 draw
- RB Omiya Ardija have never won against Iwaki FC
- Minimum 3 goals have been on the previous 4 meetings
- RB Omiya Ardija's last 5 meetings ended in draws
- RB Omiya Ardija score 1, 5 goals and concedes 0.9 on average
- Over their last 10 matches, Iwaki FC have won 2, drawn 4 and lost 4
- Iwaki FC are winless in 4 away matches (2W & 2D)
- Iwaki FC concede 1.5 goals and score 1.2 per match
RB Omiya Ardija vs Iwaki FC recent form
In 2004 RB Omiya Ardija finished runners-up in J.League 2 before being relegated in 2014, but the following season the club finished J.League 2 champions before being relegated again in 2018. The club has been playing in the top flight ever since, without ever managing to reach the top flight. The year 2025 seems to be the right one. Ambition is high. RB Omiya Ardija currently occupy 3rd place in J. League 2 Japan. In 21 rounds, RB Omiya Ardija have collected 38 points. They have been solid, winning 10, drawing 8 and losing just 3. After last week's 0-9 draw with Oita Trinita, Risu went 6 games without a win. Their last defeat came on May 15 against Fujieda MYFC 1-0. Club Saitama remain on a 5-match unbeaten run in all competitions.
In the 2019 season, Iwaki FC is promoted to the Japan Football League. In the 2021 season, Iwaki FC is promoted to J.League 3 for the first time in history after two seasons in the Japan Football League. After finishing in first place, the team is crowned champion for its first Japan Football League title. After just one season in J.League 3, the club finished as champions in 2022 and was promoted to J.League 2. In their first season in J2, the team narrowly escaped relegation. Last year Iwaki FC performed well, finishing 9th. This season has been a mixed bag so far. Iwaki FC are in 14th place in J. League 2 Japan with 22 points, 4 more than the first relegation spot. The club from Iwaki, a town in Fukushima prefecture, lacks consistency. They have lost 9, won 5 and drawn 7 of their first 21 games.
Form
- Omiya: D D D D D
- Iwaki: W L D W L
Predicted line-ups
- RB Omiya Ardija probable line-up: Takashi, Iyoha-Rion-Wakaba, Takumi-Kojima-Toshiki-Motegi, Toyokawa-Caprini, Sugimoto
- Iwaki FC probable line-up: Sasaki, Shirai-Endo-Ishida-Sena, Onishi-Shibata-Nelson, Kaina-Kumata
RB Omiya Ardija vs Iwaki FC pre-game odds and win probability
Bookmakers are giving the home side a 50% chance of victory at odds of 1.85. The draw is valued at 3.52 and 26% probable. The away team has a 24% chance of victory at 3.86.
Correct score prediction: RB Omiya 2-1 Iwaki FC
The previous 4 encounters have been spectacular, with a minimum of 3 goals each. This one comes at a time when both teams have interesting attacks. On the other hand, the home team has a good defense, which is not the case for the visitors. We see RB Omiya Ardija win 2-1
Expert tip: RB Omiya to win and both teams to score "Yes"
In the 4 previous meetings, both teams have scored. We see this happening a 5th time. Odds are 56% and 1.68.
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