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Imabari vs Ventforet Kofu: prediction and stats

J2 LeagueRegular Season - 14Kick-off on October 31, 2026 at 05:05 AM (UTC)Imabari Satoyama Stadium, Imabari

ImabariVentforet Kofu

The Footlab AI model makes Imabari the favourite at 53%, against 24% for a draw and 23% for Ventforet Kofu. The most likely score is 1-1. If Imabari wins, the most likely score is 2-1.

Footlab AI's cards found the right outcome in 53.9% of the 3,337 matches already evaluated, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy

Probabilities recomputed on Oct 25, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win Imabari vs Ventforet Kofu?

On Elo ratings, Imabari has 1,743 points and Ventforet Kofu 1,746.

53%24%23%
Imabari winDrawVentforet Kofu win

Computed by the Footlab AI model from our own data only, with no AI analysis.

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Probable lineup for Imabari vs Ventforet Kofu

Computed by Footlab AI from our own data only: recent lineups, squads and known absences. It does not take the press or last-minute absences into account.

Imabari

4-3-3
  1. 10Edigar Junio
  2. 8K. Mori
  3. 11Wesley da Silva
  1. 14Y. Komai
  2. 6Y. Kajiura
  3. 17K. Mochii
  1. 35K. Kushibiki
  2. 99Gabriel Gomes
  3. 15K. Kikuchi
  4. 2R. Umeki
  1. 16T. Yamamoto

Ventforet Kofu

4-3-3
  1. 27S. Takei
  2. 10Y. Naito
  3. 13Y. Murakami
  1. 20H. Endo
  2. 16H. Sueki
  3. 6I. Kobayashi
  1. 17Shun Fukumoto
  2. 22Y. Koide
  3. 3R. Nozawa
  4. 4H. Yamamoto
  1. 97J. Higashi

Computed on October 25, 2026 at 07:59 AM (UTC).

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What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Imabari have 4 wins, 2 draws and 9 defeats; Ventforet Kofu have 4, 2 and 9.

The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.

Imabari
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Oct 25, 2026Blaublitz Akita(away)0-1J2 League
Oct 21, 2026Vegalta Sendai(away)1-3J2 League
Oct 17, 2026Vanraure Hachinohe(home)3-3J2 League
Oct 10, 2026Tokushima Vortis(away)2-1J2 League
Oct 3, 2026Tochigi City(away)2-1J2 League
Ventforet Kofu
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Oct 25, 2026Oita Trinita(away)1-1J2 League
Oct 21, 2026Yokohama FC(home)0-3J2 League
Oct 18, 2026Iwaki(away)0-5J2 League
Oct 10, 2026Tochigi City(home)2-1J2 League
Oct 3, 2026Kataller Toyama(home)1-2J2 League

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 2 meetings: 0 Imabari wins, 0 draws, 2 Ventforet Kofu wins.

DateScoreCompetition
Jul 5, 2025Imabari 2-4 Ventforet KofuJ2 League
May 17, 2025Ventforet Kofu 1-0 ImabariJ2 League

Last archived meeting: Imabari vs Ventforet Kofu on Jul 5, 2025

How many goals should we expect?

Imabari score 1.3 and concede 2.1 goals per match over their last 15; Ventforet Kofu score 0.9 and concede 2.1. The model gives a 58% probability of over 2.5 goals and 59% for both teams to score.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
Imabari1.32.1110/1512/15
Ventforet Kofu0.92.109/1511/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

Imabari sit 19th in J2 League (11 points from 13 matches) and Ventforet Kofu sit 20th (11 points from 13 matches).

2026-27 standings
#ClubPWDLGFGAPts
19Imabari13328152611
20Ventforet Kofu13328102711

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How does Footlab AI compute this prediction?

The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. When bookmakers publish odds for the match, their consensus is built into the calculation: that is what proved most accurate on past matches. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy

Frequently asked questions

Who is the favourite for Imabari vs Ventforet Kofu?
The Footlab AI model makes Imabari the favourite at 53%, against 24% for a draw and 23% for Ventforet Kofu.
Where and when is Imabari vs Ventforet Kofu played?
Imabari vs Ventforet Kofu is played on October 31, 2026 at 05:05 AM (UTC) at Imabari Satoyama Stadium, in the J2 League.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?
The Footlab AI model gives a 58% probability of at least three goals in this match.
How reliable is this prediction?
Footlab AI's cards found the right outcome (home win, draw or away win) in 53.9% of the matches already evaluated, against 33.3% for random guessing, a level comparable with the bookmakers' favourite. The comparison with bookmakers and the breakdown by competition and Elo gap are published on the accuracy page.

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