Kanazawa vs Imabari: prediction and stats
J-League CupRound of 128Kick-off on September 2, 2026 at 10:00 AM (UTC)Ishikawa Seibu Stadium, Kanazawa
The Footlab model makes Kanazawa the favourite at 40%, against 26% for a draw and 33% for Imabari. The most likely score is 1-1.
This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy
Probabilities recomputed on Aug 23, 2026 — the full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.
Who will win Kanazawa vs Imabari?
A very open match: only 5 Elo points separate Kanazawa (1,675) and Imabari (1,680).
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Kanazawa have 5 wins, 3 draws and 7 defeats; Imabari have 3, 3 and 9.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 23, 2026 | Sagamihara(away) | 1-2 | J3 League |
| Aug 19, 2026 | Kyoto Sangyo University(home) | 1-4 | Emperor Cup |
| Aug 15, 2026 | Fukushima United(home) | 4-3 | J3 League |
| Aug 9, 2026 | Tochigi SC(away) | 2-3 | J3 League |
| Jun 7, 2026 | Thespakusatsu Gunma(home) | 4-1 | J2/J3 League |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2026 | Kataller Toyama(away) | 0-4 | J2 League |
| Aug 15, 2026 | Omiya Ardija(home) | 2-3 | J2 League |
| Aug 9, 2026 | Iwaki(away) | 1-2 | J2 League |
| Jul 22, 2026 | Vissel Kobe(away) | 1-2 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Jun 7, 2026 | Vanraure Hachinohe(away) | 1-1 | J2/J3 League |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 5 meetings: 1 Kanazawa win(s), 2 draw(s), 2 Imabari win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 12, 2026 | Kanazawa 0-0 Imabari | J2/J3 League |
| Feb 8, 2026 | Imabari 0-0 Kanazawa | J2/J3 League |
| Jul 14, 2024 | Imabari 3-0 Kanazawa | J3 League |
| Mar 3, 2024 | Kanazawa 1-3 Imabari | J3 League |
| Aug 30, 2015 | Kanazawa 6-3 Imabari | Emperor Cup |
How many goals should we expect?
Kanazawa score 1.3 and concede 1.5 goals per match over their last 15; Imabari score 1.0 and concede 1.5. The model gives a 54% probability of over 2.5 goals and 58% for both teams to score.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kanazawa | 1.3 | 1.5 | 4 | 9/15 | 7/15 |
| Imabari | 1.0 | 1.5 | 3 | 10/15 | 9/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Verdict, probable XI and verified absences
The full match card recomputes this prediction continuously until kick-off: multi-market verdict, player-by-player probable XI and web-verified absences.
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No odds, no affiliation: the method is published and the accuracy is measured.
How does Footlab 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. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy
Frequently asked questions
- Who is the favourite for Kanazawa vs Imabari?
- The Footlab model makes Kanazawa the favourite at 40%, against 26% for a draw and 33% for Imabari.
- Where and when is Kanazawa vs Imabari played?
- Kanazawa vs Imabari is played on September 2, 2026 at 10:00 AM (UTC) at Ishikawa Seibu Stadium, in the J-League Cup.
- Will there be over 2.5 goals?
- The Footlab model gives a 54% probability of at least three goals in this match.
- How reliable is this prediction?
- The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.
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