Imabari vs Albirex Niigata Prediction

J2 League · Sun 1 Mar 2026
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ImabariLLDLL
0 - 2
Full time · HT 0 - 1
Albirex NiigataWWLWW
Kick-offSun 1 Mar, 06:00
Our tip1 @ 2.30 ✗
GoalsUnder 2.5
Confidence55%

Full-time report

Our tip1 ✗
Double chance12 ✓
BTTSNo ✓
Over/Under 2.5Under 2.5 ✓

Recent form

Last 5 matches, home and away
ImabariLLDLL
07 Nov 26AAlbirex Niigata0 - 1J2 League
03 Nov 26HConsadole Sapporo0 - 4J2 League
31 Oct 26HVentforet Kofu1 - 1J2 League
25 Oct 26ABlaublitz Akita0 - 1J2 League
21 Oct 26AVegalta Sendai1 - 3J2 League
Albirex NiigataWWLWW
07 Nov 26HImabari1 - 0J2 League
03 Nov 26AVentforet Kofu1 - 0J2 League
31 Oct 26HKataller Toyama2 - 3J2 League
25 Oct 26HVegalta Sendai2 - 1J2 League
21 Oct 26HSagan Tosu2 - 1J2 League

Head to head

Imabari 0 · Draws 0 · Albirex Niigata 3 (3 meetings)

07 Nov 26Albirex Niigata1 - 0ImabariJ2 League
18 Apr 26Albirex Niigata1 - 0ImabariJ2 League
01 Mar 26Imabari0 - 2Albirex NiigataJ2 League

Full head to head: Imabari vs Albirex Niigata →

Our prediction

Imabari to win

@ 2.30
Double chance
12  •  Imabari or Albirex Niigata
@ 1.28
Both teams to score
No – at least one team fails to score
@ 1.95
Confidence
55%

Our record

Our tips on Imabarilast 20 tipped matches
12/2060%
Our tips on Albirex Niigatalast 20 tipped matches
10/2050%
Our tips in J2 Leaguelast 30 days
33/6055%

Correct 1X2 tips (home win, draw or away win), checked against the final score.

Who will win?

Voting closed at kick-off.

Goals outlook

Over/Under 2.5
Under 2.5
Confidence
80%
Over 2.5: 32%Under 2.5: 68%
Expected goals
0.86Imabari
2.00Total
1.14Albirex Niigata

Possible correct scores

1 – 1 Draw 12% @ 5.50
1 – 0 Imabari win 10% @ 6.50 Our pick
2 – 1 Imabari win 8% @ 7.50
0 – 1 Albirex Niigata win 8% @ 7.50
0 – 0 Draw 8% @ 8.00

Final score: 0 – 2 – not in our list. Exact scores are long shots – even the likeliest score usually comes in only 1 time in 8–10. 18+.

Win probability

Imabari47%
Draw18%
Albirex Niigata35%

Odds (1X2)

12.30
X3.20
22.90

Imabari vs Albirex Niigata preview and result

Imabari and Albirex Niigata met in the J2 League on Sunday 1 March 2026 at 06:00 (Nigerian time). The match finished 0 - 2, 0 - 1 at half time.

Our model gives Imabari a 47% chance of winning, the draw 18% and Albirex Niigata 35%. Our pick was Imabari to win with 55% confidence at odds of 2.30. The pick lost this time ✗. For a safer option, the double chance 12 (Imabari or Albirex Niigata) covers two of the three results at odds of 1.28.

Goals: we expect about 2.0 goals (0.9 for Imabari, 1.1 for Albirex Niigata). The chance of three or more goals is 32%, so our goals pick is Under 2.5 (80% confidence). 2 goals were scored.

Form and head to head

Imabari have 0 wins, 1 draw and 4 defeats in their last 5 matches (L-L-D-L-L), scoring 2 and conceding 10. Albirex Niigata have 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches (W-W-L-W-W), scoring 8 and conceding 5. In their last 3 meetings, Imabari won 0, Albirex Niigata won 3 and 0 ended level.

Frequently asked questions

What was the prediction for Imabari vs Albirex Niigata?

Our pre-match prediction is Imabari to win (55% confidence) at odds of 2.30. Win chances: Imabari 47%, draw 18%, Albirex Niigata 35%.

Will there be over 2.5 goals in Imabari vs Albirex Niigata?

We expect about 2.0 goals. Our pick is Under 2.5 with 80% confidence (chance of 3+ goals: 32%).

What time is Imabari vs Albirex Niigata?

Imabari vs Albirex Niigata (J2 League) was played on Sunday 1 March 2026 at 06:00 Nigerian time (WAT).

What is a safe bet for Imabari vs Albirex Niigata?

The double chance 12 (Imabari or Albirex Niigata) covers two outcomes at odds of 1.28. No bet is risk-free – stake only what you can afford. 18+.

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