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Imabari vs Nara Club

Japan Japan

J2/J3 League Arigato Service Dream, Imabari
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Match Events

7' Event
Tamura S.
Assist: Tamura R.
14' Event
Junio E.
Assist: Sasa S.
24' Event
Junio E.
Penalty Missed

AI Match Summary

Nara Club in this J2/J3 League matchup, with the score ending 1-2 — backing the pre-match view that favored Nara Club.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

33%
Imabari
30%
Draws
37%
Nara Club
Draw rate projection: 30% Favored: Nara Club

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

37% / Low Confidence
  • Imabari haven't matched Nara Club's recent run of results.
  • Win probability leans Nara Club's way, sitting at 40%.
  • Regular J2/J3 League form gives a decent read on both sides.
  • High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 85%).

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 99%
Over 1.5 Goals 100%
Over 2.5 Goals 85%
Over 3.5 Goals 62.5%
Over 4.5 Goals 28%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 75.8%
Imabari Clean Sheet 10%
Nara Club Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Imabari Nara Club
Matches Played 29 29
Wins 9 11
Draws 1 2
Losses 19 16
Goals Scored 1 1.62
Goals Conceded 1.59 2.07
Expected Goals (xG) 1.81 2.19
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

May 3, 2026 J2/J3 League
Imabari vs Nara Club
1:2
Feb 14, 2026 J2/J3 League
Nara Club vs Imabari
1:0
Aug 31, 2024 J3 League
Imabari vs Nara Club
6:0
May 3, 2024 J3 League
Nara Club vs Imabari
2:1
Sep 9, 2023 J3 League
Nara Club vs Imabari
1:1

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Imabari Compare

Top Goalscorer Junio E.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 1.39
Avg xA / game 0.91

Nara Club Compare

Top Goalscorer Tamura S.
1 Goals
Assists Leader Kunitake Y.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.99
Avg xA / game 1.22

SokaPicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

Imabari 26 / 100
Nara Club 38 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).

Attack & Defence Capability Index

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
Imabari Nara Club

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Nara Club Win (2)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 1:2
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Nara Club has conceded goals in 90% of their last 29 outings.

Imabari found the back of the net in 69% of recent matches (29 games).

Games between these two average 3.00 goals.

Imabari has registered 3 games unbeaten in their last 5 outings.

Scoring Trends

Imabari VS Nara Club
1.25 Goals Scored 1.63
2.75 Goals Conceded 2.38
100% Over 1.5 100%
88% Over 2.5 100%
50% Over 3.5 75%

Recent Form & Match History

Imabari

(Home)
12 Sept
Imabari
1 : 0
Sagan Tosu
06 Sept
Oita Trinita
1 : 1
Imabari
02 Sept
Kanazawa
2 : 1
Imabari
29 Aug
Imabari
0 : 3
Montedio Yamagata
26 Aug
Imabari
4 : 1
Blaublitz
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Nara Club

(Away)
12 Sept
Nara Club
2 : 1
Gifu
06 Sept
Kumamoto
2 : 2
Nara Club
02 Sept
Nara Club
1 : 2
Sagan Tosu
29 Aug
Fukushima United
2 : 2
Nara Club
22 Aug
Nara Club
3 : 1
Renofa Yamaguchi
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League Standings (Group 1)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Vegalta Sendai 18 16 0 2 37:15 43
2 Blaublitz 18 11 0 7 23:16 35
3 Shonan Bellmare 18 11 0 7 28:20 31
4 Yokohama FC 18 10 0 8 36:28 29
5 SC Sagamihara 18 9 0 9 33:36 28
6 Thespakusatsu Gunma 18 7 0 11 27:39 23
7 Montedio Yamagata 18 8 0 10 22:25 22
8 Tochigi City 18 7 0 11 22:35 21
9 Vanraure 17 5 0 12 16:23 18
10 Tochigi SC 17 5 0 12 24:31 17
Promotion - J2/J3 League (Play Offs)
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League Standings (Group 2)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Kofu 17 11 0 6 20:12 33
2 Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo 18 11 0 7 28:22 31
3 Iwaki 18 11 0 7 26:20 31
4 Omiya Ardija 18 10 0 8 39:29 30
5 Fujieda MYFC 18 9 0 9 24:23 30
6 Gifu 17 9 0 8 23:25 27
7 Matsumoto Yamaga 18 8 0 10 33:25 26
8 Iwata 18 9 0 9 20:25 25
9 Fukushima United 18 6 0 12 30:43 18
10 Nagano Parceiro 18 5 0 13 17:36 16
Promotion - J2/J3 League (Play Offs)
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League Standings (Group 3)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Toyama 18 13 0 5 40:26 38
2 Albirex Niigata 18 12 0 6 24:19 35
3 Tokushima 18 11 0 7 38:23 32
4 Kochi United 18 10 0 8 25:23 30
5 Ehime 18 9 0 9 26:20 28
6 Kanazawa 18 10 0 8 20:23 27
7 Nara Club 18 7 0 11 27:36 21
8 FC Osaka 18 6 0 12 18:23 20
9 Imabari 18 6 0 12 15:21 20
10 Kamatamare Sanuki 18 6 0 12 15:34 19
Promotion - J2/J3 League (Play Offs)
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League Standings (Group 4)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Tegevajaro Miyazaki 18 15 0 3 35:13 47
2 Kagoshima United 18 12 0 6 27:16 33
3 Sagan Tosu 18 10 0 8 26:18 32
4 Renofa Yamaguchi 18 10 0 8 27:24 29
5 Kumamoto 18 9 0 9 21:21 27
6 Gainare Tottori 18 10 0 8 24:25 27
7 Oita Trinita 18 7 0 11 19:20 22
8 Reilac Shiga 18 7 0 11 16:29 21
9 Ryukyu 18 6 0 12 17:28 17
10 Giravanz Kitakyushu 18 4 0 14 17:35 15
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