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Iwaki vs Iwata

Japan Japan

J2/J3 League Iwaki Greenfield, Iwaki
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Match Events

13'
Takahashi Y.
16'
Yamanaka A.
22'
Watanabe R.

AI Match Summary

Iwaki in this J2/J3 League matchup, with the score ending 1-0 — backing the pre-match view that favored Iwaki.

Win Probability Meter

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

70%
Iwaki
17%
Draws
13%
Iwata
Draw rate projection: 17% Favored: Iwaki

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

88% / Very High Confidence
  • Form's been kind to Iwaki lately — more wins on the board than Iwata.
  • 70% — that's where the model lands on Iwaki taking it.
  • This is a straightforward league game — the season-long numbers should hold up.
  • Strong defensive structures favor a low-scoring, controlled fixture.

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 85%
Over 1.5 Goals 62.5%
Over 2.5 Goals 25%
Over 3.5 Goals 13%
Over 4.5 Goals 6%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 33.6%
Iwaki Clean Sheet 68%
Iwata Clean Sheet 11%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Iwaki Iwata
Matches Played 30 30
Wins 18 14
Draws 2 2
Losses 10 14
Goals Scored 1 1.38
Goals Conceded 1.25 1.5
Expected Goals (xG) 1.00 1.38
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.25 1.50

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

May 2, 2026 J2/J3 League
Iwata vs Iwaki
1:2
Mar 29, 2026 J2/J3 League
Iwaki vs Iwata
1:0
Aug 10, 2025 J2 League
Iwaki vs Iwata
3:1
May 17, 2025 J2 League
Iwata vs Iwaki
2:0
Jul 29, 2023 J2 League
Iwaki vs Iwata
0:1

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Iwaki Compare

Top Goalscorer Yamaguchi D.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 0.77
Avg xA / game 0.5

Iwata Compare

Avg xG / game 1.25
Avg xA / game 0.77

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Iwaki 77 / 100
Iwata 14 / 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
Iwaki Iwata

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick IWA Win (1)
Secondary Pick Under 2.5 Goals & BTTS No
Correct Score 1:0
BTTS Outcome No (NG)
Over/Under Pick Under 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Iwaki's goal record stands at 77% scoring rate across 30 recent games.

Iwata's defensive record shows goals conceded in 77% of 30 matches.

These sides typically produce 2.20 goals when they meet.

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

Scoring Trends

Iwaki VS Iwata
1 Goals Scored 1.38
1.25 Goals Conceded 1.5
50% Over 1.5 75%
50% Over 2.5 75%
13% Over 3.5 13%

Recent Form & Match History

Iwaki

(Home)
12 Jul
Nagano Parceiro
1 : 3
Iwaki
07 Jun
Tokushima
2 : 0
Iwaki
30 May
Shonan Bellmare
1 : 2
Iwaki
23 May
Fujieda MYFC
0 : 1
Iwaki
17 May
Iwaki
1 : 2
Matsumoto Yamaga
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Iwata

(Away)
06 Jun
Iwata
2 : 3
FC Osaka
30 May
Tochigi City
4 : 3
Iwata
23 May
Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo
0 : 1
Iwata
16 May
Iwata
0 : 3
Fujieda MYFC
10 May
Fukushima United
4 : 2
Iwata
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League Standings (Group 1)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Vegalta Sendai18160237:1543
2Blaublitz18110723:1635
3Shonan Bellmare18110728:2031
4Yokohama FC18100836:2829
5SC Sagamihara1890933:3628
6Thespakusatsu Gunma18701127:3923
7Montedio Yamagata18801022:2522
8Tochigi City18701122:3521
9Vanraure17501216:2318
10Tochigi SC17501224:3117
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League Standings (Group 2)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Kofu17110620:1233
2Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo18110728:2231
3Iwaki18110726:2031
4Omiya Ardija18100839:2930
5Fujieda MYFC1890924:2330
6Gifu1790823:2527
7Matsumoto Yamaga18801033:2526
8Iwata1890920:2525
9Fukushima United18601230:4318
10Nagano Parceiro18501317:3616
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League Standings (Group 3)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Toyama18130540:2638
2Albirex Niigata18120624:1935
3Tokushima18110738:2332
4Kochi United18100825:2330
5Ehime1890926:2028
6Kanazawa18100820:2327
7Nara Club18701127:3621
8FC Osaka18601218:2320
9Imabari18601215:2120
10Kamatamare Sanuki18601215:3419
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League Standings (Group 4)

PosTeamPWDLGDPts
1Tegevajaro Miyazaki18150335:1347
2Kagoshima United18120627:1633
3Sagan Tosu18100826:1832
4Renofa Yamaguchi18100827:2429
5Kumamoto1890921:2127
6Gainare Tottori18100824:2527
7Oita Trinita18701119:2022
8Reilac Shiga18701116:2921
9Ryukyu18601217:2817
10Giravanz Kitakyushu18401417:3515
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