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Iwata vs Iwaki

Japan Japan

J2/J3 League Yamaha Stadium, Iwata
Sat, May 2, 2026
1 - 2
05:00 AM
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Match Events

13' Event
Kawasaki I.
Assist: Gustavo Silva
63'
Sub
Nishitani R. In: Nagaki R.
Out: Nishitani R.
66'
Sub
Matsubara K. In: Tameda H.
Out: Matsubara K.

AI Match Summary

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

Win Probability Meter

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

51%
Iwata
15%
Draws
34%
Iwaki
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: Iwata

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

51% / Medium Confidence
  • Form's been kind to Iwaki lately — more wins on the board than Iwata.
  • Model gives Iwata a 51% chance of winning this.
  • Regular J2/J3 League form gives a decent read on both sides.
  • 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 75.5%
Over 2.5 Goals 25%
Over 3.5 Goals 22%
Over 4.5 Goals 10%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 34.400000000000006%
Iwata Clean Sheet 68%
Iwaki Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Iwata Iwaki
Matches Played 29 29
Wins 13 16
Draws 1 0
Losses 15 13
Goals Scored 1.28 1.41
Goals Conceded 1.45 1.28
Expected Goals (xG) 1.63 1.19
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

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

Iwata Compare

Top Goalscorer Kawasaki I.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 1.25
Avg xA / game 0.81

Iwaki Compare

Top Goalscorer Shota K.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 1.08
Avg xA / game 0.66

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Iwata 59 / 100
Iwaki 22 / 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
Iwata Iwaki

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Iwata Win (1)
Secondary Pick Under 2.5 Goals or 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

Iwata found the back of the net in 83% of recent matches (29 games).

Iwaki's defensive record shows goals conceded in 76% of 29 matches.

These sides typically produce 2.20 goals when they meet.

Solid form: Iwata remains unbeaten in 3 of 5 recent matches.

Scoring Trends

Iwata VS Iwaki
1.38 Goals Scored 1.38
1 Goals Conceded 1.88
63% Over 1.5 88%
50% Over 2.5 63%
25% Over 3.5 50%

Recent Form & Match History

Iwata

(Home)
12 Sept
Kofu
0 : 1
Iwata
06 Sept
Iwata
0 : 1
Toyama
02 Sept
SC Sagamihara
0 : 3
Iwata
29 Aug
Tochigi City
1 : 3
Iwata
26 Aug
Iwata
0 : 1
Tegevajaro Miyazaki
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Iwaki

(Away)
12 Sept
Iwaki
2 : 0
Yokohama FC
05 Sept
Tokushima
1 : 0
Iwaki
02 Sept
Giravanz Kitakyushu
1 : 0
Iwaki
29 Aug
Iwaki
2 : 3
Albirex Niigata
26 Aug
Iwaki
2 : 0
Oita Trinita
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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
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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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