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Iwata vs Kawasaki Frontale

Japan Japan

J.League Cup Yamaha Stadium, Iwata
Wed, Oct 14, 2026
VS
10:00 AM
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AI Match Summary

A one-off knockout match in the J.League Cup. This one's hard to separate. Kawasaki Frontale have shipped 1.39 goals a game lately, while Iwata have conceded 1.59 and scored 1.38. Past meetings favor Iwata slightly — 1-1-3 in wins/losses/draws. They last met on Jul 6, 2024, ending 2:2. The numbers (1.44 xG vs 1.63) point toward Kawasaki Frontale. AI prediction: Away (2) Win — correct score tipped at 1-2.

Win Probability Meter

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

32%
Iwata
15%
Draws
53%
Kawasaki Frontale
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: Kawasaki Frontale

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

53% / Medium Confidence
  • Kawasaki Frontale have won more games recently than Iwata.
  • Hard to split these two; draw probability sits at 39%.
  • Kawasaki Frontale arrive in better shape, but cup ties don't always follow form.
  • High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 92%
Over 1.5 Goals 82%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 37.5%
Over 4.5 Goals 17%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 76.2%
Iwata Clean Sheet 14%
Kawasaki Frontale Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Iwata Kawasaki Frontale
Matches Played 29 28
Wins 12 13
Draws 1 5
Losses 16 10
Goals Scored 1.38 1.43
Goals Conceded 1.59 1.39
Expected Goals (xG) 1.44 1.63
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Jul 6, 2024 J1 League
Iwata vs Kawasaki Frontale
2:2
Mar 1, 2024 J1 League
Kawasaki Frontale vs Iwata
4:5
Jun 25, 2022 J1 League
Kawasaki Frontale vs Iwata
1:1
Apr 6, 2022 J1 League
Iwata vs Kawasaki Frontale
1:1
Sep 14, 2019 J1 League
Kawasaki Frontale vs Iwata
2:0

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Iwata 31 / 100
Kawasaki Frontale 29 / 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 Kawasaki Frontale

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Kawasaki Frontale 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

Attacking prowess: Iwata scored in 83% of their last 29 outings.

Kawasaki Frontale's defensive record shows goals conceded in 82% of 28 matches.

H2H data points to 3.80 goals as a typical output.

Solid form: Iwata remains unbeaten in 2 of 5 recent matches.

Scoring Trends

Iwata VS Kawasaki Frontale
1.63 Goals Scored 2.13
1.13 Goals Conceded 1.25
63% Over 1.5 75%
63% Over 2.5 63%
25% Over 3.5 50%

Recent Form & Match History

Iwata

(Home)
04 Oct
Vegalta Sendai
2 : 1
Iwata
29 Sept
Iwata
4 : 2
Chiba
26 Sept
Iwata
1 : 2
Vanraure
19 Sept
Albirex Niigata
2 : 1
Iwata
12 Sept
Kofu
0 : 1
Iwata
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Kawasaki Frontale

(Away)
29 Sept
Kumamoto
0 : 1
Kawasaki Frontale
19 Sept
Kawasaki Frontale
3 : 3
Kashima Antlers
12 Sept
Mito
0 : 1
Kawasaki Frontale
06 Sept
Kawasaki Frontale
3 : 1
Shimizu S-Pulse
02 Sept
Machida Zelvia
2 : 1
Kawasaki Frontale
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Tournament Bracket & Draw

1/32-finals
Sanfrecce Hiroshima 2
Tochigi City 0
Matsumoto Yamaga 1
Albirex Niigata 0
Shimizu S-Pulse 2
Kanazawa 0
Yokohama F. Marinos 2
Montedio Yamagata 1
Urawa Reds 3
Toyama 2
Yokohama FC 2
Gifu 1
Okayama 2
Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo 1
Nagoya Grampus 3
Giravanz Kitakyushu 1
Kawasaki Frontale 1
Kumamoto 0
Chiba 2
Iwata 4
Avispa Fukuoka 2
FC Osaka 1
Verdy 1
Sagan Tosu 2
Cerezo Osaka 2
Fujieda MYFC 1
V-Varen Nagasaki 0
Gainare Tottori 2
FC Tokyo 2
Ehime 0
Mito 7
Fukushima United 0
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1/16-finals
Sanfrecce Hiroshima -
Matsumoto Yamaga -
Shimizu S-Pulse -
Yokohama F. Marinos -
Urawa Reds -
Yokohama FC -
Okayama -
Nagoya Grampus -
Kawasaki Frontale -
Iwata -
Avispa Fukuoka -
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Cerezo Osaka -
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FC Tokyo -
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Machida Zelvia 1
Kyoto 0
Kashiwa Reysol 5
Gamba Osaka 4
1/64-finals
Sanfrecce Hiroshima -
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Vanraure 0
Tochigi City 2
Matsumoto Yamaga 4
Shonan Bellmare 3
Thespakusatsu Gunma 1
Albirex Niigata 2
Shimizu S-Pulse -
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Kanazawa 2
Imabari 1
Yokohama F. Marinos -
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Tochigi SC 0
Montedio Yamagata 1
Urawa Reds -
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Tegevajaro Miyazaki 1
Toyama 2
Ryukyu 2
Yokohama FC 3
Gifu 1
Tokushima 0
Okayama -
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Kagoshima United 0
Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo 1
Nagoya Grampus -
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Giravanz Kitakyushu 1
Iwaki 0
Kawasaki Frontale -
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Kumamoto 2
Oita Trinita 0
Kamatamare Sanuki 0
Chiba 2
SC Sagamihara 0
Iwata 3
Avispa Fukuoka -
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FC Osaka 3
Kofu 0
Reilac Shiga 0
Verdy 1
Nara Club 1
Sagan Tosu 2
Cerezo Osaka -
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Renofa Yamaguchi 0
Fujieda MYFC 2
Kochi United 0
V-Varen Nagasaki 1
Gainare Tottori 3
Omiya Ardija 1
FC Tokyo -
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Ehime 1
Blaublitz 0
Nagano Parceiro 0
Mito 1
Fukushima United 4
Vegalta Sendai 3
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