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Montedio Yamagata vs Tochigi City

Japan Japan

J2 League ND Soft Stadium Yamagata, Tendo
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Match Events

20' Event
Disaro A. S.
(Penalty)
35'
Simmons A.
46'
Sub
Koike Y. In: Masukake Y.
Out: Koike Y.

AI Match Summary

The J2 League game between Montedio Yamagata and Tochigi City finished 2-0, a result that aligned with the model's pre-match lean toward Montedio Yamagata.

Win Probability Meter

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

85%
Montedio Yamagata
15%
Draws
0%
Tochigi City
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: Montedio Yamagata

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

85% / Very High Confidence
  • Tochigi City carry the better recent record into this one.
  • Montedio Yamagata are the model's pick here, at 80%.
  • Regular J2 League form gives a decent read on both sides.
  • High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).
  • These two have met 3 times recently and Tochigi City have taken 2 of them.

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 19%
Over 4.5 Goals 9%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 69.8%
Montedio Yamagata Clean Sheet 19%
Tochigi City Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Montedio Yamagata Tochigi City
Matches Played 29 30
Wins 11 14
Draws 0 1
Losses 18 15
Goals Scored 1.24 1.53
Goals Conceded 1.41 1.57
Expected Goals (xG) 1.38 1.25
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

Aug 9, 2026 J2 League
Montedio Yamagata vs Tochigi City
2:0
May 16, 2026 J2/J3 League
Tochigi City vs Montedio Yamagata
3:0
Mar 29, 2026 J2/J3 League
Montedio Yamagata vs Tochigi City
1:2

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Montedio Yamagata Compare

Top Goalscorer Kawana R.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 1.06
Avg xA / game 0.69

Tochigi City Compare

Avg xG / game 1.14
Avg xA / game 0.69

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Montedio Yamagata 76 / 100
Tochigi City 10 / 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
Montedio Yamagata Tochigi City

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

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

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Difficult form: Tochigi City registered 5 defeats in their last 5 games.

Montedio Yamagata's goal record stands at 69% scoring rate across 29 recent games.

Tochigi City let in goals in 77% of their last 30 matches.

These sides typically produce 2.67 goals when they meet.

Scoring Trends

Montedio Yamagata VS Tochigi City
1.13 Goals Scored 1.38
1.13 Goals Conceded 1.63
75% Over 1.5 88%
50% Over 2.5 75%
0% Over 3.5 38%

Recent Form & Match History

Montedio Yamagata

(Home)
03 Oct
Oita Trinita
2 : 1
Montedio Yamagata
29 Sept
Montedio Yamagata
1 : 2
Yokohama F. Marinos
26 Sept
Montedio Yamagata
2 : 0
Sagan Tosu
19 Sept
Montedio Yamagata
0 : 2
Toyama
13 Sept
Albirex Niigata
1 : 0
Montedio Yamagata
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Tochigi City

(Away)
03 Oct
Tochigi City
1 : 2
Imabari
29 Sept
Tochigi City
0 : 2
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
26 Sept
Tokushima
3 : 0
Tochigi City
23 Sept
Machida Zelvia
2 : 1
Tochigi City
20 Sept
Tochigi City
1 : 3
Vegalta Sendai
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League Standings

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Vegalta Sendai 9 6 2 1 17:8 20
2 Albirex Niigata 9 6 1 2 13:13 19
3 Toyama 9 5 2 2 18:9 17
4 Omiya Ardija 9 4 5 0 17:8 17
5 Yokohama FC 9 5 2 2 18:11 17
6 Shonan Bellmare 9 4 4 1 10:8 16
7 Fujieda MYFC 9 3 4 2 13:10 13
8 Blaublitz 9 3 4 2 12:10 13
9 Tokushima 9 4 1 4 9:10 13
10 Montedio Yamagata 9 4 0 5 11:8 12
11 Tegevajaro Miyazaki 9 3 3 3 13:13 12
12 Oita Trinita 9 2 5 2 9:7 11
13 Tochigi City 9 3 1 5 15:15 10
14 Iwata 9 3 1 5 11:13 10
15 Vanraure 9 3 1 5 5:14 10
16 Iwaki 9 3 0 6 12:17 9
17 Sagan Tosu 9 2 2 5 8:12 8
18 Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo 9 2 2 5 12:18 8
19 Imabari 9 2 1 6 9:18 7
20 Kofu 9 2 1 6 7:17 7
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