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T. Yamaguchi🟨
R. Umeki⚽K. Matsuda🟨T. Yamaguchi🔄Y. Komai⚽Y. Komai🟨T. Son🟨Gabriel Gomes🟨J. Miyazaki🔄Lucas Barcelos⚽T. Yamada🔄Wesley Tanque🔄N. Kanuma🔄K. Matsuda🔄Thonny Anderson🔄K. Mori🟨E. Junio🔄R. Umeki🔄Starting Lineups
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Starting XI
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Starting XI
Head-to-Head
📈 Team Form & Statistics
ELO comparison
Pre-match ratings
 ImabariHome | Rating |  Tokushima VortisAway |
|---|---|---|
| Strength | ||
| 1,449.5 | Overall | 1,596.9 |
| 1,479.9 | Match venue | 1,590.3 |
| 1,479.9 | At home | 1,535.6 |
| 1,482.9 | Away | 1,590.3 |
| Attack & defence | ||
| 1,406.8 | Attack | 1,483 |
| 1,529.7 | Defence | 1,663.7 |
| 1,458.2 | Home attack | 1,444.9 |
| 1,424.2 | Away attack | 1,482.3 |
| 1,518 | Home defence | 1,610.6 |
| 1,534 | Away defence | 1,669.9 |
| Match profile | ||
| 1,466.7 | Goal environment | 1,073.3 |
| 1,490 | Home goals | 1,348.3 |
| 1,476.7 | Away goals | 1,225 |
| 1,500 | Possession | 1,500 |
| Specialist ratings | ||
| 1,500 | Set-piece attack | 1,500 |
| 1,500 | Set-piece defence | 1,500 |
| 1,489.5 | Close games | 1,527.8 |
| 1,439.8 | Winning margin | 1,625.6 |
Match venue compares Imabari at home with Tokushima Vortis away. All ratings are within this league.
Higher goal environment ratings mean higher-scoring games, not necessarily a stronger team. A starting league rating is 1500.
📝 Match Preview
The J2/J3 League continues on March 22, 2026, with Imabari hosting Tokushima Vortis. This fixture presents a stark contrast in current form and league standing. Tokushima Vortis sits comfortably at the top of the table with 15 points from 6 games, boasting a 5-win record. In contrast, Imabari languishes near the bottom with just 5 points from 6 games and a single victory. Statistically, the gap is undeniable. Tokushima Vortis has an away win rate of 80% in their last 5 away games, scoring an average of 2.60 goals per game on the road while conceding only 0.40. Their goal expectancy away is a robust 1.80. Imabari, meanwhile, struggles to score at home, averaging just 1.20 goals per game, and their overall goal expectancy is a modest 0.80. Imabari has conceded 1.60 goals per game in their last 10 matches, suggesting vulnerability against a potent attack. Head-to-head history also favors the visitors. In their three previous meetings, Tokushima Vortis holds the advantage with two wins to Imabari's one. The most recent encounter ended 0-1 to Tokushima. Given the massive disparity in points and goal output, the market odds for an Away Win at 2.43 appear to offer value, implying a 41% probability while the data suggests a significantly higher likelihood. The goal expectancy sum is 2.60, which slightly favors Over 2.5 Goals, but the most compelling angle remains the match winner. Tokushima's defensive solidity (0.70 goals conceded per game over 10 matches) combined with Imabari's poor scoring record (0.70 goals per game) points to a clean sheet possibility for the visitors. Key Points: - Tokushima Vortis are league leaders with 15 points; Imabari are 8th with 5 points. - Tokushima has an 80% away win rate; Imabari has a 40% home win rate. - Goal Expectancy: Home 0.80, Away 1.80. - Head-to-Head: Tokushima leads 2-1. The data overwhelmingly supports an Away Win. The disparity in form is too large to ignore, and the odds of 2.43 provide sufficient value for a confident selection. I am recommending an Away Win for this fixture.
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