Albirex Niigata vs Imabari Prediction
Japan · Regular Season - 16
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Albirex Niigata vs Imabari: result, form and history
Albirex Niigata beat Imabari 1-0 in the J2 League on 7 Nov 2026. It was in line with recent form: Albirex Niigata had won 3 of their previous five, compared with none for Imabari.
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Match Events
Team Comparison
Albirex Niigata
ImabariAI Insights
Game State Tendencies
Albirex Niigata- Tied at half-time in 60% of matches
- Scores more in 2nd half (0.9 vs 0.7 in first half)
- Concedes more in 2nd half and can tire late
Imabari- Tied at half-time in 40% of matches
- Comeback tendency: recovers from HT deficit 50% of the time
- Concedes more in 2nd half and can tire late
Head to Head
Last 2 meetings, all competitions
Albirex Niigata2Wins · 100%0Wins · 0%Previous meetings
18/04/2026Albirex NiigataImabari01/03/2026ImabariAlbirex NiigataRecent Form
Albirex Niigata
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Kataller ToyamaAlbirex Niigata
Vegalta SendaiAlbirex Niigata
Sagan Tosu
Oita TrinitaAlbirex Niigata
Shonan BellmareAlbirex NiigataAlbirex Niigata
Tokushima Vortis
Matsumoto YamagaAlbirex Niigata
Blaublitz AkitaAlbirex NiigataAlbirex Niigata
Jubilo IwataImabariImabari
Consadole SapporoImabariVentforet KofuBlaublitz AkitaImabariVegalta SendaiImabariImabari
Vanraure HachinoheTokushima VortisImabari
Tochigi CityImabariImabariShonan Bellmare
Kashiwa ReysolImabari
Yokohama FCImabariLeague Table
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | G | GD | Pts | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Omiya Ardija | 17 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 32:19 | +13 | 33 | LLWWL |
| 2 |  Tegevajaro Miyazaki | 17 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 29:18 | +11 | 32 | WWWDW |
| 3 | Albirex Niigata | 17 | 10 | 2 | 5 | 24:27 | -3 | 32 | WDWWL |
| 4 | Kataller Toyama | 16 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 29:15 | +14 | 31 | WDWWW |
| 5 | Yokohama FC | 17 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 32:19 | +13 | 31 | WWDDW |
| 6 | Vegalta Sendai | 16 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 28:15 | +13 | 30 | DWLWW |
| 7 | Consadole Sapporo | 16 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 22:19 | +3 | 26 | WWWWW |
| 8 | Shonan Bellmare | 17 | 6 | 8 | 3 | 18:15 | +3 | 26 | LLWLD |
| 9 |  Iwaki | 16 | 7 | 2 | 7 | 26:22 | +4 | 23 | LLDLL |
| 10 | Jubilo Iwata | 16 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 19:17 | +2 | 23 | LWDDW |
| 11 | Oita Trinita | 17 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 20:20 | 0 | 22 | LLWLL |
| 12 | Blaublitz Akita | 16 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 18:18 | 0 | 20 | DLWWL |
| 13 | Sagan Tosu | 16 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 16:19 | -3 | 20 | WWDDW |
| 14 |  Fujieda MYFC | 17 | 4 | 7 | 6 | 18:21 | -3 | 19 | WDDDL |
| 15 |  Montedio Yamagata | 17 | 6 | 1 | 10 | 15:18 | -3 | 19 | LLLDL |
| 16 | Tokushima Vortis | 16 | 5 | 2 | 9 | 12:17 | -5 | 17 | LLLDL |
| 17 | Tochigi City | 17 | 4 | 3 | 10 | 27:32 | -5 | 15 | WDDWL |
| 18 | Vanraure Hachinohe | 16 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 11:26 | -15 | 14 | DLLLW |
| 19 | Imabari | 16 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 16:32 | -16 | 12 | WWLWL |
| 20 | Ventforet Kofu | 17 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 12:35 | -23 | 12 | DWLWW |
| # | Team | MP | G | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Omiya Ardija | 17 | 32:19 | 33 |
| 2 | Tegevajaro Miyazaki | 17 | 29:18 | 32 |
| 3 | Albirex Niigata | 17 | 24:27 | 32 |
| 4 | Kataller Toyama | 16 | 29:15 | 31 |
| 5 | Yokohama FC | 17 | 32:19 | 31 |
| 6 | Vegalta Sendai | 16 | 28:15 | 30 |
| 7 | Consadole Sapporo | 16 | 22:19 | 26 |
| 8 | Shonan Bellmare | 17 | 18:15 | 26 |
| 9 | Iwaki | 16 | 26:22 | 23 |
| 10 | Jubilo Iwata | 16 | 19:17 | 23 |
| 11 | Oita Trinita | 17 | 20:20 | 22 |
| 12 | Blaublitz Akita | 16 | 18:18 | 20 |
| 13 | Sagan Tosu | 16 | 16:19 | 20 |
| 14 | Fujieda MYFC | 17 | 18:21 | 19 |
| 15 | Montedio Yamagata | 17 | 15:18 | 19 |
| 16 | Tokushima Vortis | 16 | 12:17 | 17 |
| 17 | Tochigi City | 17 | 27:32 | 15 |
| 18 | Vanraure Hachinohe | 16 | 11:26 | 14 |
| 19 | Imabari | 16 | 16:32 | 12 |
| 20 | Ventforet Kofu | 17 | 12:35 | 12 |
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About the Albirex Niigata vs Imabari forecast
Every forecast on this page comes from the same model inputs: team ratings, recent form, goals scored and conceded, and how these sides have fared against each other.
How to Read These Forecasts
Each percentage is the model's calculated likelihood for that outcome. Above 65% means strong statistical confidence; 45-65% points to a competitive, open match; below 45% means the outcome is statistically less likely. All figures are for information and entertainment only.
Albirex Niigata and Imabari in the J2 League table
The table shows a wide gap: Albirex Niigata are 3rd in the J2 League, while Imabari sit 19th, 20 points behind. League goal record so far: Albirex Niigata 24-27, Imabari 16-32. The full standings are on the J2 League Table 2026 page.
Key Factors for This Match
Albirex Niigata and Imabari have met only 2 times recently, averaging 1.5 goals per game in those meetings. Some of the data for this fixture is limited, so the model gives it a lower confidence rating.
All forecasts are generated by statistical and machine learning models for informational and entertainment purposes only. They are not guaranteed and do not constitute financial or betting advice.