J2 League: Predictions, Odds & Tips

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    Model-based predictions for J2 League — every fixture in the J2 League is analysed by the same match model that powers PlaymakerAI. Ahead of each round the model computes 1X2 probabilities, a full score matrix, expected goals and over/under lines.

    The predictions are held against live odds, with positive expected value (EV+) flagged where the model's probability beats the implied odds. Played matches are graded openly — hit or miss.

    Upcoming matches

    Odds on the move
    Yokohama FCYokohama FC
    vs
    FC ImabariFC Imabari
    1 56%X 26%2 18%
    Odds on the move
    Fujieda MYFCFujieda MYFC
    vs
    Omiya ArdijaOmiya Ardija
    1 23%X 30%2 47%
    Odds on the move
    Albirex NiigataAlbirex Niigata
    vs
    Jubilo IwataJubilo Iwata
    1 33%X 28%2 39%
    Ventforet KofuVentforet Kofu
    vs
    Tokushima VortisTokushima Vortis
    1 46%X 31%2 24%
    Hokkaido Consadole SapporoHokkaido Consadole Sapporo
    vs
    Oita TrinitaOita Trinita
    1 51%X 27%2 22%
    Soft draw
    Montedio YamagataMontedio Yamagata
    vs
    Kataller ToyamaKataller Toyama
    1 39%X 25%2 36%
    Odds on the move
    Sagan TosuSagan Tosu
    vs
    Iwaki FCIwaki FC
    1 51%X 25%2 24%
    Shonan BellmareShonan Bellmare
    vs
    Blaublitz AkitaBlaublitz Akita
    1 44%X 30%2 26%
    Tochigi CityTochigi City
    vs
    Vegalta SendaiVegalta Sendai
    1 27%X 25%2 49%
    Soft draw
    Oita TrinitaOita Trinita
    vs
    Fujieda MYFCFujieda MYFC
    1 35%X 30%2 35%
    Iwaki FCIwaki FC
    vs
    Vegalta SendaiVegalta Sendai
    1 24%X 32%2 44%
    Blaublitz AkitaBlaublitz Akita
    vs
    Albirex NiigataAlbirex Niigata
    1 38%X 29%2 33%
    Soft draw
    Montedio YamagataMontedio Yamagata
    vs
    Sagan TosuSagan Tosu
    1 36%X 25%2 39%
    Tegevajaro MiyazakiTegevajaro Miyazaki
    vs
    Hokkaido Consadole SapporoHokkaido Consadole Sapporo
    1 43%X 27%2 30%
    Kataller ToyamaKataller Toyama
    vs
    Yokohama FCYokohama FC
    1 49%X 22%2 29%
    Jubilo IwataJubilo Iwata
    vs
    Vanraure HachinoheVanraure Hachinohe
    1 61%X 25%2 14%
    Soft draw
    Tokushima VortisTokushima Vortis
    vs
    Tochigi CityTochigi City
    1 40%X 25%2 36%
    FC ImabariFC Imabari
    vs
    Shonan BellmareShonan Bellmare
    1 32%X 29%2 39%
    Omiya ArdijaOmiya Ardija
    vs
    Ventforet KofuVentforet Kofu
    1 62%X 22%2 16%

    League table2025/26

    New season with no matches played yet — the table shows the most recently completed season until the rounds get going.

    PosTeamPSW–D–LGF–GAxPxGxGAxGDFTStyle
    1Mito Hollyhock703820–10–855–3454,146,040,7+5,351 %Possession control
    2V-Varen Nagasaki703819–13–663–4455,656,252,8+3,456 %Possession control
    3JEF United Chiba693820–9–956–3462,358,943,3+15,645 %Balanced & physical
    4Tokushima Vortis653818–11–945–2460,247,136,9+10,250 %Possession control
    5Jubilo Iwata643819–7–1259–5148,645,649,8−4,260 %Possession control
    6Omiya Ardija633818–9–1160–3958,955,944,8+11,153 %Counter-attacks & crosses
    7Vegalta Sendai623816–14–847–3658,650,939,9+11,057 %Possession control
    8Sagan Tosu583816–10–1246–4357,248,640,7+7,954 %Balanced & physical
    9Iwaki FC563815–11–1255–4456,854,044,5+9,557 %Counter-attacks & crosses
    10Montedio Yamagata533815–8–1558–5447,447,154,3−7,248 %Possession control
    11FC Imabari533813–14–1146–4659,257,042,9+14,148 %Possession control
    12Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo533816–5–1750–6350,746,447,1−0,757 %Possession control
    13Ventforet Kofu443811–11–1637–4543,137,251,3−14,139 %Balanced & physical
    14Blaublitz Akita433811–10–1743–5944,142,254,0−11,844 %Low block & direct
    15Fujieda MYFC39389–12–1741–5047,043,755,5−11,851 %Possession control
    16Oita Trinita38388–14–1627–4451,436,939,9−3,041 %Balanced & physical
    17Kataller Toyama37389–10–1934–4946,041,450,2−8,844 %Possession control
    18Roasso Kumamoto37389–10–1941–5750,346,746,4+0,357 %Possession control
    19Renofa Yamaguchi36387–15–1636–4750,444,848,6−3,846 %Counter-attacks & crosses
    20Ehime FC22383–13–2235–7139,537,661,2−23,642 %Counter-attacks & crosses

    Latest articles

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    This week's upsets with value 11/9

    2026-09-11 · 4 min

    This week's upsets with value 11/9

    The article presents five football tips where the odds don't reflect the underlying statistics, with examples such as Cukaricki-Novi Pazar where corner statistics point towards an away team advantage despite the same odds, and Ventforet Kofu-Jubilo Iwata where a low-scoring pattern favors a home win. Throughout, the analysis is built on xG, corner statistics and goal trends rather than gut feeling, in order to identify matches where the market has underestimated the real probabilities.

    Krona's century: this week's triples (week 37)

    2026-09-11 · 3 min

    Krona's century: this week's triples (week 37)

    The columnist reports that the betting fund now stands at 1063 kronor after last week's "safe treble" gave a net profit of four kronor, which gives a total ROI of eight percent after eight tripples played. This week's new safe treble bets on home wins for Ajax against Willem II, Bodo/Glimt against Sandefjord and Hajduk Split against Slaven Belupo Koprivnica.

    Played matches

    Prediction track record
    Vanraure HachinoheVanraure Hachinohe
    0–3
    Tegevajaro MiyazakiTegevajaro Miyazaki
    1 25%X 34%2 41%
    The model called the outcome
    Vegalta SendaiVegalta Sendai
    1–1
    Hokkaido Consadole SapporoHokkaido Consadole Sapporo
    1 55%X 26%2 20%
    The model missed the outcome
    Albirex NiigataAlbirex Niigata
    1–0
    Montedio YamagataMontedio Yamagata
    1 41%X 32%2 28%
    The model called the outcome
    Blaublitz AkitaBlaublitz Akita
    4–1
    Tokushima VortisTokushima Vortis
    1 43%X 32%2 25%
    The model called the outcome
    Ventforet KofuVentforet Kofu
    0–1
    Jubilo IwataJubilo Iwata
    1 34%X 32%2 34%
    The model called the outcome
    Kataller ToyamaKataller Toyama
    0–0
    Tochigi CityTochigi City
    1 62%X 20%2 19%
    The model missed the outcome
    FC ImabariFC Imabari
    1–0
    Sagan TosuSagan Tosu
    1 27%X 32%2 41%
    The model missed the outcome
    Omiya ArdijaOmiya Ardija
    0–0
    Oita TrinitaOita Trinita
    1 61%X 22%2 17%
    The model missed the outcome
    Iwaki FCIwaki FC
    2–0
    Yokohama FCYokohama FC
    1 36%X 30%2 34%
    The model called the outcome
    Vanraure HachinoheVanraure Hachinohe
    0–1
    Shonan BellmareShonan Bellmare
    1 33%X 33%2 34%
    The model called the outcome
    Tegevajaro MiyazakiTegevajaro Miyazaki
    3–2
    Fujieda MYFCFujieda MYFC
    1 49%X 28%2 23%
    The model called the outcome
    Blaublitz AkitaBlaublitz Akita
    0–0
    Omiya ArdijaOmiya Ardija
    1 35%X 31%2 34%
    The model missed the outcome

    How the predictions work

    Every prediction comes from PlaymakerAI's match model — the same data platform professional clubs use for scouting and match analysis. The model is trained on event data from hundreds of thousands of matches and weighs over 200 factors per team: strength ratings, current form, playing style, squad player profiles, fixture congestion, travel and even matchday weather.

    For each fixture the model produces a full goal distribution. From it we derive the 1X2 probabilities, the score matrix, expected goals, over/under lines and both-teams-to-score. Predictions are frozen before kickoff and never changed afterwards — once a match finishes we grade it openly, hit or miss.

    Odds are collected continuously from several bookmakers. When the model's probability for an outcome exceeds what the odds imply, we flag it as value (EV+). That is the model's assessment, not a guarantee: even positive-EV bets lose often. Gamble responsibly.

    J2 League FAQ

    Where do I find J2 League predictions?

    Right here: every match in the J2 League has its own analysis with 1X2 probabilities, most likely scoreline, over/under and value against current odds. Pick a match from the upcoming list — predictions are refreshed before every round and graded openly afterwards.

    How are the J2 League predictions made?

    Each match is replayed thousands of times in the model using hundreds of metrics per team — expected goals, pressing, expected threat, field tilt, form and squad. The output is a probability for every scoreline, which is then compared with bookmaker odds to find value.

    What is the xP table?

    xP means expected points: how many points each team should have taken given the quality of chances created and conceded. The gap between xP and the real table shows which the J2 League teams are over- and underrated right now.

    Which teams play in J2 League 2025/26?

    J2 League 2025/26 has 20 teams: Mito Hollyhock, V-Varen Nagasaki, JEF United Chiba, Tokushima Vortis, Jubilo Iwata, Omiya Ardija, Vegalta Sendai, Sagan Tosu, Iwaki FC, Montedio Yamagata, FC Imabari, Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo, Ventforet Kofu, Blaublitz Akita, Fujieda MYFC, Oita Trinita, Kataller Toyama, Roasso Kumamoto, Renofa Yamaguchi, Ehime FC.

    Predictions come from PlaymakerAI's match model and reflect the model's assessment — not betting advice. Gamble responsibly.