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    Oita TrinitaOita Trinita
    1–1
    FC ImabariFC Imabari
    The model's lean: X (36%)

    Oita Trinita vs FC Imabari · J2 League

    1 · Oita Trinita 34%X 36%29% FC Imabari · 2

    Analysis: Oita Trinita – FC Imabari

    Erik Lindberg · · Written from the model's numbers · How the predictions work

    TEXT:

    The model's inclination toward a stalemate is evident, with a 36% probability highlighting the draw as the most likely outcome in this clash between Oita Trinita and FC Imabari. Both teams are finding goals hard to come by, with the expected goals sitting at 1.07 for the hosts and 0.98 for the visitors, while the weather, featuring significant rain, adds an extra layer of caution. It seems defense will outshine attack in this encounter.

    Imabari's recent form raises eyebrows, having lost their last four matches. This slump in performance contrasts with their head-to-head record against Oita since 2023, which shows just two previous matchups (Oita 0W 1D 1L). With such a limited sample size, it's prudent not to draw firm conclusions from it, and instead focus on current form, which highlights Imabari's struggles.

    The likelihood of a low-scoring affair is underscored by the over 2.5 goals probability at just 34%, while both teams to score is pegged at 41%. The model's projection of a 1-1 draw (14%) or a goalless outing (13%) seems plausible. These figures suggest a cagey game, shaped by caution and defensive discipline.

    Bettors should note the standout value on offer for the draw, with odds of 2.95 available on Betsafe, Betsson, and Nordicbet. With the model indicating a 36% chance of this outcome, there's a notable 7% edge to be had. In a match where neither side has shown potency in front of goal, the draw is not just a fallback option but potentially the most prudent play.

    Ultimately, this matchup points towards cautiousness ruling the day. With defenses likely to dominate and Imabari struggling for form, the smart money leans towards a draw, offering both value and security in a contest that's unlikely to set the scoreboards alight.

    Oita TrinitaOita Trinita
    Form LLDWL
    Key players
    • Matheus PereiraCBxG 0.03 · xT 0.09
    • Shinya UtsumotoLWBxG 0.04 · xT 0.11
    • Kotaro ArimaFxG 0.43 · xT 0.00
    FC ImabariFC Imabari
    Form DLLLL
    Key players
    • Hikaru AraiRWxG 0.24 · xT 0.15
    • Kota MoriLWxG 0.08 · xT 0.12
    • Kazuki KushibikiCBxG 0.11 · xT 0.16
    Final score
    1 – 1
    The model called the outcome
    Predicted probabilities: Oita Trinita 34% · Draw 36% · FC Imabari 29%

    How the bookmaker bet builders went

    The verdict on the pre-built bet builders for this match, priced against the model’s score matrix before kickoff. Graded on the 90-minute result.

    Matchresultat - FC ImabariBåda lagen gör mål - JaTotalt antal mål - Över 3.5
    odds 12,65fair 22,66-44 %
    Miss
    Matchresultat - Oita TrinitaBåda lagen gör mål - JaTotalt antal mål - Över 3.5
    odds 9,59fair 19,00-50 %
    Miss

    Match prediction: Oita Trinita – FC Imabari

    Predicted score matrix

    FC Imabari →
    Oita Trinita →
    0
    1
    2
    3
    4+
    0
    0–013.3%
    0–112.2%
    0–26.2%
    0–32.0%
    0–4+0.6%
    1
    1–013.4%
    1–113.9%
    1–26.6%
    1–32.1%
    1–4+0.6%
    2
    2–07.4%
    2–17.2%
    2–23.5%
    2–31.1%
    2–4+0.3%
    3
    3–02.6%
    3–12.6%
    3–21.3%
    3–30.4%
    3–4+0.1%
    4+
    4+–00.9%
    4+–10.9%
    4+–20.4%
    4+–30.1%
    4+–4+0.0%
    Probability per final score. Rows = home goals, columns = away goals.

    Most likely scorelines

    1. 1.1-114%
    2. 2.1-013%
    3. 3.0-013%
    4. 4.0-112%
    5. 5.2-07%
    Expected goals
    1,07–0,98
    Both teams to score
    41%

    Over/under goals

    Expected goals: 2,0
    Under 2,566%
    @1.59EV+5%
    Over 2,534%
    @2.36

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    01 · 2 legs

    Safe

    • Double chance Oita Trinita or draw (1X)68%
    • Under 3.5 goals85%

    Combined probability

    58%

    Fair odds

    1.73

    Two legs pulling the same way — the probability is computed exactly from the score matrix, not multiplied.

    02 · 3 legs

    Balanced

    • Double chance Oita Trinita or draw (1X)68%
    • Under 2.5 goals66%
    • Takumi Yamaguchi to score15%

    Combined probability

    –

    Fair odds

    –

    The whole slip is priced jointly via 20,000 simulated matches — the scorer interacts with result and total goals, never naive multiplication.

    03 · 4 legs

    Bold

    • Both teams to score41%
    • Over 2.5 goals34%
    • Riki Sato to score16%
    • Matheus Sousa Pereira to be booked18%

    Combined probability

    –

    Fair odds

    –

    The goal-fest: both teams score with at least three goals, plus the match's most likely scorer and card candidate — all priced jointly via 20,000 simulated matches.

    Odds & value

    The model's value spots

    Bets where the model's probability beats what the odds imply (EV+).

    • X · Draw36% probability@2.98PinnacleEV+8%reference odds
    • X · Draw36% probability@2.95BetsafeEV+7%reference odds
    • X · Draw36% probability@2.95BetssonEV+7%reference odds
    Bookmaker1 · Oita TrinitaX2 · FC Imabari
    Betsafe2.30
    EV+ 7%
    2.95    		3.05
    Betsson2.30
    EV+ 7%
    2.95    		3.05
    Nordicbet2.30
    EV+ 7%
    2.95    		3.05
    Pinnacle2.29
    EV+ 8%
    2.98
    EV+ 3%
    3.54

    Odds updated 6 Sept, 10:33

    Odds movement

    1-1 %
    43 %38 %

    2.31 → 2.29

    X-3 %
    33 %28 %

    3.07 → 2.98

    2+10 %
    31 %26 %

    3.21 → 3.54

    Over 2,5+3 %
    43 %38 %

    2.29 → 2.36

    Pinnacle · 10 recorded price levels · 31/08/2026 → 06/09/2026 · fixed scale 5 percentage points

    Statistics

    Head-to-head

    2 matches
    Oita Trinita 0Draw 1FC Imabari 1
    Goals: 1–2 (⌀ 1,5)

    Head-to-head based on J2 League data since 2023.

    Key facts

    • FC Imabari have lost 4 in a row.
    xG & xGA per match — 3-game rolling average

    Solid line = created (xG), dashed = conceded (xGA).

    Oita Trinita
    FC Imabari
    When goals are scored and conceded — 2026
    Oita Trinita (4–3)
    FC Imabari (3–8)
    Pass networks

    Last 5 matches. Circle size = pass volume, line width = combinations between players. Attacking left to right.

    Oita Trinita
    Matheus Pereira: 212 passningar, xT 0.33PereiraKoya Hayashida: 176 passningar, xT -0.02HayashidaAyuki Miyakawa: 153 passningar, xT 0.51MiyakawaYuto Misao: 150 passningar, xT 0.69MisaoItsuki Oda: 109 passningar, xT 0.29OdaKyung Gun Mun: 105 passningar, xT 0.26MunShinya Utsumoto: 102 passningar, xT 0.38UtsumotoKeigo Sakakibara: 93 passningar, xT -0.03SakakibaraYasufumi Nishimura: 73 passningar, xT -0.01NishimuraKotaro Arima: 52 passningar, xT -0.1ArimaSeiya Inoue: 52 passningar, xT 0.1Inoue
    FC Imabari
    Hikaru Arai: 124 passningar, xT 0.29AraiKazuki Kushibiki: 120 passningar, xT 0.33KushibikiKenta Kikuchi: 100 passningar, xT 0.42KikuchiTakuhiro Nakai: 87 passningar, xT -0.01NakaiRei Umeki: 87 passningar, xT 0.08UmekiTaiga Son: 64 passningar, xT 0.06SonKota Mori: 53 passningar, xT 0.29MoriGabriel Gomes Ferreira: 50 passningar, xT 0.02FerreiraKotaro Tachikawa: 48 passningar, xT 0.1TachikawaKyota Mochii: 43 passningar, xT 0.13MochiiEdigar Junio Teixeira Lima: 37 passningar, xT 0.02Lima
    xT networks

    The same network weighted by offensive threat (xT): circle size = threat created by the player, line width = threat of the combinations. Last 5 matches, attacking left to right.

    Oita Trinita
    Matheus Pereira: 212 passningar, xT 0.33PereiraKoya Hayashida: 176 passningar, xT -0.02HayashidaAyuki Miyakawa: 153 passningar, xT 0.51MiyakawaYuto Misao: 150 passningar, xT 0.69MisaoItsuki Oda: 109 passningar, xT 0.29OdaKyung Gun Mun: 105 passningar, xT 0.26MunShinya Utsumoto: 102 passningar, xT 0.38UtsumotoKeigo Sakakibara: 93 passningar, xT -0.03SakakibaraYasufumi Nishimura: 73 passningar, xT -0.01NishimuraKotaro Arima: 52 passningar, xT -0.1ArimaSeiya Inoue: 52 passningar, xT 0.1Inoue
    FC Imabari
    Hikaru Arai: 124 passningar, xT 0.29AraiKazuki Kushibiki: 120 passningar, xT 0.33KushibikiKenta Kikuchi: 100 passningar, xT 0.42KikuchiTakuhiro Nakai: 87 passningar, xT -0.01NakaiRei Umeki: 87 passningar, xT 0.08UmekiTaiga Son: 64 passningar, xT 0.06SonKota Mori: 53 passningar, xT 0.29MoriGabriel Gomes Ferreira: 50 passningar, xT 0.02FerreiraKotaro Tachikawa: 48 passningar, xT 0.1TachikawaKyota Mochii: 43 passningar, xT 0.13MochiiEdigar Junio Teixeira Lima: 37 passningar, xT 0.02Lima
    The goalkeepersKyung Gun Mun (Oita Trinita)Kotaro Tachikawa (FC Imabari)
    Saves127
    Save %80%47%
    xG prevented85%37%
    Claims0 (0%)0 (0%)

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    Frequently asked questions

    Who wins Oita Trinita vs FC Imabari according to our model?

    The model sees a draw as the most likely outcome: Oita Trinita 34%, draw 36%, FC Imabari 29%.

    What is the most likely scoreline?

    The model's most likely final score is 1-1 at 14% probability.

    Over or under 2.5 goals?

    The model rates over 2.5 goals at 34% and under at 66%.

    Will both teams score?

    The probability of both teams scoring is 41% according to the model.

    Why are some legs locked in the bet builder?

    The same rules as the bookmakers’ builders: legs that contradict or already follow from your slip cannot be combined — for example correct score 2–1 with under 2.5 goals. The difference is that we don’t look the rules up in a table; we compute them straight from the score matrix.

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