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    Tochigi CityTochigi City
    1–3
    Jubilo IwataJubilo Iwata
    The model's lean: 1 · Tochigi City (37%)Best value by the model: Under 1,5 @ 3.70 (+12 %)

    Tochigi City vs Jubilo Iwata · J2 League

    1 · Tochigi City 37%X 29%33% Jubilo Iwata · 2

    Analysis: Tochigi City – Jubilo Iwata

    Marcus Johansson · · Analysis from the match model · How the predictions work

    TEXT: Tochigi City's tactical approach will be crucial as they face a Jubilo Iwata side who have been consistently finding the net. The visitors have scored in eight straight league matches, which poses a persistent challenge to Tochigi's defensive organization. This streak indicates not just form but also an adeptness at creating chances and capitalizing on them.

    However, the statistical model indicates a slight edge for Tochigi City, giving them a 37% chance of victory compared to Iwata’s 33%. This reflects the hosts' ability to hold their ground, especially when they exploit wide areas and counter-attack. The expected goals for both sides are identical at 1.20, signaling a balanced clash where neither team is expected to dominate.

    The most probable scoreline, 1-1, at 13%, aligns with this equilibrium. Additionally, with the probability of over 2.5 goals sitting at 43%, goals might be at a premium, especially with the rain potentially dampening attacking play. The weather is factored into these numbers, which should see the match lean more towards tactical caution than open play.

    While the head-to-head record is less significant here, Tochigi’s home advantage and their strategic use of the flanks could be pivotal in breaking down Iwata's defense. On the flip side, Iwata's ability to score consistently makes them a threat, particularly in transitional moments where Tochigi might be vulnerable.

    Given the model's lean towards the hosts, a game that might see limited goals could make the under 2.5 goals market worth exploring, especially considering the weather's potential impact on play. Ultimately, expect a tight contest with Tochigi eking out a narrow victory, possibly 1-0.

    Tochigi CityTochigi City
    Form LWW
    Key players
    • Atsushi YoshidaFxG 0.54 · xT 0.08
    • Yuta KoikeRWxG 0.42 · xT 0.07
    • Kazuki NishiyaLWxG 0.13 · xT 0.30
    Jubilo IwataJubilo Iwata
    Form DWDLW
    Key players
    • Ryunosuke OtaFxG 0.28 · xT 0.17
    • Kensuke FujiwaraCMxG 0.08 · xT 0.16
    • Daiki KanekoCMxG 0.00 · xT 0.14
    Final score
    1 – 3
    The model missed the outcome
    Predicted probabilities: Tochigi City 37% · Draw 29% · Jubilo Iwata 33%

    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 - Jubilo IwataBåda lagen gör mål - JaTotalt antal mål - Över 3.5
    odds 9,58fair 13,68-30 %
    Hit
    Matchresultat - Tochigi City FCBåda lagen gör mål - JaTotalt antal mål - Över 3.5
    odds 6,49fair 13,70-53 %
    Miss

    Match prediction: Tochigi City – Jubilo Iwata

    Predicted score matrix

    Jubilo Iwata →
    Tochigi City →
    0
    1
    2
    3
    4+
    0
    0–09.4%
    0–110.5%
    0–26.5%
    0–32.6%
    0–4+1.0%
    1
    1–010.5%
    1–113.4%
    1–27.9%
    1–33.1%
    1–4+1.2%
    2
    2–06.5%
    2–17.8%
    2–24.7%
    2–31.9%
    2–4+0.7%
    3
    3–02.6%
    3–13.1%
    3–21.9%
    3–30.8%
    3–4+0.3%
    4+
    4+–01.0%
    4+–11.2%
    4+–20.7%
    4+–30.3%
    4+–4+0.1%
    Probability per final score. Rows = home goals, columns = away goals.

    Most likely scorelines

    1. 1.1-113%
    2. 2.0-110%
    3. 3.1-010%
    4. 4.0-09%
    5. 5.1-28%
    Expected goals
    1,20–1,20
    Both teams to score
    49%

    Over/under goals

    Expected goals: 2,4
    Under 2,557%
    @1.97EV+11%
    Over 2,543%
    @1.85

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    01 · 2 legs

    Safe

    • Double chance Tochigi City or draw (1X)64%
    • Under 3.5 goals78%

    Combined probability

    50%

    Fair odds

    1.99

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

    02 · 3 legs

    Balanced

    • Double chance Tochigi City or draw (1X)64%
    • Under 2.5 goals57%
    • Paulo Junichi Tanaka to score25%

    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 score49%
    • Over 2.5 goals43%
    • Paulo Junichi Tanaka to score25%
    • Daiki Kaneko to be booked24%

    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+).

    • Under 1.530% probability@3.70BetsafeEV+12%reference odds
    • Under 1.530% probability@3.70BetssonEV+12%reference odds
    • Under 1.530% probability@3.70NordicbetEV+12%reference odds
    Bookmaker1 · Tochigi CityX2 · Jubilo Iwata
    Betsafe2.103.25
    EV+ 3%
    3.10
    Betsson2.103.25
    EV+ 3%
    3.10
    Nordicbet2.103.25
    EV+ 3%
    3.10
    Pinnacle2.12
    EV+ 6%
    3.61
    EV+ 9%
    3.27

    Odds updated 29 Aug, 10:25

    Odds movement

    Market signal

    The market has moved clearly towards a Tochigi City win since 27 August — the odds have shortened from 2.38 to 2.12 (−11%).

    1-11 %
    46 %36 %

    2.38 → 2.12

    X+6 %
    32 %22 %

    3.42 → 3.61

    2+17 %
    37 %27 %

    2.79 → 3.27

    Over 2,5-7 %
    54 %44 %

    1.99 → 1.85

    Pinnacle · 10 recorded price levels · 27/08/2026 → 29/08/2026 · fixed scale 10 percentage points

    Statistics

    Key facts

    • Jubilo Iwata have scored in 8 consecutive league matches.
    xG & xGA per match — 3-game rolling average

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

    Tochigi City
    Jubilo Iwata
    When goals are scored and conceded — 2026
    Tochigi City (8–3)
    Jubilo Iwata (4–5)
    Pass networks

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

    Tochigi City
    Matej Jonjić: 98 passningar, xT 0.15JonjićHayato Teruyama: 98 passningar, xT 0.25TeruyamaRyo Okui: 90 passningar, xT 0.44OkuiJin-Hyeon Kim: 83 passningar, xT 0.17KimPedro Augusto Borges da Costa: 75 passningar, xT -0.04CostaKazuki Nishiya: 66 passningar, xT 0.7NishiyaYoshiki Sato: 54 passningar, xT 0.15SatoToshiki Mori: 53 passningar, xT 0.2MoriYuta Koike: 42 passningar, xT 0.11KoikeTokmac Chol Nguen: 36 passningar, xT 0.13NguenAtsushi Yoshida: 29 passningar, xT 0.07Yoshida
    Jubilo Iwata
    Kensuke Fujiwara: 131 passningar, xT 0.41FujiwaraYuri Lara: 129 passningar, xT 0.21LaraDanilo Cardoso: 114 passningar, xT 0.16CardosoDaiki Kaneko: 107 passningar, xT 0.28KanekoKota Kuwabara: 75 passningar, xT 0.43KuwabaraHirotaka Tameda: 68 passningar, xT 0.18TamedaTokumo Kawai: 52 passningar, xT -0.03KawaiRyusei Yoshimura: 50 passningar, xT 0.04YoshimuraTakashi Inui: 48 passningar, xT 0.16InuiAyumi Niekawa: 44 passningar, xT 0.13NiekawaKo Matsubara: 41 passningar, xT 0.01Matsubara
    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.

    Tochigi City
    Matej Jonjić: 98 passningar, xT 0.15JonjićHayato Teruyama: 98 passningar, xT 0.25TeruyamaRyo Okui: 90 passningar, xT 0.44OkuiJin-Hyeon Kim: 83 passningar, xT 0.17KimPedro Augusto Borges da Costa: 75 passningar, xT -0.04CostaKazuki Nishiya: 66 passningar, xT 0.7NishiyaYoshiki Sato: 54 passningar, xT 0.15SatoToshiki Mori: 53 passningar, xT 0.2MoriYuta Koike: 42 passningar, xT 0.11KoikeTokmac Chol Nguen: 36 passningar, xT 0.13NguenAtsushi Yoshida: 29 passningar, xT 0.07Yoshida
    Jubilo Iwata
    Kensuke Fujiwara: 131 passningar, xT 0.41FujiwaraYuri Lara: 129 passningar, xT 0.21LaraDanilo Cardoso: 114 passningar, xT 0.16CardosoDaiki Kaneko: 107 passningar, xT 0.28KanekoKota Kuwabara: 75 passningar, xT 0.43KuwabaraHirotaka Tameda: 68 passningar, xT 0.18TamedaTokumo Kawai: 52 passningar, xT -0.03KawaiRyusei Yoshimura: 50 passningar, xT 0.04YoshimuraTakashi Inui: 48 passningar, xT 0.16InuiAyumi Niekawa: 44 passningar, xT 0.13NiekawaKo Matsubara: 41 passningar, xT 0.01Matsubara
    The goalkeepersJin-Hyeon Kim (Tochigi City)Ayumi Niekawa (Jubilo Iwata)
    Saves84
    Save %73%44%
    xG prevented36%21%
    Claims0 (0%)0 (0%)

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    Frequently asked questions

    Who wins Tochigi City vs Jubilo Iwata according to our model?

    The model gives Tochigi City a 37% win probability. Full 1X2 picture: Tochigi City 37%, draw 29%, Jubilo Iwata 33%.

    What is the most likely scoreline?

    The model's most likely final score is 1-1 at 13% probability.

    Over or under 2.5 goals?

    The model rates over 2.5 goals at 43% and under at 57%.

    Will both teams score?

    The probability of both teams scoring is 49% 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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