Ehime FC (home)
- Ehime FC are 20th with 21 points from 36 games.
- Shinya Aono took over as head coach of Ehime in May 2025 and has brought a greater work-rate to the team with higher-intensity transitions, greater pressing and a more fluid system that suits the players at his disposal.
- The hosts have conceded 35 goals in 18 home matches this season.
- According to our Ehime FC vs Roasso Kumamoto betting tips, the hosts have lost all 3 of their most recent home matches, failing to claim any points.
Roasso Kumamoto (away)
- Roasso Kumamoto are 17th in J2 League 2025 with 35 points from 36 games.
- Roasso Kumamoto are in slightly better shape than their opponents and have won two of the most recent 3 head-to-head meetings, with the other finishing 2-2 at Kumamoto’s ground six months ago.
- This Ehime FC vs Roasso Kumamoto betting tips analysis also takes into account Roasso have had 3 straight defeats coming into this match.
- Roasso’s boss Takeshi Oki has been in charge since 2020 and has instilled a real sense of discipline in his troops, who play a low to medium tempo, compact 4-4-2 system.
- The Kumamoto-based club are very good at blocking opposition attacks and playing on the counter attack.
Head-to-Head
For the Ehime FC vs Roasso Kumamoto prediction, note that Roasso have won two of the most recent 3 head-to-head meetings, with the other match finishing 2-2 .
Key Players
- Ryo Shiohama
- Has bagged 10 goals in 35 J2 League 2025 matches to lead the scoring for Roasso.
- Yutaka Soneda
- Has been in good form for Ehime of late, bagging 2 of their last 4 goals and providing a scoring threat from midfield.
Betting Insights
- Roasso are the favourites at 1.79, while Ehime are 3.87 outsiders.
- The Over 2.5 goals market is priced at 1.77.
Prediction
Backing the visitors to eke out a win here appeals as the matchup of styles favours Roasso to control the wide areas and the second balls.
