Imabari FC
- Imabari FC have lost all three of their games so far in the J2 League 2026/2027.
- Imabari are on a three-game losing streak.
- They are winless in one home game and have conceded three goals.
Montedio Yamagata
- Montedio have won two and lost three of their last five matches.
- Montedio got back on track last week with a league win over Yokohama FC.
- Montedio already have two of the available wins in the season.
Head-to-Head
Montedio are unbeaten in two previous meetings with Imabari FC , winning one and drawing the other.
Imabari FC
- Edigar Junio has scored two of his side's five goals in the last five games.
- Kota Mori offers creativity from a deeper position with one assist in three J2 matches.
- Abel Mourelo has been in charge of Imabari since July 2026 and favours a high-intensity, full-field pressing style.
Montedio Yamagata
- Akira Disaro leads Montedio's scoring with one goal in the J2 League 2026/2027.
- Junya Takahashi has two of their five goals in the last five games.
- Akinobu Yokouchi has been in charge of Montedio since June 2025 and has made them a more structured side.
Betting Insights
- Bookmakers list Montedio at 2.77, Imabari at 2.26, and the draw at 3.38.
- The preview suggests the draw is a likely outcome and will look to underdog odds for the main bet.
- The recommended side bets are Unders and Both Teams to Score - No alongside the main selection.
Prediction
- Montedio are the more professional side and should just edge this one.
- The game is expected to be close and scrappy rather than a runaway result.
- Consider value in the Unders market and Both Teams to Score - No.
