Iwaki SC (Home)
- Iwaki SC is the more successful of the two clubs by some distance in J2 League 2025, standing 9th on 52 points from 36 games, compared to Renofa’s 18th position on 32 points from the same number of matches. That's a key stat to consider for any Iwaki SC vs Renofa Yamaguchi betting tips.
- Iwaki has won four and lost one of their last five J2 League games, beating Fujieda MYFC 3-1 at home and Tokushima Vortis 1-0 away before their disappointing 2-0 loss on the road to in-form Blaublitz Akita. Based on these results, our Iwaki SC vs Renofa Yamaguchi betting tips suggest Iwaki should be favored.
- With Kaina Tanimura leading the line for Iwaki, the club has a key attacking outlet in the J2 League 2025 with eight goals in 22 appearances.
Renofa Yamaguchi (Away)
- Renofa has enjoyed a slight resurgence in form since Genki Nakayama took the reins at the club in June 2025, but the 2-1 home defeat to Jubilo Iwata last time out would have set their tail between their legs.
- A 1-0 away win at Roasso Kumamoto was followed by a 1-0 home victory over Kataller Toyama in Renofa’s last five J2 League outings, which have seen the team win two, draw one and lose two.
- Ota Yamamoto is Renofa’s most potent threat, with eight J2 League 2025 goals in 31 games, including three in his last five appearances, so he will be the main man on Sunday for the visitors’ survival push.
- Renofa’s typical 4-4-2 or 3-1-4-2 formation is much more narrow than Iwaki’s, but they play with much more intensity, urgency and aggression in their central pressing zones, factors the Iwaki SC vs Renofa Yamaguchi betting tips will need to weigh heavily.
Head-to-Head
- Renofa Yamaguchi is unbeaten in their last two away games, with a win and a draw.
- The previous game in the J2 League 2025 between Renofa and Iwaki, at Renofa’s ground five months ago, ended 2-2. The Iwaki SC vs Renofa Yamaguchi prediction for this clash could therefore hinge on defensive performances.
Key Players
- Kaina Tanimura - With Kaina Tanimura leading the line for Iwaki, the club has a key attacking outlet in the J2 League 2025 with eight goals in 22 appearances.
- Ota Yamamoto - Ota Yamamoto is Renofa’s most potent threat, with eight J2 League 2025 goals in 31 games, including three in his last five appearances.
Betting Insights
- Iwaki SC is the stronger side, with a record of seven wins, six draws and five defeats on home ground in the J2 League 2025, but Renofa will be desperate for the win.
- The visitors have a poor away record in the J2 League 2025 with just two wins, six draws and ten defeats from 18 games, but they are unbeaten in their last two away games.
- The draw price of 3.12 looks a bit short, so we’ll take Renofa at 3.04 instead, although Iwaki SC at 2.22 is still my main wager on this game.
- Given both clubs are more positive in their recent games, the BTTS option at 1.8 also tempts, but given Renofa’s current position in the table, we’ll go with the narrow home win.
- Iwaki SC concedes an average of 1.11 goals per home game in the J2 League 2025, while Renofa concedes an average of 1.39 per away match.
Prediction
Given recent form, home strength and the survival fight from Renofa, we’ll go with the narrow home win .
