Oita Trinita
- Oita Trinita have won 5, drawn 7 and lost only 3 of their 15 home games in J2 League 2025, which provides a solid backdrop for the first Oita Trinita vs Ehime FC prediction.
- Minoru Takenaka has made a good early impact on Oita Trinita since taking charge, and his 3-4-2-1 team have played with much more flexibility, structure and defensive discipline recently.
- Kotaro Arima is the big goal threat for them up front with 5 goals in 27 J2 League 2025 appearances this term, but Takenaka’s team are generally pragmatic and will look to absorb pressure and build patiently through their wing-backs when in possession.
Ehime FC
- Ehime FC have won 1, drawn 8 and lost 6 of their 15 away games in J2 League 2025, forming part of our Oita Trinita vs Ehime FC preview.
- Ehime are in terrible form, having lost four and drawn one of their last five, with a 1-1 home draw with Vegalta Sendai, a 3-2 away defeat to Blaublitz Akita, and a 1-0 home loss to JEF United Chiba.
- The Eagles have averaged 1.07 goals scored per game on the road in J2 League 2025, but have also conceded at a rate of 1.93 - which must be a big concern to Aono.
- Ehime have lost both of their recent away matches and could easily suffer another defeat to the side that beat them on their own patch five months ago, which adds weight to the Oita Trinita vs Ehime FC prediction.
Head-to-Head
Oita Trinita beat Ehime FC 1-0 on the road in the corresponding fixture 5 months ago in J2 League 2025.
Key Players
Takaya Kuroishi is their creative engine and has provided three assists in the club’s last four goals across the past five games, while Yoshiki Fujimoto has led the line as their top scorer with four in 24 league outings.
Betting Insights
- Oita Trinita are the favorites at -111 and Ehime FC are outsiders at +320, as emphasized in this Oita Trinita vs Ehime FC betting tips.
- The under 2.5 goals bet looks good given the visitors’ defensive problems and hosts’ conservative approach.
Prediction
- Expect a tight, tactical game with Oita Trinita likely to edge it.
- A low-scoring result (under 2.5 goals) is the probable outcome.
