Head-to-Head
- Roasso Kumamoto have won two, drawn two and lost one of the last five head-to-head matchups in all competitions.
- A 1-1 draw at Kofu in J2 League 2025 is the latest evidence of little to separate these sides, but the bookies believe Roasso will be able to get the better of their opponents on Saturday at the odds of 1.84. For those looking for guidance, our Roasso Kumamoto vs Ventforet Kofu betting tips suggest a tight contest is likely.
Roasso Kumamoto
- Otsuka will hope his new team can bounce back from their slump against Roasso Kumamoto, who are winless in five, having drawn two and lost three of their most recent J2 League fixtures.
- Roasso Kumamoto have won six, drawn three and lost nine of 18 home games in the J2 League 2025, scoring 1.06 goals per game and conceding 1.33 on average.
Ventforet Kofu
- Shinji Otsuka took over as Ventforet Kofu’s head coach in July 2024 and has inherited a club in poor form, having taken just one point from their last five games and lost the last three consecutive matches.
- Ventforet Kofu have won six, drawn five and lost seven of their 18 away games in the J2 League 2025, netting 19 goals on their travels.
Key Players
- Otsuka’s men line up in a four-defender formation and set up to be compact, transitioning quickly and counter-attacking.
- Kofu do not have a high-press, they rely on their intelligence and organisation to catch opponents in transition, particularly from set pieces, and their attacking focus is to exploit the central channels.
- Takeshi Oki has developed a high-pressing, aggressive identity at Roasso since taking over in 2020.
- They play three at the back and focus on winning the ball in the middle third to turn opponents around.
- Ryo Shiohama is their main attacker, netting 10 goals in 36 J2 League appearances, while Yoshiki Torikai is Kofu’s main threat, netting nine times in 32 league matches.
Betting Insights
- Ventforet Kofu are the long shots at 3.95 after three straight defeats. This Roasso Kumamoto vs Ventforet Kofu prediction highlights the risks involved for away supporters despite the odds.
- The odds for Over 2.5 goals (1.9) and Both Teams to Score (1.92) appeal, but the Roasso Kumamoto vs Ventforet Kofu betting tips emphasize caution given recent form on both sides.
Prediction
- There is little to like about either of these sides and their form is poor, but Roasso are playing at home and should be able to nick the win in what is likely to be an end-to-end matchup.
- We will just edge our money towards the home side in a probable close game.
