Tokushima Vortis W3, D0, L2; Iwaki SC W3, D1, L1 .
Tokushima Vortis
- Tokushima Vortis are 4th in the J2 League standings with 57 points from 33 matches, and their promotion hopes rest on this Sunday’s game with 10th-placed Iwaki SC. For those searching for Tokushima Vortis vs Iwaki SC betting tips, this clash could play a key role in shaping the playoff race.
- Kosaku Masuda has done an excellent job since taking over at Tokushima Vortis in April 2024, developing a well-disciplined, patient and defensive unit that can create chances out of nothing.
- They have won three in a row and haven’t drawn in the last five J2 League games, coming off back-to-back wins over Imabari FC and Jubilo Iwata.
Iwaki SC
- With 46 points from 33 games, Iwaki SC are no slouch and will likely make this a very competitive game at Pocari Sweat Stadium. This is why our Tokushima Vortis vs Iwaki SC betting tips suggest a closely contested affair.
- Yuzo Tamura’s side have won three, drawn one and lost only one of their past five J2 League outings, so they enter this game in good form.
- The visitors have been perfect in their previous two road matches, including a 2-0 win at Roasso Kumamoto.
Head-to-Head
Tokushima Vortis have won two of their last three home matches against Iwaki SC ( D1, L0 ). The Tokushima Vortis vs Iwaki SC prediction favors the hosts to maintain their positive record at home.
Key Players
- Kaina Tanimura is their main striker with eight J2 League goals in 22 appearances this term.
- Lucas Barcelos is the danger man for Tokushima Vortis with 13 J2 League goals in 27 games, five of which have come in the team’s last 10.
Betting Insights
- Tokushima Vortis will try to control the pace of the game by keeping the ball in front of Iwaki’s midfield and playing patiently in the wide areas for openings to take their chances.
- The odds reflect that well, with Tokushima Vortis 2.55, Iwaki 2.75 and the draw 3.0.
Prediction
- The two teams split the points in a 1-1 draw at Iwaki SC’s home seven months ago, so we expect another close game on Sunday with the home side having a bit more to prove in their bid for promotion.
- Recommendation: Hosts on the double chance market.
