Ventforet Kofu

vs

Tokushima Vortis

Preview

Ventforet Kofu

• Ventforet are 13th in the J2 League 2026/2027 with 7 points from 6 games, one place above Tokushima Vortis but level on points.
• Hiroki Shibuya has led Ventforet since 1 February 2026.
• Ventforet's recent form is 3 wins and 2 defeats in their last 5 games in all current competitions.
• Recent results:
  • 2-1 away win over Montedio Yamagata.
  • 0-1 home defeat to Jubilo Iwata.
• The hosts have won 1, drawn 1 and lost 1 at home in the J2 League 2026/2027.
• Ventforet are averaging 1.00 goals scored and 1.00 conceded per home game.

Tokushima Vortis

• Tokushima Vortis are managed by Takafumi Yoshimoto, in charge since 1 July 2026.
• Vortis' recent form is also 3 wins and 2 defeats in their last 5 games in all current competitions.
• Vortis were thumped 4-1 by Blaublitz Akita in their last away match.
• The visitors have 0 wins, 0 draws and 3 defeats away in the J2 League 2026/2027.
• Vortis have 2 goals in 3 away trips so far.

Head-to-Head

• Ventforet have failed to win either of the last 2 home head-to-heads.
• Vortis have won 3 of the last 5 H2Hs and beat Ventforet 4-1 at home in the J2 League 2025.

Key Players

• Ventforet:
  • Yamato Naito has 3 goals in 6 J2 League 2026/2027 games, 3 of which have come in his last 7 appearances.
  • Naito is Ventforet's main creative player.
• Tokushima Vortis:
  • Daiki Watari has 1 goal and 2 assists in 6 games.

Betting Insights

• The market gives the visitors narrower odds at 2.11, Ventforet 3.37, and the draw 3.05.
• Suggested markets include Under 2.5 goals at 1.55 and Both Teams to Score - NO at 1.73.

Prediction

• We're taking Vortis for the win here, albeit a narrow one.
• Expect a tight match with limited away threat from Vortis based on their current away record.