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Wednesday, 26 August 2026

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Imabari vs Blaublitz Akita Prediction, Odds & Statistics

Our Poisson-based model projects 1.15 expected goals for Imabari and 1.20 for Blaublitz Akita, a combined total of 2.35. That distribution gives Blaublitz Akita the largest share of the 1X2 market at 37%, with the draw at 28%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 42% for over 2.5 goals and 48% for both teams to score, with 1–1 the single most likely scoreline at 13%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 37% favourite still loses or draws a large share of the time.

This match has finished. The figures below are the model's estimate for the fixture, kept on the page for reference and study — they are not a betting tip, and nothing here has been edited after the final whistle.

Model pick

Draw/Away

65.2% probability

Moderate confidencePartial model78/100

Expected goals

1.15 – 1.20

Model version

poisson-market-v1

Probabilities are statistical estimates, not guarantees.

Why the model likes this

Each point below is derived from this fixture's own data — recent results, home and away splits, scoring and defensive rates and head-to-head history where it exists. Points only appear when the underlying data supports them.

  • Imabari home form

    4 points from their last 3 home matches in our dataset.

  • Blaublitz Akita away threat

    Scored in 2 of their last 5 away fixtures.

  • Head-to-head goals

    Both teams scored in 3 of the last 5 meetings.

Match result (1X2)

Imabari win35%
Draw28%
Blaublitz Akita win37%

Double chance 1X

63%

Double chance 12

72%

Double chance X2

65%

Goals markets

Over 1.5 goals68%
Over 2.5 goals42%
Over 3.5 goals21%
Both teams to score48%

Correct score

  • 1–113.2%
  • 0–111.4%
  • 1–011.0%
  • 0–09.5%
  • 1–27.9%

Odds vs model — value finder

Bookmaker prices with the margin removed (1X2 overround 9.1%), compared with our model probability.

No selection clears our 3-point edge threshold — the market looks efficiently priced.

MarketSelectionOddsMarket %Model %Fair oddsEdge
Both teams to scoreNo1.8050.7%52.2%1.92+1.5
Match resultHome2.7433.5%34.8%2.87+1.3
GoalsUnder 3.51.2077.8%78.9%1.27+1.1
Double chanceHome/Draw1.5062.0%62.8%1.59+0.8
GoalsUnder 2.51.6257.6%58.3%1.72+0.7
Match resultAway2.4837.0%37.2%2.69+0.2
Double chanceDraw/Away1.4265.4%65.2%1.53-0.2
Double chanceHome/Away1.2872.6%72.0%1.39-0.6
GoalsOver 2.52.2042.4%41.7%2.40-0.7
GoalsOver 3.54.2022.2%21.1%4.74-1.1
Both teams to scoreYes1.8549.3%47.8%2.09-1.5
Match resultDraw3.1029.6%28.0%3.57-1.6

Market % has the bookmaker margin removed so it is comparable with the model. Edge is model % minus market %; it is an estimate, not a guarantee.

Recent form

Imabari

  • 2026-10-25T05:00:00.000Z · A vs Blaublitz Akita · 0-1 (L)
  • 2026-10-21T10:00:00.000Z · A vs Vegalta Sendai · 1-3 (L)
  • 2026-10-17T05:00:00.000Z · H vs Vanraure Hachinohe · 3-3 (D)
  • 2026-10-10T05:00:00.000Z · A vs Tokushima Vortis · 2-1 (W)
  • 2026-10-03T08:00:00.000Z · A vs Tochigi City · 2-1 (W)

Blaublitz Akita

  • 2026-10-11T06:00:00.000Z · A vs Iwaki · 0-1 (L)
  • 2026-10-04T05:00:00.000Z · H vs Sagan Tosu · 1-0 (W)
  • 2026-09-26T08:00:00.000Z · H vs Albirex Niigata · 2-2 (D)
  • 2026-09-19T10:00:00.000Z · A vs Shonan Bellmare · 1-1 (D)
  • 2026-09-12T09:00:00.000Z · H vs Tokushima Vortis · 4-1 (W)

Head-to-head

  • 2026-08-26T10:00:00.000Z · Imabari 4-1 Blaublitz Akita (Emperor Cup)
  • 2025-08-23T09:00:00.000Z · Imabari 2-1 Blaublitz Akita (J2 League)
  • 2025-02-16T04:10:00.000Z · Imabari 0-1 Blaublitz Akita (J2 League)
  • 2020-12-05T04:00:00.000Z · Imabari 3-1 Blaublitz Akita (J3 League)
  • 2020-09-13T06:00:00.000Z · Imabari 0-1 Blaublitz Akita (J3 League)

Prediction conclusion

The model's leading selection is Draw/Away, at 65.2%. Its single most likely scoreline is 1–1.

It puts both teams scoring at 48% and over 2.5 goals at 42%.

A 65% selection is expected to miss in the remaining share of matches, and football regularly produces red cards, injuries and tactical changes the data cannot see. Treat this as a probability, not a forecast of the result.

Predictions are statistical estimates generated from historical and current team data. They are provided for information and entertainment only and are not betting advice. 18+ only.