Japan · J-League Cup · Round of 6410:00

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Tuesday, 29 September 2026

Sunpro Alwin · Analysis updated 06:01 UTC

Matsumoto Yamaga vs Albirex Niigata Prediction, Odds & Statistics

Our Poisson-based model projects 1.58 expected goals for Matsumoto Yamaga and 1.03 for Albirex Niigata, a combined total of 2.61. That distribution gives Matsumoto Yamaga the largest share of the 1X2 market at 50%, with the draw at 25%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 48% for over 2.5 goals and 51% for both teams to score, with 1–1 the single most likely scoreline at 12%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 50% 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

Matsumoto Yamaga win

50.1% probability

Low confidenceLow data38/100

Expected goals

1.58 – 1.03

Model version

poisson-v1

Cold start: only league-table or short-form data was available for these teams.

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.

  • Matsumoto Yamaga home form

    6 points from their last 5 home matches in our dataset.

  • Albirex Niigata away threat

    Scored in 5 of their last 7 away fixtures.

  • Most likely outcome

    The model rates Matsumoto Yamaga to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 50%, against 50% / 25% / 25% for home, draw and away.

  • Expected goals balance

    Projected 1.58 goals for Matsumoto Yamaga and 1.03 for Albirex Niigata, a combined 2.61 — an open game on paper.

Match result (1X2)

Matsumoto Yamaga win50%
Draw25%
Albirex Niigata win25%

Double chance 1X

75%

Double chance 12

75%

Double chance X2

50%

Goals markets

Over 1.5 goals73%
Over 2.5 goals48%
Over 3.5 goals27%
Both teams to score51%

Correct score

  • 1–112.0%
  • 1–011.7%
  • 2–19.4%
  • 2–09.2%
  • 0–17.6%

Recent form

Matsumoto Yamaga

  • 2026-10-25T05:00:00.000Z · H vs Renofa Yamaguchi · 0-2 (L)
  • 2026-10-21T10:00:00.000Z · H vs Thespakusatsu Gunma · 2-0 (W)
  • 2026-10-18T06:00:00.000Z · A vs Parceiro Nagano · 1-2 (L)
  • 2026-10-14T10:00:00.000Z · H vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima · 0-1 (L)
  • 2026-10-11T04:00:00.000Z · H vs Kagoshima United · 1-0 (W)

Albirex Niigata

  • 2026-10-17T05:00:00.000Z · A vs Oita Trinita · 1-5 (L)
  • 2026-10-11T09:00:00.000Z · A vs Shonan Bellmare · 1-1 (D)
  • 2026-10-03T05:00:00.000Z · H vs Tokushima Vortis · 2-1 (W)
  • 2026-09-29T10:00:00.000Z · A vs Matsumoto Yamaga · 0-1 (L)
  • 2026-09-26T08:00:00.000Z · A vs Blaublitz Akita · 2-2 (D)

Head-to-head

Head-to-head history is temporarily unavailable. The prediction is unaffected — it is built from current form, home and away performance, goals data and competition statistics.

Prediction conclusion

The model's leading selection is Matsumoto Yamaga win, at 50.1%. Its single most likely scoreline is 1–1.

It puts both teams scoring at 51% and over 2.5 goals at 48%.

A 50% 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.