Albirex Niigata vs Imabari FC: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 18 April

Albirex Niigata

L W W D W

2nd place in West A

1-0

18/04/2026 01:00

Imabari FC

W L W W L

9th place in West A

J-League Division 2

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Albirex Niigata vs Imabari FC on 18 April 2026 (kick-off: 01:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Albirex Niigata vs Imabari FC preview before placing your bet.

Albirex Niigata will face Imabari FC in J-League Division 2 on April 18, 2026 at 01:00.
Albirex Niigata are currently 2nd with 35 points after 18 matches.
Imabari FC sit 9th with 20 points from 18 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 1 - 1 and average coefficient 2.15.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

01:00

2026-04-18

Albirex Niigata vs Imabari FC - Prediction & Odds

Albirex Niigata

Imabari FC

2026-04-18 01:00

STANDINGS UP TO 18/04/2026

East A	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Vegalta Sendai	43	18	11	5	2	32	15	17
02 Blaublitz Akita	35	18	11	2	5	23	14	9
03 Shonan Bellmare	31	18	8	4	6	25	19	6
04 Yokohama FC	29	18	8	3	7	34	27	7
05 SC Sagamihara	28	18	7	5	6	31	33	-2
06 Thespa Kusatsu	23	18	6	4	8	26	36	-10
07 Montedio Yamagata	22	18	6	2	10	20	25	-5
08 Tochigi City	21	18	5	4	9	20	33	-13
09 Vanraure Hachinohe FC	20	18	4	6	8	15	19	-4
10 Tochigi SC	18	18	4	5	9	23	28	-5

East B	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Ventforet Kofu	35	18	10	3	5	21	13	8
02 Consadole Sapporo	31	18	9	2	7	26	22	4
03 Iwaki FC	31	18	7	6	5	22	18	4
04 RB Omiya Ardija	30	18	9	2	7	38	28	10
05 Fujieda MYFC	30	18	6	9	3	21	17	4
06 FC Gifu	28	18	8	3	7	24	26	-2
07 Matsumoto Yamaga FC	26	18	6	6	6	31	21	10
08 Jubilo Iwata	25	18	5	6	7	16	23	-7
09 Fukushima United FC	18	18	4	4	10	28	41	-13
10 AC Nagano Parceiro	16	18	3	5	10	15	33	-18

West A	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Kataller Toyama	38	18	10	5	3	37	24	13
02 Albirex Niigata	35	18	9	5	4	21	17	4
03 Tokushima Vortis	32	18	9	3	6	36	22	14
04 Kochi United	30	18	8	4	6	23	21	2
05 Ehime FC	28	18	8	3	7	25	18	7
06 Zweigen Kanazawa FC	27	18	5	7	6	15	21	-6
07 Nara Club	21	18	5	4	9	25	34	-9
08 Osaka FC	20	18	3	8	7	15	18	-3
09 Imabari FC	20	18	5	4	9	14	18	-4
10 Kamatamare Sanuki	19	18	5	3	10	14	32	-18

West B	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Miyazaki	47	18	15	2	1	35	11	24
02 Kagoshima United	33	18	8	5	5	23	15	8
03 Sagan Tosu	32	18	8	6	4	24	14	10
04 Renofa Yamaguchi	29	18	7	5	6	24	22	2
05 Roasso Kumamoto	27	18	8	2	8	20	20	0
06 Gainare Tottori	27	18	6	5	7	20	24	-4
07 Oita Trinita	22	18	6	3	9	18	18	0
08 Rayluck Shiga	21	18	6	2	10	15	28	-13
09 FC Ryukyu	17	18	2	7	9	13	25	-12
10 Giravanz Kitakyushu	15	18	4	3	11	17	32	-15

Albirex Niigata Last 6 matches

06/06/2026 12:00

Albirex Niigata 0 - 0 Consadole Sapporo

J2 League

30/05/2026 12:00

Albirex Niigata 0 - 0 Kagoshima United

J2 League

23/05/2026 12:00

Albirex Niigata 2 - 1 Ehime FC

J2 League

16/05/2026 12:00

Albirex Niigata 2 - 1 Nara Club

J2 League

10/05/2026 11:30

Zweigen Kanazawa FC 1 - 1 Albirex Niigata

J2 League

06/05/2026 12:00

Albirex Niigata 1 - 0 Tokushima Vortis

J2 League

Win

50%

Draw

50%

Lost

Last 6 matches Imabari FC

07/06/2026 11:00

Vanraure Hachinohe FC 1 - 1 Imabari FC

J2 League

31/05/2026 12:00

Imabari FC 1 - 2 FC Ryukyu

J2 League

24/05/2026 12:00

Tokushima Vortis 1 - 1 Imabari FC

J2 League

17/05/2026 12:00

Imabari FC 1 - 2 Kamatamare Sanuki

J2 League

09/05/2026 12:00

Osaka FC 1 - 2 Imabari FC

J2 League

06/05/2026 12:00

Imabari FC 1 - 0 Kochi United

J2 League

Win

33%

Draw

33%

Lost

33%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues J-League Division 2

Played games

Albirex Niigata

Imabari FC

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.05

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.85

Scored

Avg. per game

0.80

Conceded

Avg. per game

1.05

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 20 matches

YesNo

13 (65%)7 (35%)

In last 20 matches

NoYes

12 (60%)8 (40%)

Albirex Niigata

Recent matches

Imabari FC

Under /Over

(55%)11 9(45%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(65%)13 7(35%)

Under /Over

(20%)4 16(80%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(15%)3 17(85%)

Under /Over

(35%)7 13(65%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(25%)5 15(75%)

/Yes

(35%)7 13(65%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(45%)9 11(55%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Albirex Niigata

Imabari FC

Shots

Albirex Niigata

Total shots

8.74 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Imabari FC

Total shots

10.70 avg / game

Blocked

0 total

Avg. —

Albirex Niigata Pass Imabari FC

Total passes

737

Avg. 369 / game

Accurate

82%

Ball possession

50%

Total passes

305

Avg. 305 / game

Accurate

75%

Ball possession

48%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Albirex Niigata

Played games

Imabari FC

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.55

Clean sheets

0.25

4.35

Corners

4.50

2.95

Throw-ins

3.00

0.20

Offsides

0.00

0.30

GK saves

0.10

Albirex Niigata

DISCIPLINARY

Imabari FC

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.95

1.15

0.00

0.10

1.45

Fouls

1.45

0.55

Tackles

0.05

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How We Build the Albirex Niigata vs Imabari FC Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Albirex Niigata vs Imabari FC on 18 April 2026 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this J-League Division 2 fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Albirex Niigata vs Imabari FC Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Albirex Niigata's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Imabari FC's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

J-League Division 2 Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live J-League Division 2 standings and the J-League Division 2 form table to understand exactly where Albirex Niigata and Imabari FC sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our J-League Division 2 predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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