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J1 League Matchday 8 predictions

10 fixtures from September 19 to September 20. 1X2 probabilities, correct score and implied odds, recalculated as odds and line-ups move.

Kick-off times in UTC

Match of the round

Saturday, September 19 · 09:00

Kawasaki Frontale

VS

Kashima
1 · 34%X · 26%2 · 40%
Kashima to win · 40% Correct score: StarterFull analysis →

Every fixture this round

Saturday, September 19

  1. 09:00
    Avispa Fukuoka
    Sanfrecce Hiroshima
    19%30%51%
  2. 09:00
    Kawasaki Frontale
    Kashima
    34%26%40%
  3. 09:30
    Shimizu S-pulse
    JEF United Chiba
    51%30%19%
  4. 09:30
    Urawa
    Tokyo Verdy
    52%31%17%
  5. 09:30
    V-varen Nagasaki
    Cerezo Osaka
    19%30%51%
  6. 10:00
    FC Tokyo
    Nagoya Grampus
    50%29%21%
  7. 10:00
    Fagiano Okayama
    Kyoto Sanga
    49%31%20%
  8. 10:30
    Yokohama F. Marinos
    Mito Hollyhock
    40%30%30%

Sunday, September 20

  1. 08:00
    Gamba Osaka
    Vissel Kobe
    23%33%44%
  2. 08:00
    Machida Zelvia
    Kashiwa Reysol
    40%33%27%

J1 League Matchday 8 runs from September 19 to September 20 with 10 fixtures. For each one the Betora model blends recent form, Elo rating, expected goals, absences and market odds into a 1X2 probability and a most likely correct score.

The safest pick of the round is Urawa - Tokyo Verdy: Urawa to win at 52%. The tightest match is Kawasaki Frontale - Kashima, where no outcome clears 40%, so treat it with care in an accumulator.

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Matchday 8 FAQ

When is J1 League Matchday 8 played?

From September 19 to September 20. Kick-off times on this page are shown in UTC.

What is the safest pick of Matchday 8?

Urawa - Tokyo Verdy: Urawa to win at 52% probability according to the Betora model. No prediction is guaranteed: use the probabilities to compare odds.

How are these predictions calculated?

Every match is rated by a model that combines Elo rating, expected goals (xG), form over the last 5 games, injuries and suspensions, and bookmaker odds. The output is a probability for each outcome and the most likely correct score.

Do the predictions change before kick-off?

Yes. Probabilities are recalculated until kick-off whenever odds move or the official line-ups are announced.