J1 League · 2026/27
J1 League Matchday 9 predictions
10 fixtures from October 9 to October 11. 1X2 probabilities, correct score and implied odds, recalculated as odds and line-ups move.
Kick-off times in UTC
Match of the round
Sunday, October 11 · 06:00
Every fixture this round
Friday, October 9
1X2
Saturday, October 10
1X2
J1 League Matchday 9 runs from October 9 to October 11 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 Tokyo Verdy - Sanfrecce Hiroshima: Sanfrecce Hiroshima to win at 64%. The tightest match is Mito Hollyhock - Shimizu S-pulse, where no outcome clears 36%, so treat it with care in an accumulator.
Match by match
- Kashima 2–0 Gamba Osaka, October 9: the model's pick was Kashima to win (52%) and it came in.
- Kashiwa Reysol 4–2 Vissel Kobe, October 9: the model's pick was Kashiwa Reysol to win (40%) and it came in.
- Cerezo Osaka 0–0 Yokohama F. Marinos, October 10: the model's pick was Cerezo Osaka to win (40%) and it missed.
- Avispa Fukuoka 2–1 Fagiano Okayama, October 10: the model's pick was Fagiano Okayama to win (40%) and it missed.
- FC Tokyo 3–0 Urawa, October 10: the model's pick was FC Tokyo to win (53%) and it came in.
- Kyoto Sanga 0–1 Machida Zelvia, October 10: the model's pick was Machida Zelvia to win (49%) and it came in.
- JEF United Chiba 1–1 V-varen Nagasaki, October 11: the model's pick was V-varen Nagasaki to win (40%) and it missed.
- Mito Hollyhock 1–2 Shimizu S-pulse, October 11: the model's pick was Shimizu S-pulse to win (36%) and it came in.
- Tokyo Verdy 0–2 Sanfrecce Hiroshima, October 11: the model's pick was Sanfrecce Hiroshima to win (64%) and it came in.
- Kawasaki Frontale 1–2 Nagoya Grampus, October 11: the model's pick was Kawasaki Frontale to win (52%) and it missed.
Matchday 9 FAQ
When is J1 League Matchday 9 played?
From October 9 to October 11. Kick-off times on this page are shown in UTC.
What is the safest pick of Matchday 9?
Tokyo Verdy - Sanfrecce Hiroshima: Sanfrecce Hiroshima to win at 64% 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.