J2 League · 2026/27
J2 League Matchday 8 predictions
10 fixtures from September 26 to September 26. 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 26 · 08:00
Every fixture this round
Saturday, September 26
1X2- 1–2
Jubilo Iwata#14
Vanraure Hachinohe#1661%22%17%✗ Miss - 1–1
Oita Trinita#8
Fujieda MYFC#1532%28%40%✗ Miss - 3–0
Tokushima Vortis#11
Tochigi City#1840%26%34%✓ Hit - 2–0
Montedio Yamagata#17
Sagan Tosu#1033%27%40%✗ Miss - 5–1
Omiya Ardija#6
Ventforet Kofu#2064%20%16%✓ Hit - 2–2
Blaublitz Akita#13
Albirex Niigata#239%30%31%✗ Miss - 3–3
Kataller Toyama#3
Yokohama FC#434%27%39%✗ Miss - 0–2
Iwaki#9
Vegalta Sendai#127%27%46%✓ Hit - 1–2
Imabari#19
Shonan Bellmare#527%26%47%✓ Hit - 3–2
Tegevajaro Miyazaki#7
Consadole Sapporo#1249%24%27%✓ Hit
J2 League Matchday 8 runs from September 26 to September 26 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 Omiya Ardija - Ventforet Kofu: Omiya Ardija to win at 64%. The tightest match is Blaublitz Akita - Albirex Niigata, where no outcome clears 39%, so treat it with care in an accumulator.
Match by match
- Jubilo Iwata 1–2 Vanraure Hachinohe, September 26: the model's pick was Jubilo Iwata to win (61%) and it missed.
- Oita Trinita 1–1 Fujieda MYFC, September 26: the model's pick was Fujieda MYFC to win (40%) and it missed.
- Tokushima Vortis 3–0 Tochigi City, September 26: the model's pick was Tokushima Vortis to win (40%) and it came in.
- Montedio Yamagata 2–0 Sagan Tosu, September 26: the model's pick was Sagan Tosu to win (40%) and it missed.
- Omiya Ardija 5–1 Ventforet Kofu, September 26: the model's pick was Omiya Ardija to win (64%) and it came in.
- Blaublitz Akita 2–2 Albirex Niigata, September 26: the model's pick was Blaublitz Akita to win (39%) and it missed.
- Kataller Toyama 3–3 Yokohama FC, September 26: the model's pick was Yokohama FC to win (39%) and it missed.
- Iwaki 0–2 Vegalta Sendai, September 26: the model's pick was Vegalta Sendai to win (46%) and it came in.
- Imabari 1–2 Shonan Bellmare, September 26: the model's pick was Shonan Bellmare to win (47%) and it came in.
- Tegevajaro Miyazaki 3–2 Consadole Sapporo, September 26: the model's pick was Tegevajaro Miyazaki to win (49%) and it came in.
Matchday 8 FAQ
When is J2 League Matchday 8 played?
From September 26 to September 26. Kick-off times on this page are shown in UTC.
What is the safest pick of Matchday 8?
Omiya Ardija - Ventforet Kofu: Omiya Ardija 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.