Expert Overview: Ventforet Kofu vs Montedio Yamagata
As the two J2 League teams, Ventforet Kofu and Montedio Yamagata, prepare for their clash on August 2, 2025, the match presents intriguing betting opportunities. Both teams have shown resilience throughout the season, but this encounter is expected to be tightly contested. With both teams having a history of disciplined play, the odds for “Both Teams Not To Score In 1st Half” and “Both Teams Not To Score In 2nd Half” are notably high at 76.30 and 76.10, respectively. The expectation of under 4.5 cards (67.50) further suggests a match with fewer disruptions.
Ventforet Kofu
Montedio Yamagata
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Predictions:
| Market | Prediction | Odd | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Both Teams Not To Score In 1st Half | 79.30% | (1-3) 0-2 1H 1.17 | |
| Both Teams Not To Score In 2nd Half | 76.00% | (1-3) 1-1 2H 1.25 | |
| Under 4.5 Cards | 64.50% | (1-3) | |
| Under 5.5 Cards | 66.30% | (1-3) | |
| Over 0.5 Goals HT | 66.00% | (1-3) 0-2 1H 1.48 | |
| Home Team Not To Score In 1st Half | 65.60% | (1-3) | |
| Over 1.5 Goals | 60.90% | (1-3) 1.38 | |
| Away Team Not To Score In 2nd Half | 64.90% | (1-3) | |
| Away Team To Score In 1st Half | 65.00% | (1-3) | |
| Both Teams To Score | 60.00% | (1-3) 1.91 | |
| Under 2.5 Goals | 55.40% | (1-3) 1.62 | |
| Draw In First Half | 54.70% | (1-3) 0-2 1H 2.00 | |
| Home Team To Score In 2nd Half | 54.20% | (1-3) | |
| First Goal Between Minute 0-29 | 53.60% | (1-3) 10' min 1.83 | |
| Avg. Total Goals | 3.88% | (1-3) | |
| Yellow Cards | 1.19% | (1-3) | |
| Avg. Goals Scored | 2.09% | (1-3) | |
| Avg. Conceded Goals | 1.59% | (1-3) | |
| Red Cards | 0.34% | (1-3) |
Betting Predictions
Goals and Halftime Analysis
- Over 0.5 Goals HT: At 62.50, this bet indicates a likely start with at least one goal in the first half.
- Home Team Not To Score In 1st Half: With odds of 64.60, it’s worth considering if Kofu will struggle to break the deadlock early on.
- Away Team To Score In 1st Half: At 62.60, there’s a fair chance Yamagata could take an early lead.
- First Goal Between Minute 0-29: The odds of 53.20 suggest an early goal is likely, setting the tone for the rest of the match.
- Avg. Total Goals: With an average of 2.68 goals per match for both teams combined, expect a competitive scoreline.
- Avg. Goals Scored: Ventforet Kofu averages 1.39 goals per game, while Montedio Yamagata concedes around 2.39 goals on average.
- Under 2.5 Goals: The odds at 53.60 reflect a likely restrained affair with fewer than three goals scored.
- Over 1.5 Goals: At odds of 61.90, there’s a good chance of seeing more than one goal in this encounter.
- Both Teams To Score: With odds at 55.40, it’s plausible that both sides will find the net.
- Home Team To Score In 2nd Half: At odds of 52.80, Kofu may step up their attack in the latter stages to secure points.
- Away Team Not To Score In 2nd Half: At odds of 59.50, it’s possible Yamagata could hold off any second-half advances from Kofu.
- Draw In First Half: Odds of 55.60 suggest a stalemate at halftime is possible given both teams’ defensive setups.
Cards and Discipline
- Under 4.5 Cards: With odds at 67.50, it indicates a disciplined game with fewer bookings overall.
- Under 5.5 Cards: At odds of 66.60, it’s likely that both teams will maintain composure with limited cautions.
- Avg. Yellow Cards: Expect around two yellow cards to be issued during the match based on historical averages (2.19).
- Avg. Red Cards: The likelihood of red cards is low at an average of just over one (1.04) per game.
Prediction Summary
The match is anticipated to be closely fought with minimal scoring opportunities in the first half, potentially leading to an early goal or a draw at halftime. Both teams have solid defensive records but may struggle to convert chances into goals efficiently throughout the match duration.
The betting landscape favors cautious play with high probabilities for few goals and cards in total, suggesting both teams will focus on strategic play rather than aggressive tactics that could lead to bookings or red cards.