Ehime FC arrive at NDsoft Stadium Yamagata on Saturday for the J2 League showdown with hosts Montedio Yamagata.
View all of the Montedio Yamagata v Ehime FC predictions, poll and stats below - as well as the best betting odds.
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Montedio Yamagata
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Montedio Yamagata will be hoping for a repeat of their last result, following a 0-1 J2 League triumph over Iwaki.
The only scorer from Montedio Yamagata was Akira Silvano Disaro (44').
Their most recent results shine a light on the fact that things are going according to plan in the Montedio Yamagata rearguard. Montedio Yamagata have given the opposition little, seeing the tally of goals that have gone in at their end over the course of their last 6 games standing at 3.
Leading up to this clash, Montedio Yamagata:
- haven't been beaten in the league by Ehime FC in their last 11 games. A long run without a loss.
- are unbeaten in their previous 7 league matches at home.
- are without a win at home for the past 2 league games.
Ehime FC
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In their previous fixture, Ehime FC drew 0-0 in the J2 League tie with Ventforet Kofu.
The stats tell the story, and Ehime FC have been scored against in 5 of their last 6 games, with opponents netting 11 goals overall. In defence, Ehime FC have been far from perfect. Let’s find out whether or not that trend can be sustained here.
Heading into this contest, Ehime FC have not won away from home in their last 10 matches in the league. It's not a good run at all.
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Head to head
An inspection of their past head to head results stretching back to 12/08/2020 tells us that these fixtures have been miserable for Ehime FC. They have not been able to get any victories at all whereas Montedio Yamagata have been dominant against them, beating them in 100% of those ties.
A total of 18 goals were scored between the two sides in this period, with 15 from Yamagata and 3 for Ehime. The average goals per game has been 3.
The previous league meeting between these clubs was J2 League match day 32 on 21/09/2024 which ended up with the score at Ehime FC 1-3 Montedio Yamagata.
The match was refereed by Kazuyoshi Enomoto.
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Team News: Ehime FC
Owing to an otherwise full-strength squad, there’s only the lone fitness worry for the Ehime FC gaffer Kiyotaka Ishimaru to contend with. Taiga Ishiura (Metatarsal fracture) won’t be in action.
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Prediction
In our opinion, Ehime FC are dangerous enough to score against this Montedio Yamagata team, however it is unlikely to be enough to prevent defeat.
Our selection here is for a close game with a 2-1 winning score for Montedio Yamagata by the conclusion of the game. Looking forward to seeing how this one unfolds.
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⚽️ What are the top odds for the game?
Checking out the betting prices for the game in the 90 min. result market, a win for Montedio Yamagata can be had for 1.73, a bet on the draw is 3.9 & betting on the winning team to be Ehime FC gets 4.33. Those are the best of the returns being offered at present.
Peter Guest,
04:08 16/04/2025
Odds correct at time of publishing. All odds subject to change.
🏟️ Team Focus:
Montedio Yamagata
Formed: 1984
Stadium: NDsoft Stadium Yamagata (20,638)
Captain: Shuto Minami
Chairman: Kentaro Aita
Manager: Susumu Watanabe
Competitions: J2 League position 10, J. League Cup (2nd Round)
🔑 Star Man: Shoma Doi
Typically playing in the Central Attacking Midfielder position, Shoma Doi was born in Yamagata, Japan. After having made a senior debut playing for Kashima Antlers in the 2011 season, the skilful Midfielder has contributed 2 league goals in this J2 League 2025 campaign so far from a total of 9 appearances.