Ehime FC journey to JIT Recycle Ink Stadium on Saturday for the J2 League game with home side Ventforet Kofu.
Our tips, poll and stats for Ventforet Kofu v Ehime FC can all be found here (including the best match odds).
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Ventforet Kofu
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Ventforet Kofu go into this match after a 0-0 J2 League drawn match against Vegalta Sendai.
Their most recent results really do illustrate the point that quality has been evident in the Ventforet Kofu backline. Ventforet Kofu have been mean at the back, resulting in the total number of goals that have flown into the back of their net during their last 6 matches standing at 3. We will find out whether or not that trend will end up being continued on into this next match.
Their past results show that Ventforet Kofu:
- have not emerged victorious against Ehime FC in their previous 3 league games.
- are undefeated in their previous 2 home league matches.
Ehime FC
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Ehime FC head into the game following a 2-0 J2 League win to defeat Renofa Yamaguchi in their previous game.
For Ehime FC, the scorers were Ryoga Ishio (46') and Yuya Taguchi (65').
The stats tell the story, and Ehime FC have been scored against in 5 of their last 6 matches, letting opponents get 11 goals in all. In defence, Ehime FC have been far from perfect.
Going into this one, Ehime FC are without a win away from home in their last 6 league matches.
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Head to head
Inspecting their past head to head clashes going back to 09/12/2020 shows that Ventforet Kofu have won 3 of them and Ehime FC 2, with the number of drawn results being 1.
A total of 10 goals were shared by the two clubs during those clashes, with 6 from Kofu and 4 for Ehime. This gives an average number of goals per game equal to 1.67.
The last league game featuring these sides was J2 League match day 9 on 13/04/2025 which ended up with the score at Ehime FC 0-0 Ventforet Kofu.
The match was refereed by Yuzo Sutani.
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Team News: Ehime FC
Thanks to a mainly available squad, there is only the lone fitness problem for the Ehime FC boss Shinya Aono to be concerned about. Hayato Fukushima (Hamstring injury) misses out for this game.
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Prediction
In this game, Ehime FC should be able to break down this Ventforet Kofu lineup, however it might not be enough to prevent defeat.
We’re expecting a close game with a 2-1 victory for Ventforet Kofu after the 90. Expecting it to be very competitive.
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⚽️ What are the top odds for this match?
In terms of the bookies’ odds in the win-draw-win market, victory for Ventforet Kofu is available for 1.85, a bet on a draw is 3.4 & putting your money on the win for Ehime FC gets you 4.1. These are the top prices on offer at this very moment.
Lucas Pereira,
07:01 24/06/2025
Odds correct at time of publishing. All odds subject to change.
⚽️ Team Focus:
Ventforet Kofu
Formed: 1965
Stadium: JIT Recycle Ink Stadium (15,853)
Captain: Yuta Koide
Chairman: Satoru Sakuma
Manager: Shinji Otsuka
Competitions: J2 League position 11
⭐ Star Man: Yoshiki Torikai
Usually deployed in the Centre Midfield position, Yoshiki Torikai was born in Kanagawa, Japan. After making a first senior appearance for Ventforet Kofu in the 2022 season, the accomplished Midfielder has managed to score 3 league goals in the J2 League 2025 season so far in a total of 15 appearances.