Our Montedio Yamagata vs Iwaki SC Prediction: 1-2
Montedio Yamagata vs Iwaki SC in the Japan J2-League is scheduled for an 10:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday August 16, 2025. We’re backing a 1-2 away win, but with both sides showing goal-scoring potential, BTTS is another good betting choice.
This Montedio Yamagata vs Iwaki SC prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Montedio Yamagata's Last Match – Montedio Yamagata vs Mito Hollyhock
Montedio Yamagata will be eager to respond after suffering a 1-2 Japan J2-League defeat at the hands of Mito Hollyhock on August 10. In that match, Montedio Yamagata had 59% possession and 6 attempts at goal, with 4 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Montedio Yamagata | 59% | 6 (4) | - | 91 |
 Mito Hollyhock | 41% | 5 (3) | - | 34 |
Iwaki SC's Last Match – Iwaki SC vs Jubilo Iwata
Iwaki SC will be eager to build on their previous performance after securing a 3-1 Japan J2-League victory over Jubilo Iwata on August 10. In that match, Iwaki SC recorded 48% possession, firing 9 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Iwaki SC | 48% | 0 (9) | - | 54 |
 Jubilo Iwata | 52% | 0 (1) | - | 41 |
Montedio Yamagata vs Iwaki SC Stats
Key Stats
| Montedio Yamagata | Iwaki SC | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.77 | Attacking Strength | 1.25 |
| 1.52 | Defence Strength | 1.39 |
| 1.3 | Points Per Game | 1.5 |
| 4/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 0/10 |
| 8/10 | BTTS | 9/10 |
| 8/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 8/10 |
| 2 | Average Scored | 2 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Montedio Yamagata are averaging 2.0 goals scored and 1.9 conceded per match, while Iwaki SC average 2.0 scored and 1.4 conceded per game.
Montedio Yamagata 20-19
Iwaki SC 20-14
What are the odds for this match?
Montedio Yamagata to win: @2.55
Draw: @3.2
Iwaki SC to win: @2.625
Over 2.5 Goals: @2
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