Our Matsumoto Y FC vs Albirex Niigata Prediction: 1-1
Matsumoto Y FC vs Albirex Niigata in the Japan J-League Cup is scheduled for an 10:00 GMT kick-off on Wednesday April 9, 2025. Our forecast favors a 1-1 draw, with both sides expected to find the net, making BTTS a highly probable scenario.
This Matsumoto Y FC vs Albirex Niigata 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
Matsumoto Y FC's Last Match – Matsumoto Y FC vs Kochi United
Matsumoto Y FC will be eager to respond after suffering a 0-5 Japan J3-League defeat at the hands of Kochi United on April 5. In that match, Matsumoto Y FC recorded 51% possession, firing 3 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Matsumoto Y FC | 51% | 0 (3) | - | 36 |
 Kochi United | 49% | 0 (9) | - | 43 |
Albirex Niigata's Last Match – Vissel Kobe vs Albirex Niigata
Albirex Niigata will want to continue their winning form after a 1-0 Japan J-League victory over Vissel Kobe, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign. In that match, Albirex Niigata saw 37% of the ball and created 5 goal attempts, with 2 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Vissel Kobe | 63% | 10 (4) | 1.07 | 74 |
 Albirex Niigata | 37% | 5 (2) | 0.52 | 23 |
Matsumoto Y FC vs Albirex Niigata Stats
Key Stats
| Matsumoto Y FC | Albirex Niigata | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.93 | Attacking Strength | 0.97 |
| 1 | Defence Strength | 0.9 |
| 1.4 | Points Per Game | 0.8 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 1/10 |
| 5/10 | DRAW | 5/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 3/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 4/10 |
| 1 | Average Scored | 1.1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Matsumoto Y FC are averaging 1.0 goals scored and 1.2 conceded per match, while Albirex Niigata average 1.1 scored and 1.5 conceded per game.
Matsumoto Y FC 10-12
Albirex Niigata 11-15
What are the odds for this match?
Matsumoto Y FC to win: @5.25
Draw: @3.7
Albirex Niigata to win: @1.615
Over 2.5 Goals: @2.05