Imabari vs BlaublitzPrediction, probable lineups, recent form & season stats

Imabari have not won in their last five games: four defeats and a draw, their most recent game a heavy 0-4 loss away to Kataller Toyama. Blaublitz Akita, on the other hand, won their most recent game 3-0 over Ventforet Kofu, after a heavy 0-4 defeat to that same Kataller Toyama side; over their last five they have one win, two draws and two losses. In the four previous meetings between the two sides the balance is perfectly even, two wins apiece, with the most recent meeting won 2-1 by Imabari in August 2025. The prediction may change in the hours before kick-off. Confirmed line-ups, late injuries, suspensions, rotation ahead of other fixtures and the state of the pitch and the weather can all alter the picture described above. In those cases the selection may be reviewed and updated within 12 to 24 hours of the match: this happens rarely, but when it does, the version published on this page is always the current one. The data and assessments here are provided for information and statistical purposes.