vs Prediction, probable lineups, recent form & season stats

Kashiwa Reysol come into the match after winning 3-2 away at Kyoto Sanga in their last outing; before that they lost 0-2 to Yokohama F. Marinos, further back they lost 0-2 away at Cerezo Osaka, before that they won 1-0 away at Shimizu S-pulse and further back still they beat Senshu University 2-1. Imabari won their last outing 1-0 against Sagan Tosu; before that they drew 1-1 away at Oita Trinita, further back they lost 1-2 away at Kanazawa, before that they lost 0-3 to Montedio Yamagata and further back still they beat Blaublitz Akita 4-1. There is no head to head record between the two sides. 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.