Arena today In play59 18:36 WAT18+
Japan J2 League Sat 26 Sep 2026 · Pocari Sweat Stadium Full time

Tokushima Vortis

DWLWL
3–0
Half-time 1–0

Tochigi City

WWDLL
39%P(1)23%P(X)38%P(2)
λ home
1.37
λ away
1.35
Σλ total
2.72
P(over 2.5)
52%
P(BTTS)
58%
Modal score
1–1 12.2%

Tokushima Vortis vs Tochigi City prediction & xG model: Both teams to score

Graded on the 90-minute score: the pick missed ✗

Model sheet

How the numbers for Tokushima Vortis v Tochigi City are calculated

Every figure on this page comes from the steps below – nothing is adjusted by hand.

1

Expected goals (λ)

Ratings fitted to league results (32 and 31 matches). 1.00 = average attack or defence.

League avg goalsAttackOpp. defenceλ (ratings)
Tokushima Vortis (home)1.400.831.331.55
Tochigi City (away)1.221.210.851.26

λhome = μhome × Atthome × Defaway = 1.40 × 0.83 × 1.33 ≈ 1.55

Total-goals sourceEstimateWeight
Team ratings2.8145%
Statistical xG feed2.6425%
Over/under 2.5 price2.7830%
Blended total λ2.72100%

Split by team strength and the 1X2 balance → λhome = 1.37, λaway = 1.35

2

Poisson goal distributions

P(k goals) = e−λ · λk ÷ k!

Tokushima Vortis λ = 1.37
025.4%
134.8%
223.9%
310.9%
43.7%
5+1.3%
Tochigi City λ = 1.35
026.0%
135.0%
223.6%
310.6%
43.6%
5+1.2%
3

Score grid

Each cell = P(home goals) × P(away goals). Below the diagonal is a home win, the diagonal a draw, above it an away win.

Tok \ Toc012345+
06.68.96.02.70.9·
19.1128.23.71.2·
26.28.45.62.50.9·
32.83.82.61.2··
41.01.30.9···
5+······
Σ home-win cells
37.7%
Σ draw cells
25.7%
Σ away-win cells
36.6%
Most probable score
1–1 · 12.2%
4

Blending with the market

Our ratings grid is combined with the statistical feed (60 / 40), then blended with the bookmaker's margin-free probabilities (58 / 42) so late team news is not missed.

OutcomeRatingsFeedMarket*Final
1 Tokushima Vortis43.3%41.0%36.4%39.1%
X Draw26.1%18.0%29.9%23.0%
2 Tochigi City30.6%41.0%33.7%37.9%

Bookmaker margin (overround) on 1X2: Σ(1 ÷ odds) = 1.078 → 7.8% removed before blending (*market column).

5

Every market: fair odds, implied probability and EV

Fair odds = 1 ÷ p · Implied = 1 ÷ odds (margin included) · EV = p × odds − 1 · positive EV only when p > implied

SelectionpFairBest oddsImpliedEVAdd
1X2
1 · Tokushima Vortis39.1%2.562.5539.2%-0.4%
X · Draw23.0%4.353.1032.3%-28.7%
2 · Tochigi City37.9%2.642.7536.4%+4.3%
Double chance
1X62.1%1.611.4071.4%-13.1%
X260.9%1.641.5066.7%-8.6%
1277.0%1.301.3673.5%+4.7%
Draw no bet
DNB Tokushima Vortis50.7%1.97–––
DNB Tochigi City49.3%2.03–––
Goal lines
Over 1.576.0%1.321.2282.0%-7.2%
Under 1.524.0%4.174.0025.0%-4.2%
Over 2.551.8%1.931.8055.6%-6.7%
Under 2.548.2%2.082.0050.0%-3.7%
Over 3.531.4%3.192.7536.4%-13.8%
Under 3.568.6%1.461.4071.4%-3.9%
Both teams to score
BTTS yes pick58.3%1.721.6261.7%-5.6%
BTTS no41.7%2.402.2045.5%-8.2%
Half-time
HT 129.3%3.41–––
HT X42.1%2.38–––
HT 228.6%3.49–––
6

The selection

Model pickBoth teams to score
Probability58.3%
Fair odds1.72
Best odds1.62
EV per unit-5.6%

EV = 0.583 × 1.62 − 1 = -0.056 · Kelly f* = (b·p − q) ÷ b = 0.000 → quarter-Kelly, capped at 2%: 0.0% of bankroll (no stake – the price has no edge)

A guide to sizing, not advice. Graded on the 90-minute score. 18+.

Recent form, in numbers

last 6 matches · 90-minute scores
MetricTokushima VortisTochigi City
SequenceLWLWDWLLDWWL
Matches66
W-D-L3-1-22-1-3
Points per match1.671.17
Goals for / match0.671.50
Goals against / match1.501.50
Over 2.533%67%
BTTS17%67%
Clean sheets67%33%
Failed to score33%17%

What the numbers say

by Ade Ola, Winning Arena analyst

1X2 probabilities

No clear favourite in the grid – Tokushima Vortis 39%, draw 23%, Tochigi City 38%. Standings: Tokushima Vortis 16th on 17, Tochigi City 17th on 15.

Form

Tokushima Vortis have three wins from their last six (L W L W D W). Latest: 0–5 away at Gamba Osaka. The scoring rate has dropped to 0.7 per match. 4 shut-outs in that run.

Sequence for Tochigi City: L L D W W L, so two victories in six. Latest: 1–2 away at Machida Zelvia. Per match: 1.5 scored, 1.5 conceded.

Expected goals (xG)

xG Tokushima Vortis 1.37 · Tochigi City 1.35 · total 2.72. Balanced goal lines: over 2.5 52%, BTTS 58%.

Model selection (graded)

Pre-match selection: Both teams to score, probability 58%, odds 1.62 v fair 1.72. Most probable score: Tokushima Vortis 2–1 Tochigi City. Graded at 90 minutes. 18+ – bet within your means.

Head-to-head

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J2 League table

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5Yokohama FC17944+1331
6Vegalta Sendai16934+1330
7Consadole Sapporo16826+326
8Shonan Bellmare17683+326
9Iwaki16727+423
10Jubilo Iwata16655+223
11Oita Trinita17575022
12Blaublitz Akita16556020
13Sagan Tosu16628-320
14Fujieda MYFC17476-319
15Montedio Yamagata176110-319
16Tokushima Vortis16529-517
17Tochigi City174310-515
18Vanraure Hachinohe164210-1514
19Imabari163310-1612
20Ventforet Kofu173311-2312

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Winning Arena prediction for Tokushima Vortis vs Tochigi City?

The Model pick is Both teams to score with a model probability of 58, priced around 1.62 by the bookmakers.

What are the Tokushima Vortis v Tochigi City probabilities?

Tokushima Vortis win 39%, draw 23%, Tochigi City win 38%.

What is the most probable score for Tokushima Vortis vs Tochigi City?

Tokushima Vortis 2–1 Tochigi City is the highest cell in the Poisson grid.

What is the xG for Tokushima Vortis vs Tochigi City?

Tokushima Vortis 1.37, Tochigi City 1.35 – over 2.5 at 52%, BTTS at 58%.

What time is Tokushima Vortis vs Tochigi City?

Saturday 26 September 2026, 09:00 WAT, at Pocari Sweat Stadium – J2 League.