Arena today In play95 16:38 WAT18+
Japan J2 League Wed 21 Oct 2026 · NACK5 Stadium Omiya Full time

Omiya Ardija

WDLWL
0–3
Half-time 0–0

Kataller Toyama

DLWDD
43%P(1)20%P(X)37%P(2)
λ home
1.50
λ away
1.36
Σλ total
2.86
P(over 2.5)
54%
P(BTTS)
63%
Modal score
1–1 11.7%

Omiya Ardija vs Kataller Toyama prediction & xG model: Both teams to score

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

Model sheet

How the numbers for Omiya Ardija v Kataller Toyama 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 (34 and 29 matches). 1.00 = average attack or defence.

League avg goalsAttackOpp. defenceλ (ratings)
Omiya Ardija (home)1.401.410.771.51
Kataller Toyama (away)1.221.400.951.62

λhome = μhome × Atthome × Defaway = 1.40 × 1.41 × 0.77 ≈ 1.51

Total-goals sourceEstimateWeight
Team ratings3.1364%
Statistical xG feed2.8636%
Blended total λ2.86100%

Split by team strength and the 1X2 balance → λhome = 1.50, λaway = 1.36

2

Poisson goal distributions

P(k goals) = e−λ · λk ÷ k!

Omiya Ardija λ = 1.50
022.2%
133.4%
225.1%
312.6%
44.7%
5+1.9%
Kataller Toyama λ = 1.36
025.7%
134.9%
223.7%
310.7%
43.6%
5+1.3%
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.

Omi \ Kat012345+
05.77.85.32.40.8·
18.6127.93.61.2·
26.58.86.02.70.9·
33.24.43.01.3··
41.21.71.10.5··
5+·0.7····
Σ home-win cells
40.8%
Σ draw cells
24.9%
Σ away-win cells
34.3%
Most probable score
1–1 · 11.7%
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 Omiya Ardija35.4%44.0%42.6%43.4%
X Draw24.7%16.0%24.9%19.7%
2 Kataller Toyama39.9%40.0%32.5%36.9%

Bookmaker margin (overround) on 1X2: Σ(1 ÷ odds) = 1.118 → 11.8% 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 · Omiya Ardija43.4%2.302.1047.6%-8.8%
X · Draw19.7%5.073.6027.8%-29.0%
2 · Kataller Toyama36.9%2.712.7536.4%+1.4%
Double chance
1X63.1%1.581.4071.4%-11.6%
X256.6%1.771.6560.6%-6.6%
1280.3%1.251.2580.0%+0.4%
Draw no bet
DNB Omiya Ardija54.1%1.85–––
DNB Kataller Toyama45.9%2.18–––
Goal lines
Over 1.577.9%1.28–––
Under 1.522.1%4.52–––
Over 2.554.5%1.84–––
Under 2.545.5%2.20–––
Over 3.532.1%3.11–––
Under 3.567.9%1.47–––
Both teams to score
BTTS yes pick62.5%1.601.4071.4%-12.5%
BTTS no37.5%2.672.7037.0%+1.2%
Half-time
HT 131.6%3.16–––
HT X40.8%2.45–––
HT 227.6%3.62–––
6

The selection

Model pickBoth teams to score
Probability62.5%
Fair odds1.60
Best odds1.40
EV per unit-12.5%

EV = 0.625 × 1.40 − 1 = -0.125 · 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
MetricOmiya ArdijaKataller Toyama
SequenceLWLDWDDDWLDW
Matches66
W-D-L2-2-22-3-1
Points per match1.331.50
Goals for / match2.171.83
Goals against / match1.501.50
Over 2.567%50%
BTTS100%83%
Clean sheets0%17%
Failed to score0%0%

What the numbers say

by Ade Ola, Winning Arena analyst

1X2 probabilities

No clear favourite in the grid – Omiya Ardija 43%, draw 20%, Kataller Toyama 37%. Standings: Omiya Ardija 1st on 33, Kataller Toyama 4th on 31.

Form

Omiya Ardija, last six: L W L D W D – two wins in total. Latest: 1–2 away at Sagan Tosu. Scoring rate: 2.2 per match – well above average. No shut-outs in that run.

Kataller Toyama have two wins from their last six (D D W L D W). Latest: 1–1 at home to Shonan Bellmare. Per match: 1.8 scored, 1.5 conceded.

Expected goals (xG)

xG Omiya Ardija 1.50 · Kataller Toyama 1.36 · total 2.86. Balanced goal lines: over 2.5 54%, BTTS 63%.

Model selection (graded)

Pre-match selection: Both teams to score, probability 63%, odds 1.40 v fair 1.60. Most probable score: Omiya Ardija 2–1 Kataller Toyama. Graded at 90 minutes. 18+ – bet within your means.

Head-to-head

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J2 League table

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#TeamPWDLGDPts
1Omiya Ardija17962+1333
2Tegevajaro Miyazaki17953+1132
3Albirex Niigata171025-332
4Kataller Toyama16943+1431
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 Omiya Ardija vs Kataller Toyama?

The Model pick is Both teams to score with a model probability of 63, priced around 1.40 by the bookmakers.

What are the Omiya Ardija v Kataller Toyama probabilities?

Omiya Ardija win 43%, draw 20%, Kataller Toyama win 37%.

What is the most probable score for Omiya Ardija vs Kataller Toyama?

Omiya Ardija 2–1 Kataller Toyama is the highest cell in the Poisson grid.

What is the xG for Omiya Ardija vs Kataller Toyama?

Omiya Ardija 1.50, Kataller Toyama 1.36 – over 2.5 at 54%, BTTS at 63%.

What time is Omiya Ardija vs Kataller Toyama?

Wednesday 21 October 2026, 11:00 WAT, at NACK5 Stadium Omiya – J2 League.