Iwaki vs V-Varen Nagasaki | Prediction | J2 League | 12/07
Japan - J2 League
The kick off for the match between Iwaki and V-Varen Nagasaki will take place at 10:00 (UK time) - Saturday, 07/12 - at the Hawaiians Stadium Iwaki (Iwaki). This clash of the 2025 J2 League looks very promising!
Before placing your bets on this match, check out the full analysis including predictions for Iwaki vs V-Varen Nagasaki. We also highlight the most interesting odds and markets with a high chance of winning.
Iwaki vs V-Varen Nagasaki - APWin Predictions
The APWin experts have identified up to three betting markets for this match based on extensive analysis. Below, you'll find the favorite to win this clash and insights into alternative markets.
Our prediction is: V-Varen Nagasaki to win
Take V-Varen Nagasaki lightly at your own risk. While they are playing away from home, they are still a dangerous opponent that is capable of causing an upset.
Indeed, we are tipping V-Varen Nagasaki to win outright on the 1X2 market, where they are priced at 1.81 to win. We see V-Varen Nagasaki matching up well with Iwaki, and they have some weapons that can exploit the home side's vulnerabilities.
Our prediction is: V-Varen Nagasaki win or draw
Even though V-Varen Nagasaki will be the away side in this matchup, we do not expect them to go down in defeat. We recommend betting on V-Varen Nagasaki to win or draw in the Double Chance market, where a win or a draw will win the bet.
V-Varen Nagasaki does have its share of flaws, but Iwaki has also looked quite vulnerable of late, and not even being at home might be enough for them to avoid dropping points to V-Varen Nagasaki.
Iwaki – General analysis for the match
Iwaki has played 22 matches in the J2 League so far, with 6 wins, 7 draws, and 9 losses. This results in an average of 1.14 points per match.
In the 2025 season, the team has recorded 6 wins, 7 draws, and 10 losses. Iwaki's attack has scored 27 goals, 26 of them in the league, which gives an average of 1.18 goals per league match and 1.17 goals per match across the entire season.
Kaina Tanimura is the team’s top scorer with 5 goals, while Yuto Yamashita leads the team in assists with 5. Defensively, Iwaki has conceded 31 goals in the league (an average of 1.41) and 33 goals throughout the entire season (an average of 1.43 over 23 matches).
- 21/10/2026Shonan BellmareIwakiD1121/10/2026J2 LeagueShonan Bellmare
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Iwaki1 - 1D - 18/10/2026IwakiVentforet KofuW5018/10/2026J2 LeagueIwaki
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Ventforet Kofu5 - 0W - 11/10/2026IwakiBlaublitz AkitaW1011/10/2026J2 LeagueIwaki
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Blaublitz Akita1 - 0W - 07/10/2026Sanfrecce HiroshimaIwakiL4007/10/2026Emperor CupSanfrecce Hiroshima
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Iwaki4 - 0L - 04/10/2026Consadole SapporoIwakiL2104/10/2026J2 LeagueConsadole Sapporo
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Iwaki2 - 1L
V-Varen Nagasaki – General analysis for the match
In 22 J2 League matches, V-Varen Nagasaki has recorded 10 wins, 7 draws, and 5 losses, with an average of 1.68 points per game.
In the 2025 season, the team has 11 wins in 23 matches. The team has scored 40 goals, 38 of them in the J2 League (an average of 1.73 goals per match), with Matheus Sousa de Jesus being the team's top scorer with 9 goals and Asahi Masuyama providing 5 assists.
Defensively, V-Varen Nagasaki has conceded 33 goals in the league and 34 in the 2025 season overall, resulting in an average of 1.48 goals conceded per match.
- 21/10/2026V-Varen NagasakiSanfrecce HiroshimaW4021/10/2026J1 LeagueV-Varen Nagasaki
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Sanfrecce Hiroshima4 - 0W - 17/10/2026Kashima AntlersV-Varen NagasakiL2017/10/2026J1 LeagueKashima Antlers
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V-Varen Nagasaki2 - 0L - 11/10/2026JEF UnitedV-Varen NagasakiD1111/10/2026J1 LeagueJEF United
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V-Varen Nagasaki1 - 1D - 07/10/2026Shimizu S-PulseV-Varen NagasakiL2107/10/2026Emperor CupShimizu S-Pulse
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V-Varen Nagasaki2 - 1L - 19/09/2026V-Varen NagasakiCerezo OsakaD1119/09/2026J1 LeagueV-Varen Nagasaki
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Cerezo Osaka1 - 1D
Iwaki vs V-Varen Nagasaki: team standings and performance
Before discussing what to expect from this clash, it’s important to understand each team’s current form. Below, check out how both teams are performing and the situation they face in the competition.
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Updated Comparison: Iwaki vs V-Varen Nagasaki
Check out the most relevant team stats to build your prediction with more confidence.
Iwaki
Home
V-Varen Nagasaki
Away
Points & Results
- PPG1.141.68
- 27%Wins45%
- 36%First to Score50%
Goals Scored & Conceded
- Scored/game1.181.73
- Conceded/game1.411.50
- xG1.391.84
- xGA1.251.35
Trends
- 64%Both Score73%
- 5%Clean Sheet18%
- 36%Failed to Score9%
Just below, you’ll find all the statistics for Iwaki and V-Varen Nagasaki.
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Trends and interesting facts about the clubs
The bookmakers list V-Varen Nagasaki as the favorite to win the match, with an 29% chance of victory. During our analysis, the average odds were as follows:
Iwaki - 3.46.
Draw - 3.96.
V-Varen Nagasaki - 2.27.
The last match between the teams took place on 25/04/2025, in the J2 League, and Iwaki won the match. The final score was 3-4.