There has been no shortage of loss and gain for these two participants so far this campaign, placed in positions near the middle of the J3-League table. Here's the Fukushima United - Imabari latest:
- Imabari have the fewest conceded goals in the second half (5) in J3-League
It's time to recharge all electronic entertainment devices for Imabari, who are travelling more than 1000 kilometers to play this game.
There should be plenty of energy on the pitch in this game, as both sides have had time to recuperate from their last game. Let's hope both teams are ready to give it all.
Fukushima United form and stats
3-3-3 (win-draw-lost) are the J3-League numbers at home for Fukushima United so far this season.
Fukushima United's last game was hosting Gainare Tottori (placed 17th) and winning 3-2. Just what the doctor ordered, as that was the first league victory after going winless in eight fixtures in a row. A very satisfying win for Fukushima United against Gainare Tottori last time out as a late comeback secured the victory after trailing 0-2. The win was secured through Takahashi's goal in the 86th minute.
Heartbreak before that as Fukushima United lost 0-1 at Matsumoto Yamaga's place.This is expected to be a close game, with Fukushima United perhaps considered small favourites due to their home advantage. Looking back at earlier matches similar to this one (expected to be close with Fukushima as a small favourite), we find 13 games. Fukushima United has won 4 of these, drawn 4 and lost 5.
Fukushima United have scored 8 league goals here from 9 matches, not a lot. It's worth mentioning that 4 of these goals has been scored in their last three home matches. Fukushima's goalkeeper has had to pick the ball out of their own net 13 times. For more goal stats, check the Statistics tab above.
Imabari form and stats
Playing away, Imabari have won 5 games, drawn 2 and suffered 2 defeats in the J3-League this season.
Imabari play their second away game in a row, but can be confident going into this one after the 1-0 victory visiting Azul Claro Numazu (placed 11th).
Preceding that game, the 1-1 draw paying a visit to Parceiro Nagano.As mentioned above, this is an open game with no clear favourite. We have found 15 similar matches played by Imabari in our archives, and the results are: 6 wins for Imabari, 4 draws and 5 defeats.
Scoring goals is the main ingredient in creating success in football, and not only at home. So far Imabari have scored 13 goals in 9 league games away. It's worth mentioning that 7 of these goals has been scored in their last three away matches. Imabari are defending well in their away games, having conceded only 8 times in 9 matches. For more goal statistics, check out the Statistics tab above.
Head 2 Head
The dueling parties have fought previously this season: Imabari - Fukushima United 0-1. Previous five meetings with these sides: Fukushima United won three, Imabari triumphed in two and we saw zero draws. three games with over 2,5 goals, two matches with under 2,5 goals.Top Goalscorers
  J. Takahashi 7 goals |   K. Nakagawa 7 goals | R. Hashimoto 3 goals |
Fukushima United missing players
Imabari missing players
| Fukushima United | Imabari | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 18 | 9 | 2 | Played | P | 4 | 9 | 17 |
| 6 | 3 | 0 | Won | W | 2 | 5 | 8 |
| 6 | 3 | 1 | Drew | D | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| 6 | 3 | 1 | Lost | L | 1 | 2 | 5 |
| 20 | 8 | 1 | Scored | S | 7 | 13 | 19 |
| 18 | 13 | 2 | Conceded | C | 4 | 8 | 14 |
| 83% | 89% | 100% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 100% | 88% |
| 50% | 56% | 50% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 75% | 67% | 53% |
| 33% | 33% | 0% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 50% | 44% | 35% |
| 22% | 22% | 0% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 25% | 11% | 12% |
| 17% | 22% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 25% | 11% | 6% |
| 33% | 44% | 50% | BTTS | BTTS | 25% | 44% | 35% |
| 39% | 22% | 0% | Clean Sheets | C S | 50% | 44% | 47% |
| 44% | 44% | 50% | Failed to Score | F T | 25% | 11% | 29% |
| 5.4 | 4.8 | 4.5 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 6 | 5.7 | 5.8 |
| 4.7 | 3.6 | 4.5 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 7.5 | 5.4 | 5.5 |
| 1.2 | 1.4 | 1.5 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 1 | 0.8 | 1.1 |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 8.8 | 9.8 | 7 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 15 | 14.3 | 13 |
| 3.8 | 3.9 | 2.5 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 5.2 | 5 | 4.4 |
| 29% | 23% | 20% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 33% | 29% | 25% |
| 9.1 | 10.1 | 8 | Shots against (avg) | S A | 11.5 | 9.7 | 9.3 |
| 3.3 | 4 | 3.5 | Shots on Target against (avg) | S O | 4.5 | 3.6 | 3.5 |
- Imabari have played more matches over 2,5 goals away than home.
- Imabari have the fewest conceded goals in the second half (5) in J3-League
- Imabari haven’t played a single 0-0 game away.
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Kagoshima United | 18 | 12 | 2 | 4 | 29 | 13 | 9 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 5 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 13 | 8 | 16 | 38 |
| 2 | Iwaki | 17 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 36 | 13 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 17 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 19 | 6 | 23 | 37 |
| 3 | Matsumoto Yamaga | 17 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 26 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 12 | 6 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 14 | 7 | 13 | 37 |
| 4 | Fujieda MYFC | 18 | 11 | 2 | 5 | 34 | 18 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 18 | 10 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 16 | 8 | 16 | 35 |
| 5 | Kataller Toyama | 18 | 11 | 2 | 5 | 27 | 20 | 8 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 15 | 9 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 12 | 11 | 7 | 35 |
| 6 | Ehime | 18 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 23 | 20 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 8 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 12 | 3 | 31 |
| 7 | Parceiro Nagano | 18 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 22 | 19 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 14 | 13 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 6 | 3 | 30 |
| 8 | Imabari | 17 | 8 | 4 | 5 | 19 | 14 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 13 | 8 | 5 | 28 |
| 9 | Gifu | 18 | 8 | 3 | 7 | 29 | 26 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 14 | 12 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 15 | 14 | 3 | 27 |
| 10 | Fukushima United | 18 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 20 | 18 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 13 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 5 | 2 | 24 |
| 11 | Azul Claro Numazu | 18 | 7 | 2 | 9 | 18 | 21 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 14 | 8 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 13 | -3 | 23 |
| 12 | Giravanz Kitakyushu | 18 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 19 | 25 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 11 | 17 | -6 | 20 |
| 13 | Tegevajaro Miyazaki | 18 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 19 | 25 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 12 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 9 | 13 | -6 | 18 |
| 14 | Sagamihara | 18 | 5 | 2 | 11 | 18 | 26 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 10 | 15 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 8 | 11 | -8 | 17 |
| 15 | Kamatamare Sanuki | 18 | 5 | 2 | 11 | 14 | 23 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 13 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 10 | -9 | 17 |
| 16 | Vanraure Hachinohe | 18 | 4 | 1 | 13 | 12 | 28 | 9 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 6 | 10 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 6 | 18 | -16 | 13 |
| 17 | Gainare Tottori | 18 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 18 | 34 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 10 | 12 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 22 | -16 | 12 |
| 18 | YSCC | 17 | 2 | 2 | 13 | 9 | 36 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 20 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 4 | 16 | -27 | 8 |
