Contest between Ventforet Kofu and Montedio Yamagata is shaping up to be one of those affairs where recent results gets out the window. Underway
Ventforet Kofu’s been hot and cold, their showings yo-yoing from classy to head-scratching. Meanwhile, Montedio Yamagata’s fighting through a slump, their backline looking unstable.
Checking past meetings, it’s a crapshoot. Ventforet Kofu’s enjoyed the upper hand lately, but soccer’s got a terrible memory.
My two cents: Each outfits’ve got holes. Ventforet Kofu’s midfield’s off-rhythm, while Montedio Yamagata’s attack lacks a killer instinct.
When it comes to the 2nd Division, this fixture carries extra weight. The competition’s fight for top spots means every result counts, and both clubs know a statement win here could alter trajectories in the table. Recent form in the 2nd Division suggests neither side can afford lapses, making this tie even more compelling.
But hey, there’s a feeling about this one—who knows, it’s the fixture where someone delivers.
Bottom line: This ain't just another fixture—it's unmissable action with ramifications at both ends of the table. Tune in.Odds perspective:
If you’re backing this one, here’s the real talk.
Ventforet Kofu at 100 to win feels tight given their inconsistencies in the 2nd Division this term. Their xG (expected goals) suggest they’re overperforming — stats nerds would fade them.
Montedio Yamagata’s inner__runner__2 odds smells value, especially if their center forward (CF) shakes off his cold streak.
The sharp players’ll likely poke at the Draw 9.5 — these derbies often play out tight, and nerves can kill attacking flow.
Ventforet Kofu: Kohei Kawata, Takumi Tsuchiya, Taiga Son, Eduardo Mancha, Keisuke Sato, Koya Hayashida, Valdemir, Iwana Kobayashi, Yoshiki Torikai, Yusuke Tanaka, Matheus Leiria
Montedio Yamagata: Tom Heward-Belle, Ayumu Kawai, Hayato, Shirokazu, Takashi Abe, Hiroya Nodake, Atsutaka Nakamura, Shoma Doi, Wataru Tanaka, Ryoma Kida, Akira Silvano, Shintaro Kokubu
The latest head-to-head meetings of contenders in every tournament. Following this data we conclude that Montedio Yamagata has better chance.
Over the last meetings Ventforet Kofu holds victories - 2, losses - 1 and draws - 2. Montedio Yamagata on the other hand ends the latest games with victories - 3, losses - 2 and draws - 0. Based on this data we can assume that Ventforet Kofu at the moment is in better form, unlike Montedio Yamagata.
Ventforet Kofu: Vissel Kobe – (Loss 2:1), Omiya Ardija – (Win 1:0), Imabari – (Win 2:4), Ehime – (Draw 0:0), Vegalta Sendai – (Draw 0:0).
Montedio Yamagata: Stade Reims – (Win 1:0), Gamba Osaka – (Win 4:4), JEF United Ichihara Chiba – (Loss 0:1), Ehime – (Win 1:3), V-Varen Nagasaki – (Loss 1:2).