Imabari vs Ehime: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Imabari prepare to host Ehime FC on April 5, 2026, with kick-off at 06:30, this JAPAN: J-League 2-3 fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Imabari, currently 8th in the standings with 9 points from 8 games, trail the leaders by 12 points. They've earned 8 points from 4 home games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 7 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 3 goals scored.

Ehime FC, sitting 10th with 7 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 3 points from 3 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 5 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 3 goals scored.

Recent meetings between Imabari and Ehime FC have favored Imabari, with Imabari claiming victory in their most recent clash (1-0). Recent clashes between the two teams have been closely contested.

In their previous league match against Kataller Toyama, Imabari recorded a 1-1 draw while lining up in a standard formation.

Ehime FC's last outing came against Kamatamare Sanuki, where they secured a 0-1 defeat using a standard system.

Looking ahead, Imabari are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Imabari and Ehime FC are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest few goals: Imabari's fixtures have averaged 1.6 goals per game, with 1 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 25% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. Ehime FC's games average 2.1 goals, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 38% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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