Expert Overview: Ventforet Kofu vs Montedio Yamagata

The upcoming match between Ventforet Kofu and Montedio Yamagata on August 2, 2025, promises to be a tightly contested affair. With both teams displaying strong defensive records this season, the prediction for “Both Teams Not To Score In 1st Half” at 76.20 suggests a cautious start. The average total goals of 3.38 and average goals scored per game of 1.59 indicate that while goals are not scarce, they might come in bursts rather than steady flow.

Betting Predictions

• Both Teams Not To Score In 1st Half: Given the defensive strategies often employed by both teams, the odds of 76.20 reflect a high likelihood of a goalless first half.
• Both Teams Not To Score In 2nd Half: With odds of 75.00, there’s a strong possibility that neither team will break the deadlock in the second half, maintaining the defensive theme.
• Under 4.5 Cards: At 63.90, this bet suggests a relatively disciplined match with fewer bookings expected.
• Under 5.5 Cards: The odds of 68.50 indicate a slightly higher chance of fewer cards than an average match.
• Over 0.5 Goals HT: With odds of 66.90, there’s a reasonable expectation that at least one goal will be scored by halftime.
• Home Team Not To Score In 1st Half: At 66.80, this suggests that Ventforet Kofu might struggle to find the net early on.
• Over 1.5 Goals: The odds of 63.40 hint at a match with more than one goal likely to be scored.
• Away Team Not To Score In 2nd Half: With odds of 60.40, Montedio Yamagata may find it challenging to score in the latter part of the game.
• Away Team To Score In 1st Half: At 61.80, Montedio Yamagata has a fair chance to open the scoring early.
• Both Teams To Score: The odds of 55.10 suggest a balanced encounter where both teams could find the net.
• Under 2.5 Goals: With odds of 57.50, it is likely that the match will see fewer than three goals.
• Draw In First Half: The odds of 56.90 indicate a strong possibility of a stalemate by halftime.
• Home Team To Score In 2nd Half: At 53.40, Ventforet Kofu is expected to score in the second half.
• First Goal Between Minute 0-29: With odds of 51.60, an early goal is anticipated within the first 29 minutes.

Additional Expert Predictions

The match is likely to see disciplined play with fewer yellow cards (average: 1.79) and red cards (average: 1.54), aligning with the under card bets. Given the average conceded goals (1.19), both teams’ defenses are expected to hold firm for most parts of the game, making under goal bets more appealing.