- Jubilo Iwata are 8th in the J2 League 2025 table on 35 points from 22 games.
- Consadole Sapporo are 9th, 4 points behind Iwata on 31 from 22.
Jubilo Iwata vs Consadole Sapporo preview: Style clash is set up
Jubilo Iwata are favorites with the sportsbooks at -107 to beat Consadole Sapporo on Saturday, who are +260 outsiders. But the visitors will be in good spirits as they bring a three-game winning streak into this clash, which means the Jubilo Iwata vs Consadole Sapporo prediction could point to a closer game than some expect even if Sapporo falls just short of earning the win. The two sides have one win each from their two most recent J2 League matchups and it is interesting to note that Jubilo Iwata failed to win their previous two at home against Sapporo. That doesn’t seem likely here, given the respective positions of the teams in the table, but the value does seem to lie with Sapporo at the greater odds. Iwata have had a tough week with back-to-back defeats (0-1 at home to Vegalta Sendai and 2-0 away at Roasso Kumamoto) leaving them with only two wins in their last five.
Sapporo bring energy into the contest
Daiki Iwamasa has managed Sapporo since February 2025 and has tried to create an all-action team, pressing hard and always looking for a quick counter-attack. The result has been a resurgence in form, particularly over the last month as Sapporo have won three, drawn one and lost only once in their past five league games. The most recent of those three wins were both at home, with a 3-2 victory over Roasso Kumamoto and a 1-0 success against Renofa Yamaguchi. So, we have an interesting matchup in prospect here between Iwamasa’s relentless pressing and quick passing game and John Hutchinson’s more patient, possession-based approach, which has brought a bit more structure and balance to Iwata’s play since he took over in February. The Jubilo Iwata vs Consadole Sapporo prediction this weekend takes into account that Hutchinson’s men have played some excellent football at times, but they have struggled to get the ball into the net as regularly as they would like, with midfielder Matheus Peixoto their best attacking outlet on eight goals in 22 league appearances. The best goal scorer for Sapporo is Ivorian midfielder Amadou Bakayoko, who has six in 20, but they will need Tomoki Takamine to maintain his goal-scoring form here as he has bagged four times in their most recent five matches.
Iwata have been strong at home
Sapporo have won only four of their 12 away league fixtures in 2025, drawing two and losing six, while scoring only 13 times. Jubilo Iwata have been solid at Yamaha Stadium, where they have lost only three of 11 in the J2 League this season (W7, D1, L3). Yuta Ominami has kept them organized in defence with just nine goals conceded at home, so the under 2.5 goals bet at +120 looks good here, particularly as Iwata’s home form has dipped recently with two defeats in three at this venue. In addition, the Jubilo Iwata vs Consadole Sapporo odds show value on a tight, competitive match. For those looking for advice, our Jubilo Iwata vs Consadole Sapporo betting tips favor a disciplined defensive display and limited chances in this clash.
