Oki’s Kumamoto look set to stay in the hunt
The head-to-head between Blaublitz Akita and Roasso Kumamoto stands at one win each in their two meetings in J2 League 2025, with our Blaublitz Akita vs Roasso Kumamoto prediction noting Akita’s notable 2-1 away victory six weeks ago.
But Akita haven’t won either of their last two home matches against Kumamoto, so the visitors should be able to frustrate them enough to at least gain a draw on Saturday.
However, with both sides having identical records of two wins, one draw and two defeats in their last five J2 League 2025 matches, it is likely to be a close game, probably a bit too close for us to take the moneyline market at this stage.
The contrast in tactical philosophy should ensure a fascinating chess match with Kumamoto’s preference for a higher press and a much more dynamic, aggressive approach likely to test Akita’s defense down the flanks and in transition. For those looking for more insight, our Blaublitz Akita vs Roasso Kumamoto preview breaks down the tactics both teams are expected to use.
Sagawa has given Akita a goal boost
They will certainly be up for this, having followed up a disappointing 3-2 away defeat to Consadole Sapporo with an impressive 2-0 home win over Jubilo Iwata last time out. It was a result that showed Takeshi Oki has created an exciting and adaptable tactical toolkit since taking over in early 2020.
Ken Yoshida has done a superb job with Akita since February 2020 and the disciplined, pragmatic structure he has installed has certainly given the club the platform to survive in the J2 League 2025.
But they are lacking a little bite in the final third and home form has been a major problem this term with just two wins and one draw from ten.
Sagawa has brought them some extra spark of late, scoring three of their seven J2 League 2025 goals in the past five games, but Komatsu is their most reliable goal source in 2025 with nine in 22 games.
Kumashiro provides an identical threat for Kumamoto and his three-goal haul has also kept the Kumamoto in the shake-up this season.
This Blaublitz Akita vs Roasso Kumamoto prediction also considers that both of these teams are desperate to put some distance between themselves and the others in a congested bottom-half of the J2 League 2025 table, but the Blaublitz Akita vs Roasso Kumamoto odds on the favourite at 2.45 and Over 2.5 Goals at 2.15 seem a tad tight, so we will take Both Teams To Score at 1.83 as the alternative wager that looks good to us. Lastly, don’t forget to check our Blaublitz Akita vs Roasso Kumamoto betting tips before placing your bets.
