Japan - J2 LeagueDenka Big Swan StadiumData current as of October 14, 2026

Albirex Niigata vs Tokushima Vortis: match statistics

Albirex Niigata vs Tokushima Vortis: form, goals and key statistics

Game details

Albirex Niigata played against Tokushima Vortis in J2 League (Japan). The game was played on October 3, 2026. Venue: Denka Big Swan Stadium. Final score: 2:1.

Recent form

Albirex Niigata has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.00 points per game. Tokushima Vortis has 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss, with 2.40 points per game.

Scoring records

Albirex Niigata scores 1.38 goals per game and allows 1.50. Tokushima Vortis scores 1.00 and allows 1.00. Games in this league average 2.68 goals.

BTTS and goal totals

Both teams score in 50% of Albirex Niigata's games and 25% of Tokushima Vortis's. The Over 2.5 rates are 63% and 38%, compared with league averages of 49% for BTTS and 49% for Over 2.5.

xG and shots

Albirex Niigata has the higher season xG average, 1.26 to 1.16 per game. Albirex Niigata takes 10.4 shots per game, while Tokushima Vortis takes 9.3.

First-half and second-half trends

Albirex Niigata leads at halftime in 13% of its games and scores 0.88 goals per game after halftime. Tokushima Vortis leads at halftime in 25% and scores 0.50 after halftime.

When the teams score

Albirex Niigata's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (3 goals). For Tokushima Vortis, it is minutes 31-45+ (3 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.

League scoring profile

J2 League games average 2.68 goals. Both teams score in 49% of games, and 49% finish with at least three goals.

Head-to-head record

There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.

Archived pre-match analysis

This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.

General match analysis

Albirex Niigata have won all 4 of their matches at home so far, while Tokushima Vortis have lost 3 of their 4 away games. The hosts average 1.5 goals scored and 0.5 conceded at home, while the visitors score 0.75 goals and concede 2 on the road. Albirex’s advantage is also reflected in the quality of chances: they average 1.15 xG at home, compared with Tokushima’s 0.73 xG away, and also register more shots on target — 3.5 versus 1.25 per match. Both teams have won 3 of their last 5 matches, but the hosts’ defensive solidity at home and the visitors’ poor away record point to an Albirex win.

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BTTS - will both teams score?

The strongest signal points to Tokushima failing to score: away from home, they average 0.75 goals, create chances worth 0.73 xG, and manage just 1.25 shots on target per match. Albirex have kept a clean sheet in every home game so far, and the rate of home matches in which both teams have scored stands at 0%. The hosts also have the stronger attacking potential, averaging 1.58 xG at home compared with the visitors’ 0.73, while Tokushima concede an average of 2 goals away from home. Confidence in the pick is tempered by both teams having conceded an average of 1.8 goals each over their last five matches. However, Tokushima’s weaker away attack makes BTTS - No—the outcome in which at least one team fails to score—more likely.

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Over/Under - goals analysis

The strongest pick is Under 3.5 goals: this line has not been exceeded in Albirex’s home matches, while it was exceeded in 25% of Tokushima’s away fixtures. The hosts score an average of 1.25 goals at home and have kept a clean sheet in every home match included in the data, while the visitors average 0.75 goals away from home. Albirex, however, have a clear edge in chance creation, with an average xG of 1.58 compared with Tokushima’s 0.73; Tokushima also concede an average of 2.0 goals away. Caution is warranted, as the last five matches for both teams have averaged 3.2 goals, so the 2.5-goal forecast gives the Under 3.5 line a greater edge than Under 2.5.

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HT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario

The strongest scenario is Albirex Niigata leading at the break and winning the match: the hosts led at half-time in 2 of the 4 matches analyzed, while Tokushima were behind at half-time in 2 of 4 and never led. Albirex scored an average of 0.5 goals before the break, while the visitors conceded 1.5 goals per match in that period, pointing to an early home advantage. Across the full matches, the hosts won 75% of their games, while the visitors lost 75% of theirs, conceding an average of 2 goals. Albirex’s attacking edge is further supported by an xG of 1.58 compared with Tokushima’s 0.73, as well as an average of 5 shots on target per match against 1.25. A half-time draw followed by a home win remains a notable alternative, as both teams drew the first half in 2 of their 4 matches.

View first-half and second-half statistics

Stats by half

2 : 1
First half
0 : 0
Second half

Game stats

45Possession (%)55
Albirex NiigataTokushima Vortis
13Shots15
Albirex NiigataTokushima Vortis
4Shots on target4
Albirex NiigataTokushima Vortis
1.54xG1.6
Albirex NiigataTokushima Vortis
3Corners4
Albirex NiigataTokushima Vortis
60Dangerous attacks52
Albirex NiigataTokushima Vortis
20Fouls13
Albirex NiigataTokushima Vortis
0Cards1
Albirex NiigataTokushima Vortis

Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?

This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.

Albirex NiigataTokushima Vortis
1.38Goals scored / game1
Albirex NiigataTokushima Vortis
1.5Goals allowed / game1
Albirex NiigataTokushima Vortis
Albirex NiigataTokushima Vortis
44%Average possession51%
Albirex NiigataTokushima Vortis
3.63Shots on target / game3.13
Albirex NiigataTokushima Vortis

Team stats— who is more efficient?

Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.

10.38Shots per game9.25
Albirex NiigataTokushima Vortis
3.63Shots on target3.13
Albirex NiigataTokushima Vortis
13.3%Shot conversion10.8%
Albirex NiigataTokushima Vortis
44%Possession51%
Albirex NiigataTokushima Vortis
1.26xG for1.16
Albirex NiigataTokushima Vortis
1.58xG against1.62
Albirex NiigataTokushima Vortis

Shooting quality

Albirex Niigata: Counter-attackingTokushima Vortis: Balanced
Albirex NiigataTokushima Vortis
Accuracy (shots on target)35%34%
Chance quality (xG per shot)0.120.13
Finishing (goals per shot on target)0.380.32

xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.

* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.

Team form— who is in better shape?

Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.

Tokushima Vortis is 20% better for: last-5 form.

2 pts / game - Albirex Niigata · 2.4 pts / game - Tokushima Vortis

Albirex Niigata
WLWWD
Season result split
63% W13% D25% L
Season (W-D-L)
5-1-2
2.00 pts / game · goal difference -1
Last 5 (W-D-L)
3-1-1
2.00 pts / game
Record at home (W-D-L)
4-0-0
Last 5 at home
4-0-0
WWWW
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 1.6Goals conceded: 2.0xG: 1.31Opponent xG: 1.84BTTS: 60%Over 2.5: 80%
Tokushima Vortis
WWLWW
Season result split
50% W13% D38% L
Season (W-D-L)
4-1-3
1.63 pts / game · goal difference 0
Last 5 (W-D-L)
4-0-1
2.40 pts / game
Record away (W-D-L)
1-0-3
Last 5 away
1-0-3
LLLW
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 1.4Goals conceded: 0.8xG: 1.39Opponent xG: 1.51BTTS: 20%Over 2.5: 40%

Goals— how do both teams score and concede?

How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.

Albirex Niigata is 38% better for: goals scored per game.

1.38 goals / game - Albirex Niigata · 1 goals / game - Tokushima Vortis

Tokushima Vortis is 50% better for: goals allowed per game.

1.5 goals / game - Albirex Niigata · 1 goals / game - Tokushima Vortis

Albirex Niigata scoring profile: mixed

Albirex Niigata scores in 75% of games (6 of 8 games), while Tokushima Vortis keeps a clean sheet in 63% (5 of 8 games).

Tokushima Vortis scoring profile: very strong

Tokushima Vortis scores in 75% of games (6 of 8 games), while Albirex Niigata keeps a clean sheet in 25% (2 of 8 games).

11Goals scored (season)8
Albirex NiigataTokushima Vortis
12Goals conceded (season)8
Albirex NiigataTokushima Vortis
2.88Average goals per game2
Albirex NiigataTokushima Vortis
8Goals scored (last 5)7
Albirex NiigataTokushima Vortis
10Goals conceded (last 5)4
Albirex NiigataTokushima Vortis

How often they score at least...

75%1 goal75%
Albirex NiigataTokushima Vortis
50%2 goals13%
Albirex NiigataTokushima Vortis
13%3 goals13%
Albirex NiigataTokushima Vortis
0%4 goals0%
Albirex NiigataTokushima Vortis

How often they concede at least...

75%1 goal38%
Albirex NiigataTokushima Vortis
38%2 goals38%
Albirex NiigataTokushima Vortis
13%3 goals13%
Albirex NiigataTokushima Vortis
13%4 goals13%
Albirex NiigataTokushima Vortis

* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.

Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?

How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.

49%
League average

Goal patterns

38%BTTS at half-time25%
Albirex NiigataTokushima Vortis
25%BTTS in both halves0%
Albirex NiigataTokushima Vortis
50%Scored in both halves13%
Albirex NiigataTokushima Vortis

BTTS and goal count

50%Min. 3 goals and BTTS25%
Albirex NiigataTokushima Vortis
13%Min. 3 goals without BTTS13%
Albirex NiigataTokushima Vortis
60%BTTS - last 520%
Albirex NiigataTokushima Vortis

Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?

See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.

1st half

75%Min. 1 goal before half-time63%
Albirex NiigataTokushima Vortis
38%Min. 2 goals before half-time25%
Albirex NiigataTokushima Vortis
0%Min. 3 goals before half-time13%
Albirex NiigataTokushima Vortis

2nd half

88%Min. 1 goal after half-time63%
Albirex NiigataTokushima Vortis
50%Min. 2 goals after half-time13%
Albirex NiigataTokushima Vortis
25%Min. 3 goals after half-time0%
Albirex NiigataTokushima Vortis

Game halves— when do the teams score more often?

How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.

Tokushima Vortis is 25% better for: first-half form (half-time points).

1 pts / game - Albirex Niigata · 1.25 pts / game - Tokushima Vortis

Albirex Niigata - half-time state
13% leading63% draw25% trailing
Tokushima Vortis - half-time state
25% leading50% draw25% trailing

Before half-time (1st half)

1Points per game (1st half)1.25
Albirex NiigataTokushima Vortis
0.5Goals scored (1st half)0.5
Albirex NiigataTokushima Vortis
0.63Goals conceded (1st half)0.75
Albirex NiigataTokushima Vortis
1.13Average goals (1st half)1.25
Albirex NiigataTokushima Vortis
38%Clean sheet before half-time63%
Albirex NiigataTokushima Vortis
50%No goal before half-time50%
Albirex NiigataTokushima Vortis

After half-time (2nd half)

1.88Points per game (2nd half)1.5
Albirex NiigataTokushima Vortis
0.88Goals scored (2nd half)0.5
Albirex NiigataTokushima Vortis
0.88Goals conceded (2nd half)0.25
Albirex NiigataTokushima Vortis
1.75Average goals (2nd half)0.75
Albirex NiigataTokushima Vortis
50%Clean sheet after half-time75%
Albirex NiigataTokushima Vortis
25%No goal after half-time63%
Albirex NiigataTokushima Vortis

Albirex Niigata - second-half results

50% W38% D13% L
8
Half-time points
4
Half-time goals
-1
Goal difference (1st half)
15
Second-half points
0
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.00
PPG before half-time
Lead holding485%

Leads at halftime in 13% of games and wins 63%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.

Defense after halftime+0.3

Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.

Tokushima Vortis - second-half results

38% W38% D25% L
10
Half-time points
4
Half-time goals
-2
Goal difference (1st half)
12
Second-half points
+2
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.25
PPG before half-time
Lead holding200%

Leads at halftime in 25% of games and wins 50%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.

Defense after halftime-0.5

Defense stays consistent across the full game.

Albirex Niigata - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game1.201.60
Goals scored / game0.61.0
Goals allowed / game0.61.4
Average goals per game1.22.4
1 goal80%100%
2 goals40%80%
3 goals0%40%
Clean sheet40%20%
No goal40%20%
Goal difference0-2
Half-time: 20% leading - 60% draw - 20% trailing
2nd half: 40% won - 40% draw - 20% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 40% - Half-time goals total: 3
Tokushima Vortis - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game1.602.20
Goals scored / game0.60.8
Goals allowed / game0.80.0
Average goals per game1.40.8
1 goal60%60%
2 goals20%20%
3 goals20%0%
Clean sheet80%100%
No goal40%40%
Goal difference-1+4
Half-time: 40% leading - 40% draw - 20% trailing
2nd half: 60% won - 40% draw - 0% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 20% - Half-time goals total: 3

* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.

Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?

The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.

Albirex Niigata
ScoredConceded
2
2
0-15
2
1
16-30
0
2
31-45
3
2
46-60
2
3
61-75
2
2
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (3 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.

Tokushima Vortis
ScoredConceded
0
2
0-15
1
2
16-30
3
2
31-45
1
1
46-60
3
0
61-75
0
1
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (3 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.

* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.

Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?

A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.

Game profile

2.44
Estimated goals
attack vs. opponent defense
1.2 : 1.3
Estimated goal split
home : away
91%
Pace vs league
100% = league average
38%
Both teams scored (BTTS)
average from both teams' seasons
-100%
Derby effect
H2H goals vs typical matches
56%
BTTS estimate
from both teams' scoring frequency
6%
0:0 risk
about 1 in 17 matches
0-1
Most common goal range
attack vs. defense for both teams

Albirex Niigata

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
-0.32
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.20
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
+5.0 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
+0.12
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
+0.08
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
92%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
127%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
0.00
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.4
Late goals
18% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 18% come in the first quarter-hour.
18%

Tokushima Vortis

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
-0.46
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.46
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
+1.0 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.16
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
+0.62
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
85%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
67%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
+0.77
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
0.0
Late goals
0% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 0% come in the first quarter-hour.
0%

* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.

League context— is this a high-scoring league?

How both teams compare with league-wide averages (J2 League).

Teams vs league

Albirex NiigataLigaTokushima Vortis
Average goals per game▲ 2.882.68▼ 2.00
Both teams scored• 50%49%▼ 25%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)▲ 63%49%▼ 38%
Clean sheets▼ 25%30%▲ 63%
Goal before half-time▲ 75%69%▼ 63%
Goal after half-time▲ 88%81%▼ 63%

^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.

2.68
Average goals per game
49%
Both teams scored
49%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)
30%
Clean sheets
1.50
Home goals / game
1.18
Away goals / game
+27%
Home attack advantage
+21%
Home defensive advantage
+14%
Total home advantage
Goals in 1st half (whole league)
69%
1 goal
36%
2 goals
10%
3 goals
6%
4 goals
Goals in 2nd half (whole league)
81%
1 goal
43%
2 goals
18%
3 goals
4%
4 goals

Lineups and player events

Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.

Match timeline

Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.

  1. Tokushima VortisGoalKen IwaoAssist: Lucas Barcellos Damasceno
  2. Tokushima VortisSubstitutionOn: Yukihito KajiyaOff: Daiki Watari
  3. Tokushima VortisYellow cardNaoki Kanuma
  4. Tokushima VortisSubstitutionOn: Taro SugimotoOff: Ken Iwao
  5. Albirex NiigataSubstitutionOn: Kanji KuwayamaOff: Matheus Purcelo Blecha de Moraes
  6. Tokushima VortisSubstitutionOn: Thonny Anderson da Silva CarvalhoOff: Shunto Kodama

Referee and managers

Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.

FAQ

What was the result of Albirex Niigata vs Tokushima Vortis?

The J2 League match finished Albirex Niigata 2:1 Tokushima Vortis. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.

What do the goal statistics show before Albirex Niigata vs Tokushima Vortis?

Albirex Niigata score 1.38 goals per game on average and Tokushima Vortis 1.00. The J2 League average is 2.68 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 49% of games. Both teams score in 50% of Albirex Niigata's matches and 25% of Tokushima Vortis's.

What form are Albirex Niigata and Tokushima Vortis in?

Over the last 5 games Albirex Niigata have a 3-1-1 record (2.00 points per game) and Tokushima Vortis 4-0-1 (2.40 points per game).

Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Albirex Niigata vs Tokushima Vortis?

The statistical background for Albirex Niigata vs Tokushima Vortis — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.