Our model gives Vanraure Hachinohe a 39% chance to win this one, against 30% for a draw and 31% for Blaublitz Akita.

Both teams are projected to score in 46% of simulations, against 54% where at least one side is kept off the scoresheet.

The model leans toward over 2.5 total goals, giving it a 37% likelihood against 63% for under 2.5.

Looking at recent form across all competitions, Vanraure Hachinohe have gone over 2.5 goals in 1 of their last 2, and Blaublitz Akita have done so in 1 of their last 2.