Osaka vs Imabari tips and predictions

Neither side holding solid claims

Osaka and Imabari are sharing fourth place with 12 points in J3 League so it's all to play for and both sides will be looking to make a statement.

All eventualities are in the runnning here so take all the reasonable steps to understand how they match up. You can expect this to be tight. A goalless stalemate is the pick but it's certainly not something to get carried away about.

These sides have impressed at the back. Having created something of a fortress against pressure, Osaka haven't conceded at all during their latest 3 matches, while Imabari have only conceded 0.7 goals per game on average in their last 6 away matches.

Don't be surprised if the two sides cancel each other out over an attritional ninety minutes. It isn't huge value but the No BTTS bet seems fair enough. And in the total goals line, it's Under 1.5 goals for this one given the latest odds.

Osaka have drawn 8 of their last 15 matches on their own soil, including their most recent match when they drew 0-0 with Yamaga last week. Imabari have drawn 6 of their last 15 matches on the road. To wrap this up there is nothing to like about the home or away win odds, so the draw is food for thought. Stalemate is the pick after what looks set to be a close encounter.