Ehime 3-0 Kamatamare: Result and Lineups, 26 Apr 2026

#	Team	P	W	D	L	GD	Pts
1	Vegalta Sendai	10	7	2	1	+10	23
2	Omiya Ardija	10	5	5	0	+11	20
3	Albirex Niigata	10	6	2	2	0	20
4	Toyama	10	5	3	2	+9	18
5	Yokohama FC	10	5	2	3	+6	17
6	Shonan Bellmare	10	4	5	1	+2	17
7	Oita Trinita	10	3	5	2	+3	14
8	Fujieda MYFC	10	3	4	3	+2	13
9	Blaublitz	10	3	4	3	+1	13
10	Tegevajaro Miyazaki	10	3	4	3	0	13

Final Result

Ehime

3 : 0

[0-0]

Kamatamare

14'R. Saito
16'K. Sugiyama
54'R. SaitoY. Takemoto
61'Y. TaguchiT. Kuroishi
90+2'K. Tao (o.g.)

38'K. Hayashida
65'K. Tao
71'S. Sago

56%Possession44%

5Shots on Target0

7Corners6

Yellow Cards

Match details

Substitutions

46'R. Sano↔H. AsadaKamatamare
62'S. Miyazaki↔K. IwamotoKamatamare
62'Y. Morikawa↔J. IshikuraKamatamare
64'Y. Yanagi↔K. MakiyamaKamatamare
75'Y. Murakami↔Y. GotoKamatamare
75'T. Yukutomo↔R. SaitoEhime
75'R. Kabayama↔Y. TakemotoEhime
75'T. Yamaguchi↔Y. TaguchiEhime
89'H. Muto↔Y. YamashitaEhime

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Our Prediction

Our model predicts a 1-0 or 2-0 win for Ehime, with a 65% probability of Ehime scoring the first goal of the match.

Top scorelines1-02-0

Match Facts

Competition: J2 League
Date: Sun 26 Apr
Kick-off: 07:00
Stadium: Ningineer Stadium, Matsuyama
Capacity: 20,919

Match Preview

The encounter between Ehime and Kamatamare is set to be a tactical masterclass in space exploitation. Ehime has recently shifted their tactical approach to a more aggressive 3-5-2 system, designed to overload the central corridors and force the opposition into uncomfortable wide defending. Kamatamare, known for their pragmatic approach, will likely counter this by deploying a five-man midfield to congest the zones Ehime seeks to dominate. Data suggests that Ehime's high-pressing intensity in the opening 20 minutes often results in high turnover rates, creating scoring opportunities before the opposition can settle. Kamatamare's success will hinges on their disciplined exit from the back; if they can bypass Ehime's first line of pressure, they will find significant space behind the wing-backs. This match serves as a high-stakes indicator of whether Ehime's tactical evolution can translate into sustained results against a side that excels at neutralizing creative threats.

A battle between Ehime's innovative 3-5-2 and Kamatamare's disciplined defensive shape. Expect a match played in the middle third.

Ehime has scored in 90% of their home games this season.
Kamatamare's clean sheet ratio away from home is 20%.
Total goals expected: 2.1.
Ehime leads in successful dribbles per 90 minutes.

Ehime possesses a dynamic offense, with their wing-backs contributing to 30% of their total chances created. Their primary strength is their transition speed. Kamatamare's strength lies in set-piece defense, where they have conceded the fewest goals in the league. However, their lack of a prolific goalscorer has hampered their ability to convert draws into wins. The tactical flexibility of Ehime's bench could be the deciding factor if the game remains tied after the first hour.

High-Efficiency Tactical Setup: Ehime's 3-5-2 wing-back overloads. Defensive Vulnerability Insight: Kamatamare's slow transition to defense. High-Impact Substitution Patterns: Ehime's late attacking double-swaps.

Form and Head to Head

Ehime: W L W D D
Kamatamare: D D L W L

Historically, matches between these two have been balanced, with a high frequency of draws (40% in the last 10 years).

Key Stats

xG: 1.45 vs 0.88
Goals per match: 1.3
Shots per game: 10.5

Cards and Corners

Moderate corner counts (avg 9.0). Ehime is expected to receive fewer cards due to their possession-based style compared to Kamatamare's reactive fouls.

Verdict

Ehime's tactical innovation should give them the edge. Kamatamare's defensive focus may keep the scoreline low, but a home victory is the most probable outcome.