Fukushima Utd 4-2 Iwata: Result and Lineups, 10 May 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

FukushimaUtd

4 : 2

[1-1]

Iwata

12'T. Chiba
20'K. AshibeU. Uehata
45+3'T. Harigaya
53'U. UehataT. Anzai
71'K. KanoU. Uehata
82'T. NakamuraT. Harigaya

11'K. Fujiwara
30'K. Matsubara
90+3'Matheus Peixoto

46%Possession54%

4Shots on Target10

1Corners7

Yellow Cards

Match details

Substitutions

54'Matheus Peixoto↔R. IshizukaIwata
54'R. Watanabe↔Gustavo SilvaIwata
59'J. Fujita↔Y. OkadaFukushima Utd
59'K. Shimizu↔T. ChibaFukushima Utd
64'H. Uemura↔K. MatsubaraIwata
73'I. Kawasaki↔N. KawaguchiIwata
73'R. Sato↔K. SumiIwata
77'H. Toma↔K. KanoFukushima Utd
77'T. Nakamura↔K. AshibeFukushima Utd
88'K. Miura↔H. HiguchiFukushima Utd

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Our Prediction

The model predicts a 65% win probability for Jubilo Iwata. The expected scoreline trends toward a 0-2 or 0-3 victory for the visitors.

Top scorelines0-20-3

Match Facts

Competition: J2 League
Date: Sun 10 May
Kick-off: 06:00
Stadium: TOHO Stadium, Fukushima
Capacity: 21,000
Table Position: Iwata 11

Match Preview

The J League 2 encounter between Fukushima Utd and Jubilo Iwata at the Toho Stadium is a study in tactical depth versus defensive pragmatism. Jubilo Iwata, under their dominant technical model, utilizes a system that emphasizes high-width wing-back progression and rapid positional interchanges in the final third. Fukushima Utd arrives with a more reactive tactical identity, frequently employing a compact low block and looking for direct vertical balls to their forwards. Performance modeling indicates that Iwata's high creative metrics often overwhelm opposition defensive structures, but Fukushima's efficiency in shot-blocking remains a statistical obstacle. Data highlights that the match will likely be decided by the speed of Iwata's ball circulation against the hosts' reactive pressing triggers.

Expect Jubilo Iwata to dominate possession and shot volume. Fukushima Utd will rely on home energy and discipline to maintain their defensive structure against sustained pressure.

Iwata averages 2.15 goals per match this season.Fukushima Utd has failed to keep a clean sheet in 4 of their last 5 games.Average xG for Iwata is 1.88.Fukushima Utd scores 60% of their goals from set-piece situations.

Fukushima Utd exhibits defensive resilience at home but lacks a consistent goal-scorer. Jubilo Iwata possesses elite individual quality and superior technical depth, making them constant threats through multiple attacking avenues.

High-Efficiency Tactical Setup: Iwata's 3-4-3 creates natural overloads. Defensive Vulnerability Insight: Fukushima's left flank is prone to being bypassed by pace. High-Impact Substitution Patterns: Iwata introduces fresh creative depth at 60' mark.

Form and Head to Head

Fukushima Utd

Iwata

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Iwata has traditionally dominated the head-to-head metrics, winning 70% of recent encounters with significant goal margins.

Key Stats

Average xG: 1.88Goals per match: 2.10Shots per game: 16.5

Cards and Corners

StatFukushima UtdIwata

Yellow Cards

3

1

Red Cards

0

Corners

3

8

Expect a high corner count for Jubilo Iwata. Discipline metrics point toward a moderate volume of yellow cards for Fukushima Utd as they attempt to stop the visitors' flow.

Verdict

Iwata's overall quality and tactical depth should prove too much for Fukushima. The key takeaway is the high probability of a clean sheet win for the visitors.