FC Imabari desperately need points on Saturday, Oct 10 at 7:00 AM in the J2 League. With the team sitting in the bottom three, this is quickly becoming a must-win situation.

Tokushima Vortis come into this fixture in mixed form (2W 1D 2L). FC Imabari travel struggling badly (1W 3L in last 5), which may hand the initiative to the hosts. Tokushima Vortis head into this on the back of a defeat, while FC Imabari arrive off a win — momentum clearly with the visitors.

Head-to-head records offer little separation — Tokushima Vortis and FC Imabari have split their 5 meetings almost evenly (2W–1D–2W). Their last encounter ended in a 1–1 draw.

Verdict: This looks an evenly matched contest. Home advantage gives Tokushima Vortis a slight edge, but FC Imabari are capable of causing problems. A draw would be a fair result.