Iwaki SC

vs

Roasso Kumamoto

Predictions & Betting Tips

Roasso may have a slight edge

The Iwaki SC vs Roasso Kumamoto prediction is that Roasso Kumamoto’s recent form is slightly better than Iwaki SC’s, but both are struggling in the early stages of the J2 League 2025. The Kumamoto club sit 14th in the 2025 campaign with 17 points from 17 matches while Iwaki are 19th with 15 points from the same number of matches. Oki has a good record as manager of Roasso after taking over in 2020, but the pressure is building on him after four defeats and a draw in their last five J2 matches. He is expected to keep the faith in the players, although midfielder Ryoga Ishio has added some grit in the centre of the park and could be vital in transitioning play under pressure.

Home side have been struggling

According to our Iwaki SC vs Roasso Kumamoto preview, Iwaki boss Yuzo Tamura has not yet been able to get his team to stop their downward slide and it looks unlikely he will be able to do so on Sunday. His side have drawn three and lost two of their five J2 games without victory and have failed to take a point from their two most recent away games. Shiohama has been the man for the goals in Roasso’s team this season with eight J2 goals, although his three goals in the last four Kumamoto matches may suggest Iwaki can keep him quiet for a while. Tanimura has led the line well for Iwaki SC with five in 17, but only two of them have been in the four most recent team goals. For those searching for Iwaki SC vs Roasso Kumamoto betting tips, Roasso are the slight favorites at around 2.50 to Iwaki’s 2.85, which seems about right given the latter’s woeful home record. But it seems more likely that both teams will score at some stage of this contest rather than either side recording a win. The Iwaki SC vs Roasso Kumamoto prediction also points towards a closely contested game with goals on both sides.