Japan · J3 League · Matchweek 1210:00

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Wednesday, 21 October 2026

Kochi UnitedDLLLL

Shiranami Stadium · Analysis updated 01:10 UTC

Kagoshima United vs Kochi United Prediction, Odds & Statistics

Our Poisson-based model projects 2.91 expected goals for Kagoshima United and 0.56 for Kochi United, a combined total of 3.47. That distribution gives Kagoshima United the largest share of the 1X2 market at 85%, with the draw at 11%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 67% for over 2.5 goals and 40% for both teams to score, with 2–0 the single most likely scoreline at 13%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 85% favourite still loses or draws a large share of the time.

This match has finished. The figures below are the model's estimate for the fixture, kept on the page for reference and study — they are not a betting tip, and nothing here has been edited after the final whistle.

Model pick

Kagoshima United win

84.8% probability

High confidenceLow data42/100

Expected goals

2.91 – 0.56

Model version

poisson-v2

Cold start: only league-table or short-form data was available for these teams.

Probabilities are statistical estimates, not guarantees.

Why the model likes this

Each point below is derived from this fixture's own data — recent results, home and away splits, scoring and defensive rates and head-to-head history where it exists. Points only appear when the underlying data supports them.

  • Kagoshima United home form

    15 points from their last 5 home matches in our dataset.

  • Kochi United away threat

    Scored in 1 of their last 6 away fixtures.

  • Most likely outcome

    The model rates Kagoshima United to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 85%, against 85% / 11% / 5% for home, draw and away.

  • Expected goals balance

    Projected 2.91 goals for Kagoshima United and 0.56 for Kochi United, a combined 3.47 — an open game on paper.

Match result (1X2)

Kagoshima United win85%
Draw11%
Kochi United win5%

Double chance 1X

96%

Double chance 12

89%

Double chance X2

15%

Goals markets

Over 1.5 goals86%
Over 2.5 goals67%
Over 3.5 goals45%
Both teams to score40%

Correct score

  • 2–013.2%
  • 3–012.8%
  • 4–09.3%
  • 1–09.0%
  • 2–17.4%

Recent form

Kagoshima United

  • 2026-10-24T05:00:00.000Z · A vs Osaka · 1-2 (L)
  • 2026-10-21T10:00:00.000Z · H vs Kochi United · 3-1 (W)
  • 2026-10-17T09:00:00.000Z · H vs Ehime FC · 4-2 (W)
  • 2026-10-11T04:00:00.000Z · A vs Matsumoto Yamaga · 0-1 (L)
  • 2026-10-07T09:30:00.000Z · A vs Cerezo Osaka · 0-2 (L)

Kochi United

  • 2026-10-25T04:00:00.000Z · A vs Gainare Tottori · 0-0 (D)
  • 2026-10-21T10:00:00.000Z · A vs Kagoshima United · 1-3 (L)
  • 2026-10-18T05:00:00.000Z · A vs Renofa Yamaguchi · 0-2 (L)
  • 2026-10-10T05:00:00.000Z · H vs Parceiro Nagano · 1-3 (L)
  • 2026-10-03T08:00:00.000Z · A vs Kitakyushu · 0-2 (L)

Head-to-head

Head-to-head history is temporarily unavailable. The prediction is unaffected — it is built from current form, home and away performance, goals data and competition statistics.

J3 League table

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#TeamPWDLGDPts
1Kagoshima United139221129
2Ehime FC138231126
3Renofa Yamaguchi138231026
4Osaka136521023
5Roasso Kumamoto13652823
6Nara Club13724223
7FC Gifu137151122
8Sagamihara13643722
9FC Ryukyu13625120
10Kanazawa13526417
11Parceiro Nagano13526-217
12Kitakyushu13445-316
13Gainare Tottori13436-1015
14Fukushima United13427-314
15Matsumoto Yamaga13355-314
16Tochigi SC13355-414
17Biwako Shiga13427-714
18Thespakusatsu Gunma13418-1013
19Kamatamare Sanuki13229-108
20Kochi United13139-236

Prediction conclusion

The model's leading selection is Kagoshima United win, at 84.8%. Its single most likely scoreline is 2–0.

It puts both teams scoring at 40% and over 2.5 goals at 67%.

A 85% selection is expected to miss in the remaining share of matches, and football regularly produces red cards, injuries and tactical changes the data cannot see. Treat this as a probability, not a forecast of the result.

Predictions are statistical estimates generated from historical and current team data. They are provided for information and entertainment only and are not betting advice. 18+ only.