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Saturday, 26 September 2026

Mikuni World Stadium Kitakyushu · Analysis updated 18:30 UTC

Kitakyushu vs Kagoshima United Prediction, Odds & Statistics

Our Poisson-based model projects 1.47 expected goals for Kitakyushu and 1.98 for Kagoshima United, a combined total of 3.45. That distribution gives Kagoshima United the largest share of the 1X2 market at 50%, with the draw at 22%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 67% for over 2.5 goals and 66% for both teams to score, with 1–1 the single most likely scoreline at 9%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 50% 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

49.7% probability

Low confidenceLow data42/100

Expected goals

1.47 – 1.98

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.

  • Kitakyushu home form

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

  • Kagoshima United away threat

    Scored in 3 of their last 5 away fixtures.

  • Most likely outcome

    The model rates Kagoshima United to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 50%, against 29% / 22% / 50% for home, draw and away.

  • Expected goals balance

    Projected 1.47 goals for Kitakyushu and 1.98 for Kagoshima United, a combined 3.45 — an open game on paper.

Match result (1X2)

Kitakyushu win29%
Draw22%
Kagoshima United win50%

Double chance 1X

50%

Double chance 12

78%

Double chance X2

71%

Goals markets

Over 1.5 goals86%
Over 2.5 goals67%
Over 3.5 goals45%
Both teams to score66%

Correct score

  • 1–19.2%
  • 1–29.2%
  • 2–16.8%
  • 2–26.7%
  • 0–16.3%

Recent form

Kitakyushu

  • 2026-10-25T05:00:00.000Z · H vs Parceiro Nagano · 3-1 (W)
  • 2026-10-21T04:00:00.000Z · A vs Fukushima United · 1-2 (L)
  • 2026-10-17T05:00:00.000Z · H vs Osaka · 3-1 (W)
  • 2026-10-10T05:00:00.000Z · A vs Nara Club · 0-2 (L)
  • 2026-10-03T08:00:00.000Z · H vs Kochi United · 2-0 (W)

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)

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 49.7%. Its single most likely scoreline is 1–1.

It puts both teams scoring at 66% and over 2.5 goals at 67%.

A 50% 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.