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Albirex Niigata vs Kagoshima United: result 0-1 and analysis

J2/J3 LeaguePlacement Play-offs - Semi-FinalsKick-off on May 30, 2026 at 05:00 AM (UTC)Denka Big Swan Stadium, Niigata

Albirex Niigata
0-1
Kagoshima United

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What was the result of Albirex Niigata vs Kagoshima United?

Kagoshima United won 0-1 on May 30, 2026.

Goalscorers

  • 120′K. HiroseKagoshima United

What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Albirex Niigata have 7 wins, 5 draws and 3 defeats; Kagoshima United have 6, 5 and 4.

The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.

Albirex Niigata
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
May 23, 2026Ehime FC(home)2-1J2/J3 League
May 16, 2026Nara Club(home)2-1J2/J3 League
May 10, 2026Kanazawa(away)1-1J2/J3 League
May 6, 2026Tokushima Vortis(home)1-0J2/J3 League
May 3, 2026Kamatamare Sanuki(home)2-1J2/J3 League
Kagoshima United
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
May 24, 2026Kitakyushu(away)5-1J2/J3 League
May 17, 2026Roasso Kumamoto(home)2-1J2/J3 League
May 10, 2026Biwako Shiga(away)0-1J2/J3 League
May 6, 2026Oita Trinita(home)0-1J2/J3 League
May 3, 2026FC Ryukyu(away)1-1J2/J3 League

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 2 meetings: 2 Albirex Niigata win(s), 0 draw(s), 0 Kagoshima United win(s).

DateScoreCompetition
Oct 5, 2019Albirex Niigata 6-0 Kagoshima UnitedJ2 League
Jun 29, 2019Kagoshima United 1-3 Albirex NiigataJ2 League

Last archived meeting: Albirex Niigata vs Kagoshima United on Oct 5, 2019

How many goals should we expect?

Albirex Niigata score 1.1 and concede 0.9 goals per match over their last 15; Kagoshima United score 1.1 and concede 0.7.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
Albirex Niigata1.10.977/156/15
Kagoshima United1.10.757/154/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

Albirex Niigata sit 2nd in J2/J3 League (35 points from 18 matches) and Kagoshima United sit 2nd (33 points from 18 matches).

2026 standings
#ClubPWDLGFGAPts
2Albirex Niigata18954211735
2Kagoshima United18855231533

How does Footlab compute this prediction?

The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy

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