Where and when is Biwako Shiga vs Kitakyushu played?

Biwako Shiga vs Kitakyushu is played on May 3, 2027 at 10:00 AM (UTC) at Nunobiki Higashiomi Stadium, in the J3 League.

Will there be over 2.5 goals?

The Footlab model gives a 54% probability of at least three goals in this match.

How reliable is this prediction?

The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.

Match

Biwako Shiga vs Kitakyushu: prediction and stats

J3 LeagueRegular Season - 35Kick-off on May 3, 2027 at 10:00 AM (UTC)Nunobiki Higashiomi Stadium, Higashiomi

Biwako Shiga

Kitakyushu

The Footlab model makes Biwako Shiga the favourite at 46%, against 26% for a draw and 28% for Kitakyushu. The most likely score is 1-1.

This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy

Probabilities recomputed on Aug 27, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win Biwako Shiga vs Kitakyushu?

A very open match: only 93 Elo points separate Biwako Shiga (1,713) and Kitakyushu (1,620).

Biwako Shiga win46 %

Draw26 %

Kitakyushu win28 %

What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Biwako Shiga have 6 wins, 1 draws and 8 defeats; Kitakyushu have 2, 4 and 9.

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

Biwako Shiga
Date	Opponent	Score	Competition
Aug 26, 2026	Gamba Osaka(away)	0-2	Emperor Cup
Aug 22, 2026	Thespakusatsu Gunma(away)	3-2	J3 League
Aug 19, 2026	Japan Soccer College(home)	2-1	Emperor Cup
Aug 16, 2026	Matsumoto Yamaga(away)	3-2	J3 League
Aug 9, 2026	FC Gifu(home)	0-3	J3 League

Kitakyushu
Date	Opponent	Score	Competition
Aug 22, 2026	Tochigi SC(away)	2-2	J3 League
Aug 19, 2026	Okinawa SV(home)	1-2	Emperor Cup
Aug 15, 2026	Kamatamare Sanuki(home)	0-0	J3 League
Jul 18, 2026	Yokohama FC(away)	2-3	Friendlies Clubs
Jun 7, 2026	Tochigi SC(away)	1-2	J2/J3 League

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 2 meetings: 2 Biwako Shiga win(s), 0 draw(s), 0 Kitakyushu win(s).

Date	Score	Competition
May 17, 2026	Biwako Shiga 1-0 Kitakyushu	J2/J3 League
Feb 28, 2026	Kitakyushu 1-2 Biwako Shiga	J2/J3 League

Last archived meeting: Biwako Shiga vs Kitakyushu on May 17, 2026

How many goals should we expect?

Biwako Shiga score 1.2 and concede 1.9 goals per match over their last 15; Kitakyushu score 1.1 and concede 1.9. The model gives a 54% probability of over 2.5 goals and 57% for both teams to score.

Club	Goals scored / match	Goals conceded / match	Clean sheets	Both teams scored	Over 2.5 goals
Biwako Shiga	1.2	1.9	3	8/15	9/15
Kitakyushu	1.1	1.9	2	10/15	10/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

Biwako Shiga sit 6th in J3 League (6 points from 3 matches) and Kitakyushu sit 15th (2 points from 2 matches).

2026-27 standings
#	Club	P	W	D	L	GF	GA	Pts
6	Biwako Shiga	3	2	0	1	6	7	6
15	Kitakyushu	2	0	2	0	2	2	2

Verdict, probable XI and verified absences

The full match card recomputes this prediction continuously until kick-off: multi-market verdict, player-by-player probable XI and web-verified absences.

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No odds, no affiliation: the method is published and the accuracy is measured.

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

Frequently asked questions

Who is the favourite for Biwako Shiga vs Kitakyushu?: The Footlab model makes Biwako Shiga the favourite at 46%, against 26% for a draw and 28% for Kitakyushu.
Where and when is Biwako Shiga vs Kitakyushu played?: Biwako Shiga vs Kitakyushu is played on May 3, 2027 at 10:00 AM (UTC) at Nunobiki Higashiomi Stadium, in the J3 League.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?: The Footlab model gives a 54% probability of at least three goals in this match.
How reliable is this prediction?: The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.