Biwako Shiga vs Kochi United: prediction and stats
J3 LeagueRegular Season - 19Kick-off on November 25, 2026 at 11:00 AM (UTC)Nunobiki Higashiomi Stadium, Higashiomi
The Footlab model makes Biwako Shiga the favourite at 52%, against 26% for a draw and 22% for Kochi United. 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 26, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.
Who will win Biwako Shiga vs Kochi United?
A very open match: only 77 Elo points separate Biwako Shiga (1,713) and Kochi United (1,636).
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; Kochi United have 4, 3 and 8.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Jun 6, 2026 | Tochigi City(away) | 1-3 | J2/J3 League |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 23, 2026 | Kamatamare Sanuki(home) | 2-1 | J3 League |
| Aug 19, 2026 | Verspah Oita(away) | 0-3 | Emperor Cup |
| Aug 15, 2026 | FC Gifu(away) | 0-7 | J3 League |
| Aug 8, 2026 | Matsumoto Yamaga(home) | 0-0 | J3 League |
| Jun 6, 2026 | Omiya Ardija(away) | 1-2 | J2/J3 League |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 3 Biwako Shiga win(s), 3 draw(s), 0 Kochi United win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 8, 2024 | Biwako Shiga 1-1 Kochi United | Japan Football League |
| May 18, 2024 | Kochi United 0-1 Biwako Shiga | Japan Football League |
| Oct 1, 2023 | Kochi United 1-1 Biwako Shiga | Japan Football League |
| Apr 2, 2023 | Biwako Shiga 1-0 Kochi United | Japan Football League |
| Nov 12, 2022 | Biwako Shiga 1-0 Kochi United | Japan Football League |
| Jun 19, 2022 | Kochi United 1-1 Biwako Shiga | Japan Football League |
Last archived meeting: Biwako Shiga vs Kochi United on Sep 8, 2024
How many goals should we expect?
Biwako Shiga score 1.2 and concede 2.0 goals per match over their last 15; Kochi United score 0.8 and concede 1.7. The model gives a 50% probability of over 2.5 goals and 52% 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 | 2.0 | 3 | 8/15 | 10/15 |
| Kochi United | 0.8 | 1.7 | 4 | 5/15 | 9/15 |
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 Kochi United sit 11th (4 points from 3 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Biwako Shiga | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 6 |
| 11 | Kochi United | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 4 |
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 Kochi United?
- The Footlab model makes Biwako Shiga the favourite at 52%, against 26% for a draw and 22% for Kochi United.
- Where and when is Biwako Shiga vs Kochi United played?
- Biwako Shiga vs Kochi United is played on November 25, 2026 at 11:00 AM (UTC) at Nunobiki Higashiomi Stadium, in the J3 League.
- Will there be over 2.5 goals?
- The Footlab model gives a 50% 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.
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