Where and when is Biwako Shiga vs Tokyo Verdy played?

Biwako Shiga vs Tokyo Verdy is played on September 9, 2026 at 09:30 AM (UTC) at Nunobiki Higashiomi Stadium, in the J-League Cup.

Will there be over 2.5 goals?

The Footlab model gives a 57% 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 Tokyo Verdy: prediction and stats

J-League CupRound of 128Kick-off on September 9, 2026 at 09:30 AM (UTC)Nunobiki Higashiomi Stadium, Higashiomi

Biwako Shiga

Tokyo Verdy

The Footlab model makes Tokyo Verdy the favourite at 54%, against 24% for a draw and 22% for Biwako Shiga. 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 Tokyo Verdy?

Tokyo Verdy starts as the favourite with a 159-point Elo edge (1,872 vs 1,713).

Biwako Shiga win22 %

Draw24 %

Tokyo Verdy win54 %

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; Tokyo Verdy have 4, 5 and 6.

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

Biwako Shiga
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

Tokyo Verdy
Date	Opponent	Score	Competition
Aug 22, 2026	Fagiano Okayama(away)	0-0	J1 League
Aug 14, 2026	Kashiwa Reysol(home)	1-3	J1 League
Aug 9, 2026	Kawasaki Frontale(home)	1-1	J1 League
Jun 6, 2026	Gamba Osaka(home)	2-4	J1 League
May 30, 2026	Gamba Osaka(away)	1-1	J1 League

How many goals should we expect?

Biwako Shiga score 1.2 and concede 2.0 goals per match over their last 15; Tokyo Verdy score 0.9 and concede 1.5. The model gives a 57% 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	2.0	3	8/15	10/15
Tokyo Verdy	0.9	1.5	5	8/15	6/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

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 Tokyo Verdy?: The Footlab model makes Tokyo Verdy the favourite at 54%, against 24% for a draw and 22% for Biwako Shiga.
Where and when is Biwako Shiga vs Tokyo Verdy played?: Biwako Shiga vs Tokyo Verdy is played on September 9, 2026 at 09:30 AM (UTC) at Nunobiki Higashiomi Stadium, in the J-League Cup.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?: The Footlab model gives a 57% 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.