Ehime FC vs Kitakyushu: prediction and stats
J3 LeagueRegular Season - 5Kick-off on September 5, 2026 at 10:00 AM (UTC)Ningineer Stadium, Matsuyama
The Footlab model makes Ehime FC the favourite at 56%, against 24% for a draw and 20% 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 26, 2026 — the full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.
Who will win Ehime FC vs Kitakyushu?
A very open match: only 91 Elo points separate Ehime FC (1,709) and Kitakyushu (1,618).
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Ehime FC have 9 wins, 1 draws and 5 defeats; Kitakyushu have 2, 4 and 9.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2026 | Matsumoto Yamaga(away) | 2-2 | J3 League |
| Aug 19, 2026 | Pacific University(home) | 2-1 | Emperor Cup |
| Aug 16, 2026 | Gainare Tottori(home) | 4-0 | J3 League |
| Aug 9, 2026 | Nara Club(home) | 4-1 | J3 League |
| Jun 6, 2026 | Fujieda MYFC(away) | 0-1 | J2/J3 League |
| 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 6 meetings: 3 Ehime FC win(s), 3 draw(s), 0 Kitakyushu win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2023 | Ehime FC 1-0 Kitakyushu | J3 League |
| Jun 3, 2023 | Kitakyushu 0-1 Ehime FC | J3 League |
| Oct 16, 2022 | Ehime FC 1-1 Kitakyushu | J3 League |
| Apr 17, 2022 | Kitakyushu 0-0 Ehime FC | J3 League |
| Aug 15, 2021 | Ehime FC 2-2 Kitakyushu | J2 League |
| Jun 20, 2021 | Kitakyushu 0-2 Ehime FC | J2 League |
Last archived meeting: Ehime FC vs Kitakyushu on Oct 15, 2023
How many goals should we expect?
Ehime FC score 1.9 and concede 0.9 goals per match over their last 15; Kitakyushu score 1.1 and concede 1.9. The model gives a 55% probability of over 2.5 goals and 55% for both teams to score.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ehime FC | 1.9 | 0.9 | 6 | 5/15 | 8/15 |
| 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?
Ehime FC sit 2nd in J3 League (7 points from 3 matches) and Kitakyushu sit 15th (2 points from 2 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Ehime FC | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 3 | 7 |
| 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 Ehime FC vs Kitakyushu?
- The Footlab model makes Ehime FC the favourite at 56%, against 24% for a draw and 20% for Kitakyushu.
- Where and when is Ehime FC vs Kitakyushu played?
- Ehime FC vs Kitakyushu is played on September 5, 2026 at 10:00 AM (UTC) at Ningineer Stadium, in the J3 League.
- Will there be over 2.5 goals?
- The Footlab model gives a 55% 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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