Where and when is Ehime FC vs Kochi United played?

Ehime FC vs Kochi United is played on February 20, 2027 at 11:00 AM (UTC) at Ningineer Stadium, in the J3 League.

Will there be over 2.5 goals?

The Footlab model gives a 51% 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

Ehime FC vs Kochi United: prediction and stats

J3 LeagueRegular Season - 23Kick-off on February 20, 2027 at 11:00 AM (UTC)Ningineer Stadium, Matsuyama

Ehime FC

Kochi United

The Footlab model makes Ehime FC the favourite at 59%, against 24% for a draw and 17% for Kochi United. The most likely score is 1-0.

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 Kochi United?

A very open match: only 75 Elo points separate Ehime FC (1,711) and Kochi United (1,636).

Ehime FC win59 %

Draw24 %

Kochi United win17 %

What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Ehime FC have 8 wins, 1 draws and 6 defeats; Kochi United have 4, 3 and 8.

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

Ehime FC
Date	Opponent	Score	Competition
Aug 26, 2026	V-varen Nagasaki(away)	2-3	Emperor Cup
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

Kochi United
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 2 meetings: 2 Ehime FC win(s), 0 draw(s), 0 Kochi United win(s).

Date	Score	Competition
May 17, 2026	Kochi United 0-1 Ehime FC	J2/J3 League
Mar 22, 2026	Ehime FC 1-0 Kochi United	J2/J3 League

Last archived meeting: Kochi United vs Ehime FC on May 17, 2026

How many goals should we expect?

Ehime FC score 1.9 and concede 1.0 goals per match over their last 15; Kochi United score 0.8 and concede 1.7. The model gives a 51% probability of over 2.5 goals and 50% 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	1.0	6	5/15	8/15
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?

Ehime FC sit 2nd in J3 League (7 points from 3 matches) and Kochi United sit 11th (4 points from 3 matches).

2026-27 standings
#	Club	P	W	D	L	GF	GA	Pts
2	Ehime FC	3	2	1	0	10	3	7
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 Ehime FC vs Kochi United?: The Footlab model makes Ehime FC the favourite at 59%, against 24% for a draw and 17% for Kochi United.
Where and when is Ehime FC vs Kochi United played?: Ehime FC vs Kochi United is played on February 20, 2027 at 11:00 AM (UTC) at Ningineer Stadium, in the J3 League.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?: The Footlab model gives a 51% 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.