FC Ryukyu vs Renofa Yamaguchi: prediction and stats
J3 LeagueRegular Season - 20Kick-off on November 28, 2026 at 11:00 AM (UTC)Tapic Kenso Hiyagon Stadium, Okinawa
The Footlab model makes Renofa Yamaguchi the favourite at 40%, against 27% for a draw and 32% for FC Ryukyu. 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 FC Ryukyu vs Renofa Yamaguchi?
Renofa Yamaguchi starts as the favourite with a 115-point Elo edge (1,717 vs 1,601).
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, FC Ryukyu have 3 wins, 5 draws and 7 defeats; Renofa Yamaguchi have 6, 3 and 6.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2026 | Osaka(away) | 2-2 | J3 League |
| Aug 15, 2026 | Renofa Yamaguchi(away) | 0-1 | J3 League |
| Jul 17, 2026 | Urawa(home) | 5-4 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Jun 7, 2026 | Fukushima United(away) | 1-1 | J2/J3 League |
| May 31, 2026 | Imabari(away) | 2-1 | J2/J3 League |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2026 | Nara Club(away) | 1-3 | J3 League |
| Aug 19, 2026 | Kagoshima United(away) | 1-2 | Emperor Cup |
| Aug 15, 2026 | FC Ryukyu(home) | 1-0 | J3 League |
| Aug 8, 2026 | Parceiro Nagano(away) | 0-1 | J3 League |
| Jun 6, 2026 | Yokohama FC(away) | 1-2 | J2/J3 League |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 1 FC Ryukyu win(s), 1 draw(s), 4 Renofa Yamaguchi win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 15, 2026 | Renofa Yamaguchi 1-0 FC Ryukyu | J3 League |
| Apr 29, 2026 | Renofa Yamaguchi 2-0 FC Ryukyu | J2/J3 League |
| Mar 14, 2026 | FC Ryukyu 1-1 Renofa Yamaguchi | J2/J3 League |
| Sep 18, 2022 | FC Ryukyu 0-1 Renofa Yamaguchi | J2 League |
| Mar 12, 2022 | Renofa Yamaguchi 2-3 FC Ryukyu | J2 League |
| Nov 3, 2021 | Renofa Yamaguchi 2-0 FC Ryukyu | J2 League |
Last archived meeting: Renofa Yamaguchi vs FC Ryukyu on Aug 15, 2026
How many goals should we expect?
FC Ryukyu score 1.1 and concede 1.5 goals per match over their last 15; Renofa Yamaguchi score 1.5 and concede 1.5. The model gives a 50% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FC Ryukyu | 1.1 | 1.5 | 2 | 8/15 | 6/15 |
| Renofa Yamaguchi | 1.5 | 1.5 | 2 | 11/15 | 9/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
FC Ryukyu sit 18th in J3 League (1 points from 2 matches) and Renofa Yamaguchi sit 13th (3 points from 3 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | Renofa Yamaguchi | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3 |
| 18 | FC Ryukyu | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
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 FC Ryukyu vs Renofa Yamaguchi?
- The Footlab model makes Renofa Yamaguchi the favourite at 40%, against 27% for a draw and 32% for FC Ryukyu.
- Where and when is FC Ryukyu vs Renofa Yamaguchi played?
- FC Ryukyu vs Renofa Yamaguchi is played on November 28, 2026 at 11:00 AM (UTC) at Tapic Kenso Hiyagon 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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