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Fukushima United vs Kitakyushu: prediction and stats

J3 LeagueRegular Season - 12Kick-off on October 21, 2026 at 10:00 AM (UTC)TOHO Stadium, Fukushima

Fukushima UnitedKitakyushu

The Footlab model makes Fukushima United the favourite at 47%, against 24% for a draw and 29% 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 25, 2026 — the full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win Fukushima United vs Kitakyushu?

A very open match: only 53 Elo points separate Fukushima United (1,671) and Kitakyushu (1,618).

Fukushima United win47 %
Draw24 %
Kitakyushu win29 %

What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Fukushima United have 4 wins, 3 draws and 8 defeats; Kitakyushu have 2, 4 and 9.

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

Fukushima United
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 22, 2026Gainare Tottori(away)1-2J3 League
Aug 19, 2026Oyama(home)7-0Emperor Cup
Aug 15, 2026Kanazawa(away)3-4J3 League
Aug 9, 2026Kamatamare Sanuki(home)1-2J3 League
Jun 7, 2026FC Ryukyu(home)1-1J2/J3 League
Kitakyushu
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 22, 2026Tochigi SC(away)2-2J3 League
Aug 19, 2026Okinawa SV(home)1-2Emperor Cup
Aug 15, 2026Kamatamare Sanuki(home)0-0J3 League
Jul 18, 2026Yokohama FC(away)2-3Friendlies Clubs
Jun 7, 2026Tochigi SC(away)1-2J2/J3 League

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 6 meetings: 4 Fukushima United win(s), 1 draw(s), 1 Kitakyushu win(s).

DateScoreCompetition
Nov 9, 2025Kitakyushu 1-2 Fukushima UnitedJ3 League
Apr 12, 2025Fukushima United 1-0 KitakyushuJ3 League
Aug 31, 2024Fukushima United 1-0 KitakyushuJ3 League
Jun 29, 2024Kitakyushu 2-1 Fukushima UnitedJ3 League
Nov 26, 2023Kitakyushu 1-2 Fukushima UnitedJ3 League
Jul 22, 2023Fukushima United 1-1 KitakyushuJ3 League

Last archived meeting: Kitakyushu vs Fukushima United on Nov 9, 2025

How many goals should we expect?

Fukushima United score 1.9 and concede 1.8 goals per match over their last 15; Kitakyushu score 1.1 and concede 1.9. The model gives a 65% probability of over 2.5 goals and 66% for both teams to score.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
Fukushima United1.91.8211/1511/15
Kitakyushu1.11.9210/1510/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

Fukushima United sit 19th in J3 League (0 points from 3 matches) and Kitakyushu sit 15th (2 points from 2 matches).

2026-27 standings
#ClubPWDLGFGAPts
15Kitakyushu2020222
19Fukushima United3003580

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 Fukushima United vs Kitakyushu?
The Footlab model makes Fukushima United the favourite at 47%, against 24% for a draw and 29% for Kitakyushu.
Where and when is Fukushima United vs Kitakyushu played?
Fukushima United vs Kitakyushu is played on October 21, 2026 at 10:00 AM (UTC) at TOHO Stadium, in the J3 League.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?
The Footlab model gives a 65% 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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