Fukushima United vs Kitakyushu: prediction and stats
J3 LeagueRegular Season - 12Kick-off on October 21, 2026 at 10:00 AM (UTC)TOHO Stadium, Fukushima
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).
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.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2026 | Gainare Tottori(away) | 1-2 | J3 League |
| Aug 19, 2026 | Oyama(home) | 7-0 | Emperor Cup |
| Aug 15, 2026 | Kanazawa(away) | 3-4 | J3 League |
| Aug 9, 2026 | Kamatamare Sanuki(home) | 1-2 | J3 League |
| Jun 7, 2026 | FC Ryukyu(home) | 1-1 | 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: 4 Fukushima United win(s), 1 draw(s), 1 Kitakyushu win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 9, 2025 | Kitakyushu 1-2 Fukushima United | J3 League |
| Apr 12, 2025 | Fukushima United 1-0 Kitakyushu | J3 League |
| Aug 31, 2024 | Fukushima United 1-0 Kitakyushu | J3 League |
| Jun 29, 2024 | Kitakyushu 2-1 Fukushima United | J3 League |
| Nov 26, 2023 | Kitakyushu 1-2 Fukushima United | J3 League |
| Jul 22, 2023 | Fukushima United 1-1 Kitakyushu | J3 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.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fukushima United | 1.9 | 1.8 | 2 | 11/15 | 11/15 |
| 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?
Fukushima United sit 19th in J3 League (0 points from 3 matches) and Kitakyushu sit 15th (2 points from 2 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | Kitakyushu | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| 19 | Fukushima United | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 0 |
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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