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Kagoshima United vs Kanazawa: prediction and stats

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

Kagoshima UnitedKanazawa

The Footlab model makes Kagoshima United the favourite at 57%, against 25% for a draw and 18% for Kanazawa. 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 Kagoshima United vs Kanazawa?

Kagoshima United starts as the favourite with a 144-point Elo edge (1,814 vs 1,670).

Kagoshima United win57 %
Draw25 %
Kanazawa win18 %

What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Kagoshima United have 8 wins, 3 draws and 4 defeats; Kanazawa have 5, 3 and 7.

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

Kagoshima United
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 26, 2026Albirex Niigata(away)4-0Emperor Cup
Aug 22, 2026FC Gifu(home)0-0J3 League
Aug 19, 2026Renofa Yamaguchi(home)2-1Emperor Cup
Aug 16, 2026Nara Club(away)3-1J3 League
Aug 8, 2026Thespakusatsu Gunma(home)1-0J3 League
Kanazawa
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 23, 2026Sagamihara(away)1-2J3 League
Aug 19, 2026Kyoto Sangyo University(home)1-4Emperor Cup
Aug 15, 2026Fukushima United(home)4-3J3 League
Aug 9, 2026Tochigi SC(away)2-3J3 League
Jun 7, 2026Thespakusatsu Gunma(home)4-1J2/J3 League

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 4 meetings: 1 Kagoshima United win(s), 0 draw(s), 3 Kanazawa win(s).

DateScoreCompetition
Nov 29, 2025Kanazawa 4-2 Kagoshima UnitedJ3 League
Feb 23, 2025Kagoshima United 1-2 KanazawaJ3 League
Aug 31, 2019Kanazawa 1-2 Kagoshima UnitedJ2 League
Apr 3, 2019Kagoshima United 0-3 KanazawaJ2 League

Last archived meeting: Kanazawa vs Kagoshima United on Nov 29, 2025

How many goals should we expect?

Kagoshima United score 1.5 and concede 0.7 goals per match over their last 15; Kanazawa score 1.3 and concede 1.5. The model gives a 48% probability of over 2.5 goals and 48% for both teams to score.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
Kagoshima United1.50.757/156/15
Kanazawa1.31.549/157/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

Kagoshima United sit 4th in J3 League (7 points from 3 matches) and Kanazawa sit 12th (3 points from 3 matches).

2026-27 standings
#ClubPWDLGFGAPts
4Kagoshima United3210417
12Kanazawa3102783

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 Kagoshima United vs Kanazawa?
The Footlab model makes Kagoshima United the favourite at 57%, against 25% for a draw and 18% for Kanazawa.
Where and when is Kagoshima United vs Kanazawa played?
Kagoshima United vs Kanazawa is played on February 20, 2027 at 11:00 AM (UTC) at Shiranami Stadium, in the J3 League.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?
The Footlab model gives a 48% 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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