Kagoshima United vs Renofa Yamaguchi: prediction and stats
J3 LeagueRegular Season - 37Kick-off on May 15, 2027 at 10:00 AM (UTC)Shiranami Stadium, Kagoshima
The Footlab model makes Kagoshima United the favourite at 53%, against 26% for a draw and 21% for Renofa Yamaguchi. 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 27, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.
Who will win Kagoshima United vs Renofa Yamaguchi?
A very open match: only 97 Elo points separate Kagoshima United (1,814) and Renofa Yamaguchi (1,717).
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; 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 26, 2026 | Albirex Niigata(away) | 4-0 | Emperor Cup |
| Aug 22, 2026 | FC Gifu(home) | 0-0 | J3 League |
| Aug 19, 2026 | Renofa Yamaguchi(home) | 2-1 | Emperor Cup |
| Aug 16, 2026 | Nara Club(away) | 3-1 | J3 League |
| Aug 8, 2026 | Thespakusatsu Gunma(home) | 1-0 | 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: 2 Kagoshima United win(s), 1 draw(s), 3 Renofa Yamaguchi win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2026 | Kagoshima United 2-1 Renofa Yamaguchi | Emperor Cup |
| Apr 18, 2026 | Renofa Yamaguchi 2-1 Kagoshima United | J2/J3 League |
| Feb 22, 2026 | Kagoshima United 1-0 Renofa Yamaguchi | J2/J3 League |
| Jul 6, 2024 | Renofa Yamaguchi 1-0 Kagoshima United | J2 League |
| Apr 28, 2024 | Kagoshima United 0-1 Renofa Yamaguchi | J2 League |
| Oct 20, 2019 | Kagoshima United 0-0 Renofa Yamaguchi | J2 League |
Last archived meeting: Kagoshima United vs Renofa Yamaguchi on Aug 19, 2026
How many goals should we expect?
Kagoshima United score 1.5 and concede 0.7 goals per match over their last 15; Renofa Yamaguchi score 1.5 and concede 1.5. The model gives a 47% probability of over 2.5 goals and 49% for both teams to score.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kagoshima United | 1.5 | 0.7 | 5 | 7/15 | 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?
Kagoshima United sit 4th in J3 League (7 points from 3 matches) and Renofa Yamaguchi sit 13th (3 points from 3 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Kagoshima United | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 7 |
| 13 | Renofa Yamaguchi | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3 |
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 Renofa Yamaguchi?
- The Footlab model makes Kagoshima United the favourite at 53%, against 26% for a draw and 21% for Renofa Yamaguchi.
- Where and when is Kagoshima United vs Renofa Yamaguchi played?
- Kagoshima United vs Renofa Yamaguchi is played on May 15, 2027 at 10:00 AM (UTC) at Shiranami Stadium, in the J3 League.
- Will there be over 2.5 goals?
- The Footlab model gives a 47% 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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