Where and when is Kitakyushu vs FC Gifu played?

Kitakyushu vs FC Gifu is played on April 29, 2027 at 10:00 AM (UTC) at Mikuni World Stadium, in the J3 League.

Will there be over 2.5 goals?

The Footlab model gives a 54% 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.

Match

Kitakyushu vs FC Gifu: prediction and stats

J3 LeagueRegular Season - 34Kick-off on April 29, 2027 at 10:00 AM (UTC)Mikuni World Stadium, Kitakyushu

Kitakyushu

FC Gifu

The Footlab model makes FC Gifu the favourite at 47%, against 26% for a draw and 27% 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 27, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win Kitakyushu vs FC Gifu?

FC Gifu starts as the favourite with a 120-point Elo edge (1,739 vs 1,620).

Kitakyushu win27 %

Draw26 %

FC Gifu win47 %

What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Kitakyushu have 2 wins, 4 draws and 9 defeats; FC Gifu have 7, 3 and 5.

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

Kitakyushu
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

FC Gifu
Date	Opponent	Score	Competition
Aug 26, 2026	Cerezo Osaka(away)	1-3	Emperor Cup
Aug 22, 2026	Kagoshima United(away)	0-0	J3 League
Aug 19, 2026	Toyama Shinjo(home)	3-1	Emperor Cup
Aug 15, 2026	Kochi United(home)	7-0	J3 League
Aug 9, 2026	Biwako Shiga(away)	3-0	J3 League

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 6 meetings: 3 Kitakyushu win(s), 1 draw(s), 2 FC Gifu win(s).

Date	Score	Competition
Sep 6, 2025	Kitakyushu 0-1 FC Gifu	J3 League
Mar 1, 2025	FC Gifu 2-1 Kitakyushu	J3 League
Sep 21, 2024	Kitakyushu 2-0 FC Gifu	J3 League
May 6, 2024	FC Gifu 0-1 Kitakyushu	J3 League
Dec 2, 2023	FC Gifu 0-1 Kitakyushu	J3 League
Mar 5, 2023	Kitakyushu 1-1 FC Gifu	J3 League

Last archived meeting: Kitakyushu vs FC Gifu on Sep 6, 2025

How many goals should we expect?

Kitakyushu score 1.1 and concede 1.9 goals per match over their last 15; FC Gifu score 1.6 and concede 1.3. The model gives a 54% probability of over 2.5 goals and 57% for both teams to score.

Club	Goals scored / match	Goals conceded / match	Clean sheets	Both teams scored	Over 2.5 goals
Kitakyushu	1.1	1.9	2	10/15	10/15
FC Gifu	1.6	1.3	5	6/15	9/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

Kitakyushu sit 15th in J3 League (2 points from 2 matches) and FC Gifu sit 1st (7 points from 3 matches).

2026-27 standings
#	Club	P	W	D	L	GF	GA	Pts
1	FC Gifu	3	2	1	0	10	0	7
15	Kitakyushu	2	0	2	0	2	2	2

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 Kitakyushu vs FC Gifu?: The Footlab model makes FC Gifu the favourite at 47%, against 26% for a draw and 27% for Kitakyushu.
Where and when is Kitakyushu vs FC Gifu played?: Kitakyushu vs FC Gifu is played on April 29, 2027 at 10:00 AM (UTC) at Mikuni World Stadium, in the J3 League.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?: The Footlab model gives a 54% 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.