Kitakyushu vs FC Ryukyu: prediction and stats
J3 LeagueRegular Season - 38Kick-off on May 23, 2027 at 10:00 AM (UTC)Mikuni World Stadium, Kitakyushu
The Footlab model makes Kitakyushu the favourite at 42%, against 27% for a draw and 32% for FC Ryukyu. 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 Ryukyu?
A very open match: only 18 Elo points separate Kitakyushu (1,620) and FC Ryukyu (1,601).
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 Ryukyu have 3, 5 and 7.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2026 | Osaka(away) | 2-2 | J3 League |
| Aug 15, 2026 | Renofa Yamaguchi(away) | 0-1 | J3 League |
| Jul 17, 2026 | Urawa(home) | 5-4 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Jun 7, 2026 | Fukushima United(away) | 1-1 | J2/J3 League |
| May 31, 2026 | Imabari(away) | 2-1 | J2/J3 League |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 6 Kitakyushu win(s), 0 draw(s), 0 FC Ryukyu win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 18, 2026 | FC Ryukyu 0-2 Kitakyushu | J2/J3 League |
| Mar 29, 2026 | Kitakyushu 1-0 FC Ryukyu | J2/J3 League |
| Oct 25, 2025 | Kitakyushu 2-1 FC Ryukyu | J3 League |
| May 17, 2025 | FC Ryukyu 0-1 Kitakyushu | J3 League |
| Jul 27, 2024 | FC Ryukyu 0-1 Kitakyushu | J3 League |
| Apr 10, 2024 | Kitakyushu 2-0 FC Ryukyu | J3 League |
Last archived meeting: FC Ryukyu vs Kitakyushu on Apr 18, 2026
How many goals should we expect?
Kitakyushu score 1.1 and concede 1.9 goals per match over their last 15; FC Ryukyu score 1.1 and concede 1.5. The model gives a 53% 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 Ryukyu | 1.1 | 1.5 | 2 | 8/15 | 6/15 |
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 Ryukyu sit 18th (1 points from 2 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | Kitakyushu | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| 18 | FC Ryukyu | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
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 Ryukyu?
- The Footlab model makes Kitakyushu the favourite at 42%, against 27% for a draw and 32% for FC Ryukyu.
- Where and when is Kitakyushu vs FC Ryukyu played?
- Kitakyushu vs FC Ryukyu is played on May 23, 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 53% 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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