Kitakyushu vs Gainare Tottori: prediction and stats
J3 LeagueRegular Season - 6Kick-off on September 12, 2026 at 10:00 AM (UTC)Mikuni World Stadium, Kitakyushu
The Footlab model makes Gainare Tottori the favourite at 39%, against 26% for a draw and 35% 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 24, 2026 — the full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.
Who will win Kitakyushu vs Gainare Tottori?
A very open match: only 75 Elo points separate Kitakyushu (1,618) and Gainare Tottori (1,692).
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; Gainare Tottori have 6, 5 and 4.
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 | Fukushima United(home) | 2-1 | J3 League |
| Aug 19, 2026 | Roasso Kumamoto(home) | 2-2 | Emperor Cup |
| Aug 16, 2026 | Ehime FC(away) | 0-4 | J3 League |
| Aug 8, 2026 | Osaka(home) | 1-1 | J3 League |
| Jun 6, 2026 | FC Gifu(away) | 1-1 | J2/J3 League |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 2 Kitakyushu win(s), 1 draw(s), 3 Gainare Tottori win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| May 10, 2026 | Gainare Tottori 1-1 Kitakyushu | J2/J3 League |
| Feb 7, 2026 | Kitakyushu 1-3 Gainare Tottori | J2/J3 League |
| Nov 16, 2025 | Gainare Tottori 3-2 Kitakyushu | J3 League |
| Jun 28, 2025 | Kitakyushu 1-2 Gainare Tottori | J3 League |
| Jul 6, 2024 | Gainare Tottori 1-2 Kitakyushu | J3 League |
| Jun 2, 2024 | Kitakyushu 1-0 Gainare Tottori | J3 League |
Last archived meeting: Gainare Tottori vs Kitakyushu on May 10, 2026
How many goals should we expect?
Kitakyushu score 1.1 and concede 1.9 goals per match over their last 15; Gainare Tottori score 1.5 and concede 1.5. The model gives a 56% probability of over 2.5 goals and 60% 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 |
| Gainare Tottori | 1.5 | 1.5 | 1 | 10/15 | 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 Gainare Tottori sit 10th (4 points from 3 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Gainare Tottori | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 4 |
| 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 Gainare Tottori?
- The Footlab model makes Gainare Tottori the favourite at 39%, against 26% for a draw and 35% for Kitakyushu.
- Where and when is Kitakyushu vs Gainare Tottori played?
- Kitakyushu vs Gainare Tottori is played on September 12, 2026 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 56% 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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