Kochi United vs Biwako Shiga: prediction and stats
J3 LeagueRegular Season - 24Kick-off on February 27, 2027 at 11:00 AM (UTC)Kochi Haruno Athletic Stadium, Haruno
The Footlab model makes Kochi United the favourite at 37%, against 27% for a draw and 35% for Biwako Shiga. 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 26, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.
Who will win Kochi United vs Biwako Shiga?
A very open match: only 77 Elo points separate Kochi United (1,636) and Biwako Shiga (1,713).
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Kochi United have 4 wins, 3 draws and 8 defeats; Biwako Shiga have 6, 1 and 8.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 23, 2026 | Kamatamare Sanuki(home) | 2-1 | J3 League |
| Aug 19, 2026 | Verspah Oita(away) | 0-3 | Emperor Cup |
| Aug 15, 2026 | FC Gifu(away) | 0-7 | J3 League |
| Aug 8, 2026 | Matsumoto Yamaga(home) | 0-0 | J3 League |
| Jun 6, 2026 | Omiya Ardija(away) | 1-2 | J2/J3 League |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 26, 2026 | Gamba Osaka(away) | 0-2 | Emperor Cup |
| Aug 22, 2026 | Thespakusatsu Gunma(away) | 3-2 | J3 League |
| Aug 19, 2026 | Japan Soccer College(home) | 2-1 | Emperor Cup |
| Aug 16, 2026 | Matsumoto Yamaga(away) | 3-2 | J3 League |
| Aug 9, 2026 | FC Gifu(home) | 0-3 | J3 League |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 0 Kochi United win(s), 3 draw(s), 3 Biwako Shiga win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 8, 2024 | Biwako Shiga 1-1 Kochi United | Japan Football League |
| May 18, 2024 | Kochi United 0-1 Biwako Shiga | Japan Football League |
| Oct 1, 2023 | Kochi United 1-1 Biwako Shiga | Japan Football League |
| Apr 2, 2023 | Biwako Shiga 1-0 Kochi United | Japan Football League |
| Nov 12, 2022 | Biwako Shiga 1-0 Kochi United | Japan Football League |
| Jun 19, 2022 | Kochi United 1-1 Biwako Shiga | Japan Football League |
Last archived meeting: Biwako Shiga vs Kochi United on Sep 8, 2024
How many goals should we expect?
Kochi United score 0.8 and concede 1.7 goals per match over their last 15; Biwako Shiga score 1.2 and concede 1.9. The model gives a 50% probability of over 2.5 goals and 55% for both teams to score.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kochi United | 0.8 | 1.7 | 4 | 5/15 | 9/15 |
| Biwako Shiga | 1.2 | 1.9 | 3 | 8/15 | 9/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Kochi United sit 11th in J3 League (4 points from 3 matches) and Biwako Shiga sit 6th (6 points from 3 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Biwako Shiga | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 6 |
| 11 | Kochi United | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 8 | 4 |
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 Kochi United vs Biwako Shiga?
- The Footlab model makes Kochi United the favourite at 37%, against 27% for a draw and 35% for Biwako Shiga.
- Where and when is Kochi United vs Biwako Shiga played?
- Kochi United vs Biwako Shiga is played on February 27, 2027 at 11:00 AM (UTC) at Kochi Haruno Athletic Stadium, in the J3 League.
- Will there be over 2.5 goals?
- The Footlab model gives a 50% 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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