Matsumoto Yamaga vs Kitakyushu: prediction and stats
J3 LeagueRegular Season - 28Kick-off on March 20, 2027 at 11:00 AM (UTC)Sunpro Alwin Stadium, Matsumoto
The Footlab model makes Matsumoto Yamaga the favourite at 53%, against 24% for a draw and 23% 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 26, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.
Who will win Matsumoto Yamaga vs Kitakyushu?
A very open match: only 81 Elo points separate Matsumoto Yamaga (1,701) and Kitakyushu (1,620).
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Matsumoto Yamaga have 4 wins, 6 draws and 5 defeats; Kitakyushu have 2, 4 and 9.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2026 | Ehime FC(home) | 2-2 | J3 League |
| Aug 16, 2026 | Biwako Shiga(home) | 2-3 | J3 League |
| Aug 8, 2026 | Kochi United(away) | 0-0 | J3 League |
| Jul 25, 2026 | Ventforet Kofu(home) | 3-0 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Jun 6, 2026 | Nara Club(home) | 0-2 | J2/J3 League |
| 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 |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 4 Matsumoto Yamaga win(s), 2 draw(s), 0 Kitakyushu win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 29, 2025 | Matsumoto Yamaga 2-1 Kitakyushu | J3 League |
| Apr 26, 2025 | Kitakyushu 1-2 Matsumoto Yamaga | J3 League |
| Jul 20, 2024 | Kitakyushu 0-0 Matsumoto Yamaga | J3 League |
| May 18, 2024 | Matsumoto Yamaga 1-1 Kitakyushu | J3 League |
| Nov 5, 2023 | Matsumoto Yamaga 1-0 Kitakyushu | J3 League |
| Apr 9, 2023 | Kitakyushu 2-4 Matsumoto Yamaga | J3 League |
Last archived meeting: Matsumoto Yamaga vs Kitakyushu on Nov 29, 2025
How many goals should we expect?
Matsumoto Yamaga score 1.5 and concede 1.2 goals per match over their last 15; Kitakyushu score 1.1 and concede 1.9. The model gives a 56% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matsumoto Yamaga | 1.5 | 1.2 | 4 | 8/15 | 8/15 |
| Kitakyushu | 1.1 | 1.9 | 2 | 10/15 | 10/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Matsumoto Yamaga sit 16th in J3 League (2 points from 3 matches) and Kitakyushu sit 15th (2 points from 2 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | Kitakyushu | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| 16 | Matsumoto Yamaga | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 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 Matsumoto Yamaga vs Kitakyushu?
- The Footlab model makes Matsumoto Yamaga the favourite at 53%, against 24% for a draw and 23% for Kitakyushu.
- Where and when is Matsumoto Yamaga vs Kitakyushu played?
- Matsumoto Yamaga vs Kitakyushu is played on March 20, 2027 at 11:00 AM (UTC) at Sunpro Alwin 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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