Matsumoto Yamaga vs Tochigi SC: prediction and stats
J3 LeagueRegular Season - 36Kick-off on May 9, 2027 at 10:00 AM (UTC)Sunpro Alwin Stadium, Matsumoto
The Footlab model makes Matsumoto Yamaga the favourite at 44%, against 27% for a draw and 30% for Tochigi SC. 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 Matsumoto Yamaga vs Tochigi SC?
A very open match: only 28 Elo points separate Matsumoto Yamaga (1,701) and Tochigi SC (1,729).
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; Tochigi SC have 3, 7 and 5.
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 26, 2026 | Kawasaki Frontale(away) | 1-3 | Emperor Cup |
| Aug 22, 2026 | Kitakyushu(home) | 2-2 | J3 League |
| Aug 19, 2026 | Urayasu(home) | 2-0 | Emperor Cup |
| Aug 15, 2026 | Roasso Kumamoto(away) | 0-0 | J3 League |
| Aug 9, 2026 | Kanazawa(home) | 3-2 | J3 League |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 0 Matsumoto Yamaga win(s), 3 draw(s), 3 Tochigi SC win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2025 | Matsumoto Yamaga 1-1 Tochigi SC | J3 League |
| Jun 28, 2025 | Tochigi SC 3-1 Matsumoto Yamaga | J3 League |
| Oct 10, 2021 | Matsumoto Yamaga 0-1 Tochigi SC | J2 League |
| May 23, 2021 | Tochigi SC 3-0 Matsumoto Yamaga | J2 League |
| Nov 4, 2020 | Matsumoto Yamaga 0-0 Tochigi SC | J2 League |
| Sep 13, 2020 | Tochigi SC 1-1 Matsumoto Yamaga | J2 League |
Last archived meeting: Matsumoto Yamaga vs Tochigi SC on Sep 28, 2025
How many goals should we expect?
Matsumoto Yamaga score 1.5 and concede 1.2 goals per match over their last 15; Tochigi SC score 1.0 and concede 1.2. The model gives a 51% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matsumoto Yamaga | 1.5 | 1.2 | 4 | 8/15 | 8/15 |
| Tochigi SC | 1.0 | 1.2 | 5 | 8/15 | 7/15 |
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 Tochigi SC sit 8th (5 points from 3 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Tochigi SC | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 5 |
| 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 Tochigi SC?
- The Footlab model makes Matsumoto Yamaga the favourite at 44%, against 27% for a draw and 30% for Tochigi SC.
- Where and when is Matsumoto Yamaga vs Tochigi SC played?
- Matsumoto Yamaga vs Tochigi SC is played on May 9, 2027 at 10:00 AM (UTC) at Sunpro Alwin Stadium, in the J3 League.
- Will there be over 2.5 goals?
- The Footlab model gives a 51% 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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