Where and when is Renofa Yamaguchi vs FC Gifu played?

Renofa Yamaguchi vs FC Gifu is played on February 20, 2027 at 11:00 AM (UTC) at Ishin Me-Life Stadium, in the J3 League.

Will there be over 2.5 goals?

The Footlab model gives a 49% 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.

Match

Renofa Yamaguchi vs FC Gifu: prediction and stats

J3 LeagueRegular Season - 23Kick-off on February 20, 2027 at 11:00 AM (UTC)Ishin Me-Life Stadium, Yamaguchi

Renofa Yamaguchi

FC Gifu

The Footlab model makes Renofa Yamaguchi the favourite at 39%, against 28% for a draw and 34% for FC Gifu. 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 Renofa Yamaguchi vs FC Gifu?

A very open match: only 22 Elo points separate Renofa Yamaguchi (1,717) and FC Gifu (1,739).

Renofa Yamaguchi win39 %

Draw28 %

FC Gifu win34 %

What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Renofa Yamaguchi have 6 wins, 3 draws and 6 defeats; FC Gifu have 7, 3 and 5.

The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.

Renofa Yamaguchi
Date	Opponent	Score	Competition
Aug 22, 2026	Nara Club(away)	1-3	J3 League
Aug 19, 2026	Kagoshima United(away)	1-2	Emperor Cup
Aug 15, 2026	FC Ryukyu(home)	1-0	J3 League
Aug 8, 2026	Parceiro Nagano(away)	0-1	J3 League
Jun 6, 2026	Yokohama FC(away)	1-2	J2/J3 League

FC Gifu
Date	Opponent	Score	Competition
Aug 26, 2026	Cerezo Osaka(away)	1-3	Emperor Cup
Aug 22, 2026	Kagoshima United(away)	0-0	J3 League
Aug 19, 2026	Toyama Shinjo(home)	3-1	Emperor Cup
Aug 15, 2026	Kochi United(home)	7-0	J3 League
Aug 9, 2026	Biwako Shiga(away)	3-0	J3 League

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 6 meetings: 2 Renofa Yamaguchi win(s), 3 draw(s), 1 FC Gifu win(s).

Date	Score	Competition
Oct 6, 2019	FC Gifu 1-1 Renofa Yamaguchi	J2 League
Jun 22, 2019	Renofa Yamaguchi 4-0 FC Gifu	J2 League
Oct 7, 2018	Renofa Yamaguchi 4-1 FC Gifu	J2 League
Jun 23, 2018	FC Gifu 2-2 Renofa Yamaguchi	J2 League
Sep 16, 2017	Renofa Yamaguchi 0-1 FC Gifu	J2 League
Feb 26, 2017	FC Gifu 2-2 Renofa Yamaguchi	J2 League

Last archived meeting: FC Gifu vs Renofa Yamaguchi on Oct 6, 2019

How many goals should we expect?

Renofa Yamaguchi score 1.5 and concede 1.5 goals per match over their last 15; FC Gifu score 1.6 and concede 1.3. The model gives a 49% probability of over 2.5 goals and 54% for both teams to score.

Club	Goals scored / match	Goals conceded / match	Clean sheets	Both teams scored	Over 2.5 goals
Renofa Yamaguchi	1.5	1.5	2	11/15	9/15
FC Gifu	1.6	1.3	5	6/15	9/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

Renofa Yamaguchi sit 13th in J3 League (3 points from 3 matches) and FC Gifu sit 1st (7 points from 3 matches).

2026-27 standings
#	Club	P	W	D	L	GF	GA	Pts
1	FC Gifu	3	2	1	0	10	0	7
13	Renofa Yamaguchi	3	1	0	2	2	4	3

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 Renofa Yamaguchi vs FC Gifu?: The Footlab model makes Renofa Yamaguchi the favourite at 39%, against 28% for a draw and 34% for FC Gifu.
Where and when is Renofa Yamaguchi vs FC Gifu played?: Renofa Yamaguchi vs FC Gifu is played on February 20, 2027 at 11:00 AM (UTC) at Ishin Me-Life Stadium, in the J3 League.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?: The Footlab model gives a 49% 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.