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Sagamihara vs Kitakyushu: prediction and stats

J3 LeagueRegular Season - 7Kick-off on September 19, 2026 at 10:00 AM (UTC)Sagamihara Gion Stadium, Sagamihara

SagamiharaKitakyushu

The Footlab model makes Sagamihara the favourite at 61%, against 21% for a draw and 18% for Kitakyushu. The most likely score is 2-1.

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 25, 2026 — the full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win Sagamihara vs Kitakyushu?

Sagamihara starts as the favourite with a 150-point Elo edge (1,768 vs 1,618).

Sagamihara win61 %
Draw21 %
Kitakyushu win18 %

What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Sagamihara have 8 wins, 5 draws and 2 defeats; Kitakyushu have 2, 4 and 9.

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

Sagamihara
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 23, 2026Kanazawa(home)2-1J3 League
Aug 15, 2026Thespakusatsu Gunma(away)4-1J3 League
Aug 8, 2026Roasso Kumamoto(home)0-0J3 League
Jun 6, 2026Roasso Kumamoto(home)3-0J2/J3 League
May 30, 2026Fujieda MYFC(home)4-3J2/J3 League
Kitakyushu
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 22, 2026Tochigi SC(away)2-2J3 League
Aug 19, 2026Okinawa SV(home)1-2Emperor Cup
Aug 15, 2026Kamatamare Sanuki(home)0-0J3 League
Jul 18, 2026Yokohama FC(away)2-3Friendlies Clubs
Jun 7, 2026Tochigi SC(away)1-2J2/J3 League

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 6 meetings: 3 Sagamihara win(s), 2 draw(s), 1 Kitakyushu win(s).

DateScoreCompetition
Aug 23, 2025Sagamihara 1-0 KitakyushuJ3 League
Apr 20, 2025Kitakyushu 1-1 SagamiharaJ3 League
Oct 6, 2024Sagamihara 0-3 KitakyushuJ3 League
Feb 24, 2024Kitakyushu 0-1 SagamiharaJ3 League
Sep 30, 2023Sagamihara 2-1 KitakyushuJ3 League
Apr 29, 2023Kitakyushu 1-1 SagamiharaJ3 League

Last archived meeting: Sagamihara vs Kitakyushu on Aug 23, 2025

How many goals should we expect?

Sagamihara score 1.8 and concede 1.5 goals per match over their last 15; Kitakyushu score 1.1 and concede 1.9. The model gives a 63% probability of over 2.5 goals and 59% for both teams to score.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
Sagamihara1.81.568/158/15
Kitakyushu1.11.9210/1510/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

Sagamihara sit 3rd in J3 League (7 points from 3 matches) and Kitakyushu sit 15th (2 points from 2 matches).

2026-27 standings
#ClubPWDLGFGAPts
3Sagamihara3210627
15Kitakyushu2020222

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 Sagamihara vs Kitakyushu?
The Footlab model makes Sagamihara the favourite at 61%, against 21% for a draw and 18% for Kitakyushu.
Where and when is Sagamihara vs Kitakyushu played?
Sagamihara vs Kitakyushu is played on September 19, 2026 at 10:00 AM (UTC) at Sagamihara Gion Stadium, in the J3 League.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?
The Footlab model gives a 63% 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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