Thespakusatsu Gunma vs Tochigi SC: prediction and stats
J3 LeagueRegular Season - 18Kick-off on November 21, 2026 at 11:00 AM (UTC)Shoda Shoyu Stadium, Maebashi
The Footlab model makes Tochigi SC the favourite at 38%, against 25% for a draw and 36% for Thespakusatsu Gunma. 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 Thespakusatsu Gunma vs Tochigi SC?
A very open match: only 66 Elo points separate Thespakusatsu Gunma (1,663) and Tochigi SC (1,729).
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Thespakusatsu Gunma have 6 wins, 1 draws and 8 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 26, 2026 | Tokyo Verdy(away) | 1-4 | Emperor Cup |
| Aug 22, 2026 | Biwako Shiga(home) | 2-3 | J3 League |
| Aug 19, 2026 | Tohoku Gakuin University(away) | 3-1 | Emperor Cup |
| Aug 15, 2026 | Sagamihara(home) | 1-4 | J3 League |
| Aug 8, 2026 | Kagoshima United(away) | 0-1 | 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: 1 Thespakusatsu Gunma win(s), 2 draw(s), 3 Tochigi SC win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 12, 2026 | Tochigi SC 5-1 Thespakusatsu Gunma | J2/J3 League |
| Mar 28, 2026 | Thespakusatsu Gunma 1-3 Tochigi SC | J2/J3 League |
| Aug 23, 2025 | Thespakusatsu Gunma 0-1 Tochigi SC | J3 League |
| Jun 7, 2025 | Tochigi SC 0-1 Thespakusatsu Gunma | J3 League |
| Oct 20, 2024 | Thespakusatsu Gunma 0-0 Tochigi SC | J2 League |
| Jun 8, 2024 | Tochigi SC 1-1 Thespakusatsu Gunma | J2 League |
Last archived meeting: Tochigi SC vs Thespakusatsu Gunma on Apr 12, 2026
How many goals should we expect?
Thespakusatsu Gunma score 1.7 and concede 1.9 goals per match over their last 15; Tochigi SC score 1.0 and concede 1.2. The model gives a 59% probability of over 2.5 goals and 62% for both teams to score.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thespakusatsu Gunma | 1.7 | 1.9 | 2 | 11/15 | 11/15 |
| 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?
Thespakusatsu Gunma sit 20th in J3 League (0 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 |
| 20 | Thespakusatsu Gunma | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 0 |
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 Thespakusatsu Gunma vs Tochigi SC?
- The Footlab model makes Tochigi SC the favourite at 38%, against 25% for a draw and 36% for Thespakusatsu Gunma.
- Where and when is Thespakusatsu Gunma vs Tochigi SC played?
- Thespakusatsu Gunma vs Tochigi SC is played on November 21, 2026 at 11:00 AM (UTC) at Shoda Shoyu Stadium, in the J3 League.
- Will there be over 2.5 goals?
- The Footlab model gives a 59% 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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