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Albirex Niigata vs Kagoshima United

Japan Japan

J2/J3 League Denka Big Swan Stadium
Sat, May 30, 2026
0 - 1
05:00 AM
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AI Match Summary

Albirex Niigata play Kagoshima United in the J2/J3 League. It looks like a close match. Recently, Albirex Niigata averaged 1.13 goals scored and 1.3 conceded. Kagoshima United averaged 1.43 goals scored and 1.03 conceded. In past meetings, Albirex Niigata won 2, Kagoshima United won 1, and they drew 0. Their last match on May 30, 2026 ended 0:1. Our numbers estimate xG of 1.19 for Albirex Niigata and 1.06 for Kagoshima United. This points to a Kagoshima United double chance or over markets.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

41%
Albirex Niigata
15%
Draws
44%
Kagoshima United
Draw rate projection: 15% Favored: Kagoshima United

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

70% / Medium Confidence
  • Albirex Niigata picked up more points recently compared to Kagoshima United.
  • Model forecasts higher goal threat for the host (1.19 vs 1.06 xG).
  • Past meetings show a clear pattern favoring the visitors.
  • Strong defensive structures favor a low-scoring, controlled fixture.

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 92%
Over 1.5 Goals 59%
Over 2.5 Goals 44%
Over 3.5 Goals 26%
Over 4.5 Goals 13%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 46%
Albirex Niigata Clean Sheet 22%
Kagoshima United Clean Sheet 12%
First Half Goal 53%
Second Half Goal 56%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Albirex Niigata Kagoshima United
Matches Played 30 30
Wins 13 17
Draws 4 3
Losses 13 10
Goals Scored 1.13 1.43
Goals Conceded 1.3 1.03
Expected Goals (xG) 1.25 1.25
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 0.88 1.13

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

May 30, 2026 J2/J3 League
Albirex Niigata vs Kagoshima United
0:1
Oct 5, 2019 J2 League
Albirex Niigata vs Kagoshima United
6:0
Jun 29, 2019 J2 League
Kagoshima United vs Albirex Niigata
1:3

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Albirex Niigata Compare

Avg xG / game 0.96
Avg xA / game 0.63

Kagoshima United Compare

Top Goalscorer Hirose K.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 1.14
Avg xA / game 0.69

Sokapicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

Albirex Niigata 41 / 100
Kagoshima United 42 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).

Attack & Defence Capability Index

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
Albirex Niigata Kagoshima United

Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Double Chance: Kagoshima United or Draw (X2)
Secondary Pick Under 3.5 Goals
First Half Result Draw (HT)
BTTS Outcome No (NG)
Over/Under Pick Under 2.5

Value Bet Detector (+EV)

Matches where our model probability exceeds implied bookmaker odds

1X2 Home Win
Value Edge +24.2%
3.03
Goals Over/Under Over 2.5 Goals
Value Edge +15.7%
2.63
*EV represents Expected Value. A positive value edge means the bookmaker has priced the selection significantly below its true statistical likelihood.

Attacking Heatmaps & Shot Locations

Dynamic heat overlays computed from tactical zone entries

Albirex Niigata attacking → ← attacking Kagoshima United

Sokapicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Albirex Niigata scored in 77% of their last 30 games.

Kagoshima United let in goals in 73% of their last 30 matches.

Games between these two average 3.67 goals.

Albirex Niigata went unbeaten in 3 of their last 5 games.

Kagoshima United lost 1 of their last 5 games.

Interactive Team Comparison Slider

Side-by-side comparison of team metrics

43 Points in last 5 54
1.25 Goals expected (xG) 1.25
0.88 Goals conceded expected (xGA) 1.13