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Giravanz Kitakyushu vs Kochi United - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions
Japan
J3 League Mikuni World Stadium Kitakyushu, Kitakyushu 
Match Events
56'
56'
Shimoda Y.
61'
61'
Sub
Hara K. In: Yoshinaga M.
Out: Hara K.
61'
61'
Sub
Yoshida K. In: Nishimura M.
Out: Yoshida K.
AI Match Summary
The J3 League game between Giravanz Kitakyushu and Kochi United finished 2-0, a result that aligned with the model's pre-match lean toward Giravanz Kitakyushu.
Win Probability Meter
Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles
70%
20%
10%
Draw rate projection: 20% Favored: Giravanz Kitakyushu
Model Confidence
Aggregate indicator score
70%
/ High Confidence
- Kochi United carry the better recent record into this one.
- Model gives Giravanz Kitakyushu a 70% chance of winning this.
- This is a straightforward league game — the season-long numbers should hold up.
- Strong defensive structures favor a low-scoring, controlled fixture.
- Kochi United have won 2 of the last 3 meetings between these two.
Goal Probability Engine
Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories
Over 0.5 Goals 91%
Over 1.5 Goals 81.5%
Over 2.5 Goals 25%
Over 3.5 Goals 22%
Over 4.5 Goals 10%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 30.400000000000002%
Giravanz Kitakyushu Clean Sheet 68%
Kochi United Clean Sheet 10%
Recent Team Form Analysis
Averages per match over historical game filters
| Metric | Giravanz Kitakyushu | Kochi United |
|---|---|---|
| Matches Played | 29 | 29 |
| Wins | 8 | 10 |
| Draws | 4 | 2 |
| Losses | 17 | 17 |
| Goals Scored | 1.17 | 0.9 |
| Goals Conceded | 1.79 | 1.66 |
| Expected Goals (xG) | 1.63 | 1.19 |
| Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) | 1.10 | 1.40 |
H2H
Historical prediction success rates across key markets
Oct 3, 2026 J3 League
Giravanz Kitakyushu vs Kochi United
2:0
Sep 27, 2025 J3 League
Giravanz Kitakyushu vs Kochi United
0:2
Jun 21, 2025 J3 League
Kochi United vs Giravanz Kitakyushu
3:2
Key Player Impact Analysis
Key performers and expected goal involvement factors
Giravanz Kitakyushu Compare
Top Goalscorer Koh S.
1 Goals Assists Leader Yasumitsu S.
1 Ast
Avg xG / game 1.25
Avg xA / game 0.81
Kochi United Compare
Avg xG / game 1.08
Avg xA / game 0.66
SokaPicks Momentum Index
Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)
Giravanz Kitakyushu 95 / 100
Kochi United 10 / 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
Giravanz Kitakyushu Kochi United
AI Prediction Engine Forecast
Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets
Primary Pick Giravanz Kitakyushu Win (1)
Secondary Pick Under 2.5 Goals or BTTS No
Correct Score 1:0
BTTS Outcome No (NG)
Over/Under Pick Under 2.5
SokaPicks Smart Insights
Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system
Giravanz Kitakyushu scored in 83% of their last 29 games.
Defensive concern: Kochi United conceded in 79% of 29 recent games.
Games between these two average 3.00 goals.
Giravanz Kitakyushu went unbeaten in 3 of their last 5 games.
Scoring Trends
Giravanz Kitakyushu VS Kochi United
1.38 Goals Scored 0.38
2 Goals Conceded 1.88
88% Over 1.5 75%
63% Over 2.5 38%
38% Over 3.5 13%
Recent Form & Match History
Giravanz Kitakyushu
(Home) 03 Oct
Giravanz Kitakyushu
2 : 0 Kochi United
29 Sept
Giravanz Kitakyushu
1 : 3 Nagoya Grampus
26 Sept
Giravanz Kitakyushu
1 : 1 Kagoshima United
20 Sept
SC Sagamihara
1 : 2 Giravanz Kitakyushu
12 Sept
Giravanz Kitakyushu
2 : 4 Gainare Tottori
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03 Oct
Giravanz Kitakyushu
2 : 0 Kochi United
29 Sept
Giravanz Kitakyushu
1 : 3 Nagoya Grampus
26 Sept
Giravanz Kitakyushu
1 : 1 Kagoshima United
12 Sept
Giravanz Kitakyushu
2 : 4 Gainare Tottori
02 Sept
Giravanz Kitakyushu
1 : 0 Iwaki
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Kochi United
(Away) 03 Oct
Giravanz Kitakyushu
2 : 0 Kochi United
26 Sept
Kochi United
0 : 4 FC Osaka
19 Sept
Thespakusatsu Gunma
1 : 0 Kochi United
13 Sept
Kochi United
1 : 1 Kanazawa
09 Sept
Kochi United
0 : 1 V-Varen Nagasaki
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03 Oct
Giravanz Kitakyushu
2 : 0 Kochi United
19 Sept
Thespakusatsu Gunma
1 : 0 Kochi United
05 Sept
Tochigi SC
2 : 0 Kochi United
19 Aug
Verspah Oita
3 : 0 Kochi United
15 Aug
Gifu
7 : 0 Kochi United
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League Standings
| Pos | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kagoshima United | 9 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 19:10 | 23 |
| 2 | Ehime | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 22:10 | 20 |
| 3 | Nara Club | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 21:16 | 20 |
| 4 | SC Sagamihara | 10 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 18:12 | 18 |
| 5 | FC Osaka | 10 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 18:9 | 17 |
| 6 | Renofa Yamaguchi | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 13:7 | 17 |
| 7 | Kanazawa | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 17:14 | 14 |
| 8 | Kumamoto | 9 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 7:4 | 14 |
| 9 | Reilac Shiga | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 16:16 | 14 |
| 10 | Nagano Parceiro | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 14:14 | 14 |
| 11 | Gifu | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 19:10 | 13 |
| 12 | Gainare Tottori | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 12:18 | 13 |
| 13 | Ryukyu | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 11:14 | 11 |
| 14 | Tochigi SC | 9 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 11:14 | 10 |
| 15 | Giravanz Kitakyushu | 10 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 12:18 | 10 |
| 16 | Thespakusatsu Gunma | 10 | 3 | 0 | 7 | 10:19 | 9 |
| 17 | Matsumoto Yamaga | 9 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 8:11 | 8 |
| 18 | Fukushima United | 10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 20:25 | 8 |
| 19 | Kamatamare Sanuki | 10 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 12:20 | 5 |
| 20 | Kochi United | 10 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 4:23 | 5 |
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