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Kagoshima United vs Ryukyu

Japan Japan

J3 League Shiranami Stadium, Kagoshima
Sat, Sep 5, 2026
VS
10:00 AM
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AI Match Summary

Kagoshima United host Ryukyu in the J3 League. This has the makings of an open, high-scoring game. Recent numbers: Kagoshima United at 1.5 goals for, 0.83 against; Ryukyu at 1.14 for, 1.86 against. Past meetings favor Kagoshima United slightly — 3-1-1 in wins/losses/draws. They last met on May 3, 2026, ending 1:2. xG projections (2.13 - 1.19) back Kagoshima United to edge this. The model tips Over 2.5 goals in this one.

Win Probability Meter

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

52%
Kagoshima United
20%
Draws
28%
Ryukyu
Draw rate projection: 20% Favored: Kagoshima United

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

52% / Medium Confidence
  • Look at the last few games and Kagoshima United come out ahead of Ryukyu on wins alone.
  • Kagoshima United are the model's pick here, at 70%.
  • This is a straightforward league game — the season-long numbers should hold up.
  • High conversion rates suggest a high-scoring game (Over 2.5 Probability: 78%).

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 92%
Over 1.5 Goals 82%
Over 2.5 Goals 78%
Over 3.5 Goals 44%
Over 4.5 Goals 20%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 72.2%
Kagoshima United Clean Sheet 20%
Ryukyu Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Kagoshima United Ryukyu
Matches Played 30 29
Wins 19 9
Draws 3 3
Losses 8 17
Goals Scored 1.5 1.14
Goals Conceded 0.83 1.86
Expected Goals (xG) 2.13 1.19
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

May 3, 2026 J2/J3 League
Ryukyu vs Kagoshima United
1:2
Feb 15, 2026 J2/J3 League
Kagoshima United vs Ryukyu
3:1
Nov 23, 2025 J3 League
Kagoshima United vs Ryukyu
1:1
May 6, 2025 J3 League
Ryukyu vs Kagoshima United
1:2
Nov 11, 2023 J3 League
Ryukyu vs Kagoshima United
2:0

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Kagoshima United 67 / 100
Ryukyu 14 / 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
Kagoshima United Ryukyu

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Kagoshima United Win (1)
Secondary Pick Over 2.5 Goals or BTTS Yes
Correct Score 2:1
BTTS Outcome Yes (GG)
Over/Under Pick Over 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Ryukyu has conceded goals in 90% of their last 29 outings.

Kagoshima United went unbeaten in 5 of their last 5 games.

Attacking prowess: Kagoshima United scored in 73% of their last 30 outings.

These sides typically produce 2.80 goals when they meet.

Scoring Trends

Kagoshima United VS Ryukyu
2.25 Goals Scored 2
0.38 Goals Conceded 2
63% Over 1.5 88%
50% Over 2.5 88%
38% Over 3.5 50%

Recent Form & Match History

Kagoshima United

(Home)
29 Aug
Kamatamare Sanuki
3 : 4
Kagoshima United
26 Aug
Albirex Niigata
0 : 4
Kagoshima United
22 Aug
Kagoshima United
0 : 0
Gifu
19 Aug
Kagoshima United
2 : 1
Renofa Yamaguchi
16 Aug
Nara Club
1 : 3
Kagoshima United
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Ryukyu

(Away)
29 Aug
Ryukyu
2 : 1
SC Sagamihara
22 Aug
FC Osaka
2 : 2
Ryukyu
15 Aug
Renofa Yamaguchi
1 : 0
Ryukyu
17 Jul
Ryukyu
5 : 4
Urawa Reds
07 Jun
Fukushima United
2 : 1
Ryukyu
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League Standings

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Gifu 4 3 1 0 14:1 10
2 Ehime 4 3 1 0 11:3 10
3 Kagoshima United 4 3 1 0 8:4 10
4 SC Sagamihara 4 2 1 1 7:4 7
5 Gainare Tottori 4 2 1 1 4:6 7
6 FC Osaka 4 1 3 0 7:5 6
7 Nagano Parceiro 4 2 0 2 5:6 6
8 Reilac Shiga 4 2 0 2 6:8 6
9 Kumamoto 4 1 2 1 2:1 5
10 Tochigi SC 4 1 2 1 6:8 5
11 Ryukyu 3 1 1 1 4:4 4
12 Kamatamare Sanuki 4 1 1 2 6:7 4
13 Renofa Yamaguchi 4 1 1 2 2:4 4
14 Nara Club 4 1 1 2 7:10 4
15 Kochi United 4 1 1 2 2:10 4
16 Giravanz Kitakyushu 3 0 3 0 3:3 3
17 Matsumoto Yamaga 4 0 3 1 5:6 3
18 Kanazawa 4 1 0 3 7:9 3
19 Thespakusatsu Gunma 4 1 0 3 5:9 3
20 Fukushima United 4 0 1 3 7:10 1
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