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Renofa Yamaguchi vs Kumamoto Prediction & H2H Stats

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J2/J3 League Ishin Me-Life Stadium, Yamaguchi
Sat, May 23, 2026
1 - 2
05:00 AM
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Match Events

25' Event
Oiwa K.
Assist: Misawa N.
40'
Wakasa Y.
44'
Bae Jeong-Min

AI Match Summary

The J2/J3 League game between Renofa Yamaguchi and Kumamoto finished 1-2, a result that aligned with the model's pre-match lean toward Kumamoto.

Win Probability Meter

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

39%
Renofa Yamaguchi
30%
Draws
31%
Kumamoto
Draw rate projection: 30% Favored: Renofa Yamaguchi

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

39% / Low Confidence
  • Kumamoto haven't matched Renofa Yamaguchi's recent run of results.
  • Model gives Renofa Yamaguchi a 39% chance of winning this.
  • Regular J2/J3 League form gives a decent read on both sides.
  • 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 85%
Over 1.5 Goals 75.5%
Over 2.5 Goals 25%
Over 3.5 Goals 22%
Over 4.5 Goals 10%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 29.6%
Renofa Yamaguchi Clean Sheet 68%
Kumamoto Clean Sheet 13%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Renofa Yamaguchi Kumamoto
Matches Played 29 30
Wins 15 12
Draws 2 4
Losses 12 14
Goals Scored 1.45 0.93
Goals Conceded 1.28 1.17
Expected Goals (xG) 1.13 1.25
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

May 23, 2026 J2/J3 League
Renofa Yamaguchi vs Kumamoto
1:2
Feb 8, 2026 J2/J3 League
Kumamoto vs Renofa Yamaguchi
2:1
Nov 2, 2025 J2 League
Kumamoto vs Renofa Yamaguchi
0:1
Mar 23, 2025 J2 League
Renofa Yamaguchi vs Kumamoto
0:1
Oct 20, 2024 J2 League
Kumamoto vs Renofa Yamaguchi
1:1

Key Player Impact Analysis

Key performers and expected goal involvement factors

Renofa Yamaguchi Compare

Top Goalscorer Oiwa K.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 0.87
Avg xA / game 0.56

Kumamoto Compare

Top Goalscorer Katori Y.
1 Goals
Avg xG / game 1.14
Avg xA / game 0.69

SokaPicks Momentum Index

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

Renofa Yamaguchi 59 / 100
Kumamoto 22 / 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
Renofa Yamaguchi Kumamoto

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Renofa Yamaguchi 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

Renofa Yamaguchi found the back of the net in 72% of recent matches (29 games).

Defensive concern: Kumamoto conceded in 63% of 30 recent games.

These sides typically produce 2.00 goals when they meet.

Renofa Yamaguchi went unbeaten in 4 of their last 5 games.

Scoring Trends

Renofa Yamaguchi VS Kumamoto
1.38 Goals Scored 1.25
1.25 Goals Conceded 0.88
88% Over 1.5 63%
63% Over 2.5 38%
25% Over 3.5 25%

Recent Form & Match History

Renofa Yamaguchi

(Home)
26 Sept
Renofa Yamaguchi
2 : 2
SC Sagamihara
20 Sept
Kanazawa
1 : 2
Renofa Yamaguchi
12 Sept
Renofa Yamaguchi
2 : 0
Thespakusatsu Gunma
05 Sept
Gainare Tottori
0 : 3
Renofa Yamaguchi
02 Sept
Renofa Yamaguchi
0 : 2
Fujieda MYFC
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Kumamoto

(Away)
29 Sept
Kumamoto
0 : 1
Kawasaki Frontale
26 Sept
Thespakusatsu Gunma
0 : 1
Kumamoto
18 Sept
Kumamoto
0 : 0
Matsumoto Yamaga
12 Sept
Fukushima United
1 : 2
Kumamoto
06 Sept
Kumamoto
2 : 2
Nara Club
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League Standings (Group 1)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Vegalta Sendai 18 16 0 2 37:15 43
2 Blaublitz 18 11 0 7 23:16 35
3 Shonan Bellmare 18 11 0 7 28:20 31
4 Yokohama FC 18 10 0 8 36:28 29
5 SC Sagamihara 18 9 0 9 33:36 28
6 Thespakusatsu Gunma 18 7 0 11 27:39 23
7 Montedio Yamagata 18 8 0 10 22:25 22
8 Tochigi City 18 7 0 11 22:35 21
9 Vanraure 17 5 0 12 16:23 18
10 Tochigi SC 17 5 0 12 24:31 17
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League Standings (Group 2)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Kofu 17 11 0 6 20:12 33
2 Hokkaido Consadole Sapporo 18 11 0 7 28:22 31
3 Iwaki 18 11 0 7 26:20 31
4 Omiya Ardija 18 10 0 8 39:29 30
5 Fujieda MYFC 18 9 0 9 24:23 30
6 Gifu 17 9 0 8 23:25 27
7 Matsumoto Yamaga 18 8 0 10 33:25 26
8 Iwata 18 9 0 9 20:25 25
9 Fukushima United 18 6 0 12 30:43 18
10 Nagano Parceiro 18 5 0 13 17:36 16
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League Standings (Group 3)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Toyama 18 13 0 5 40:26 38
2 Albirex Niigata 18 12 0 6 24:19 35
3 Tokushima 18 11 0 7 38:23 32
4 Kochi United 18 10 0 8 25:23 30
5 Ehime 18 9 0 9 26:20 28
6 Kanazawa 18 10 0 8 20:23 27
7 Nara Club 18 7 0 11 27:36 21
8 FC Osaka 18 6 0 12 18:23 20
9 Imabari 18 6 0 12 15:21 20
10 Kamatamare Sanuki 18 6 0 12 15:34 19
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League Standings (Group 4)

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Tegevajaro Miyazaki 18 15 0 3 35:13 47
2 Kagoshima United 18 12 0 6 27:16 33
3 Sagan Tosu 18 10 0 8 26:18 32
4 Renofa Yamaguchi 18 10 0 8 27:24 29
5 Kumamoto 18 9 0 9 21:21 27
6 Gainare Tottori 18 10 0 8 24:25 27
7 Oita Trinita 18 7 0 11 19:20 22
8 Reilac Shiga 18 7 0 11 16:29 21
9 Ryukyu 18 6 0 12 17:28 17
10 Giravanz Kitakyushu 18 4 0 14 17:35 15
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