Value bet: Biwako Shiga to win @ 3.10 – our chance 35% vs 32% implied by the price (edge +8%). Bigger price, more risk. Won ✓
Quick tips for this match
ResultKitakyushu to win ✗41% · @2.15
Double chanceEither team to win ✓76% · @1.28
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗57% · @1.85
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✓76% · @1.22
Correct scoreCorrect score 0–1 ✗11% · fair 9.40
Biwako Shiga vs Kitakyushu preview and prediction
The match
Biwako Shiga host Kitakyushu in the J2 League on Sunday 17 May, with kick-off at 07:30 (WAT) at Heiwado HATO Stadium.
Form guide
Biwako Shiga's last 5: LWLLL Most recently they lost to Gainare Tottori 2–3 away. At home they have won 1 and lost 2 of their last 3. Goals have dried up – just 0.8 per game.
Kitakyushu's last 5: LWLWL Most recently they lost to Roasso Kumamoto 1–2 at home. They average 1.0 scored and 1.2 conceded.
Kitakyushu arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.5 points a game against 0.5.
Head to head
The last meeting, on 28 February 2026, finished Kitakyushu 1–2 Biwako Shiga.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.5 goals: 1.2 for Biwako Shiga and 1.3 for Kitakyushu. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 45%, both teams to score at 57%.
Value angle: Biwako Shiga to win at 3.10 – 35% on our numbers against 32% implied by the price.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Under 3.5 goals – a 76% chance at odds of 1.22. Predicted score: Biwako Shiga 1–1 Kitakyushu. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Biwako Shiga35%fair 2.86 · @3.10
Draw24%fair 4.17 · @3.20
Kitakyushu41%fair 2.43 · @2.15
2.52Expected goals
1.20Biwako Shiga xG
1.33Kitakyushu xG
57%Both score
45%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–113%
0–111%
1–010%
1–28%
0–08%
2–18%
From our goals model: Biwako Shiga 1.2 – 1.3 Kitakyushu expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Biwako Shiga vs Kitakyushu?
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 76% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.22.
Who will win Biwako Shiga vs Kitakyushu?
On our numbers Biwako Shiga have a 35% chance of winning, the draw 24% and Kitakyushu 41%.
How many goals will there be in Biwako Shiga vs Kitakyushu?
We expect about 2.5 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 45% likely and both teams score 57% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Biwako Shiga vs Kitakyushu?
Our predicted score is Biwako Shiga 1–1 Kitakyushu, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.5 goals in total.
When is Biwako Shiga vs Kitakyushu?
Biwako Shiga vs Kitakyushu (J2 League) kicks off on Sunday 17 May 2026 at 07:30 (West Africa Time) at Heiwado HATO Stadium.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.