Kitakyushu vs Biwako Shiga: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Saturday 28 February the J2 League brings Kitakyushu against Biwako Shiga at Mikuni World Stadium Kitakyushu. Kick-off: 06:00 WAT.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Kitakyushu 1.5 xG, Biwako Shiga 1.1 xG – a total near 2.6. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 48%, GG 57%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Kitakyushu 48%, draw 26%, Biwako Shiga 25%.
Lower-risk option: Kitakyushu or draw (75%) at 1.20.
GG/NG: GG (57%) at 1.77.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Under 3.5 goals (73%, odds 1.28). Most likely score in line with that pick: Kitakyushu 1–1 Biwako Shiga. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Kitakyushu48%fair 2.06 · @1.85
Draw26%fair 3.80 · @3.25
Biwako Shiga25%fair 3.97 · @3.85
2.60Expected goals
1.50Kitakyushu xG
1.11Biwako Shiga xG
57%Both score
48%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–112%
1–011%
2–19%
2–08%
0–18%
0–07%
From our goals model: Kitakyushu 1.5 – 1.1 Biwako Shiga expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Team ratings (Betarazi)
Kitakyushu
Biwako Shiga
Attack vs J2 League average
-16%
-23%
Goals conceded vs average
+22%
+14%
Our expected goals here
1.34
1.13
Our own ratings from every J2 League result in the last 14 months, recent games counting more. Attack +20% = scores 20% more than an average side; goals conceded −20% = a tighter defence than average. They feed into every chance on this page.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Kitakyushu to win✗
48%
2.06
1.85
Double chance
Kitakyushu or draw✗
75%
1.34
1.20
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
57%
1.74
1.77
Draw no bet
Kitakyushu (draw no bet)✗
66%
1.52
–
Asian handicap
Biwako Shiga +1 (Asian handicap)✓
70%
1.43
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
72%
1.40
1.33
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✗
52%
1.91
1.77
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
73%
1.37
1.28
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
88%
1.14
–
First team to score
Kitakyushu to score first✗
53%
1.88
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
43%
2.33
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Kitakyushu / FT Kitakyushu✗
27%
3.64
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
9%
10.90
–
Recent results
Kitakyushu – last 2
LL
22 Feb
@ Roasso Kumamoto
1–4
L
15 Feb
@ Oita Trinita
0–2
L
0.5Scored / game
3.0Conceded / game
50%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Biwako Shiga – last 2
LL
25 Feb
@ Oita Trinita
0–2
L
15 Feb
@ Renofa Yamaguchi
1–2
L
0.5Scored / game
2.0Conceded / game
50%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Kitakyushu and Biwako Shiga.
What is the prediction for Kitakyushu vs Biwako Shiga?
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 73% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.28.
Who will win Kitakyushu vs Biwako Shiga?
On our numbers Kitakyushu have a 48% chance of winning, the draw 26% and Biwako Shiga 25%.
How many goals will there be in Kitakyushu vs Biwako Shiga?
We expect about 2.6 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 48% likely and both teams score 57% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Kitakyushu vs Biwako Shiga?
Our predicted score is Kitakyushu 1–1 Biwako Shiga, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.6 goals in total.
When is Kitakyushu vs Biwako Shiga?
Kitakyushu vs Biwako Shiga (J2 League) kicks off on Saturday 28 February 2026 at 06:00 (West Africa Time) at Mikuni World Stadium Kitakyushu.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.