Kitakyushu vs FC Ryukyu: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
FC Ryukyu travel to face Kitakyushu on Sunday 29 March in the J2 League, with Mikuni World Stadium Kitakyushu the venue – the ball rolls at 06:00 WAT.
Current form
Kitakyushu, last 5: WLLLL Their latest outing: 1–0 win over Renofa Yamaguchi, away. Scoring is the worry: just 0.8 goals a game.
FC Ryukyu, last 3: WLL Their latest outing: 3–2 win over Oita Trinita, away. Goals for and against: 1.3 scored, 2.3 conceded per game.
Momentum favours FC Ryukyu, collecting 1.0 points per game to 0.5 for Kitakyushu.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Kitakyushu 1.4 xG, FC Ryukyu 1.2 xG – a total near 2.7. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 49%, GG 60%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Kitakyushu 42%, draw 27%, FC Ryukyu 31%.
GG/NG: GG (60%) at 1.67.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 1.5 goals (73%, odds 1.30). Most likely score in line with that pick: Kitakyushu 1–1 FC Ryukyu. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Kitakyushu42%fair 2.39 · @2.10
Draw27%fair 3.70 · @3.10
FC Ryukyu31%fair 3.21 · @3.35
2.67Expected goals
1.42Kitakyushu xG
1.25FC Ryukyu xG
60%Both score
49%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–112%
1–010%
2–19%
0–19%
1–28%
2–07%
From our goals model: Kitakyushu 1.4 – 1.2 FC Ryukyu expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Team ratings (Betarazi)
Kitakyushu
FC Ryukyu
Attack vs J2 League average
-16%
-19%
Goals conceded vs average
+22%
+8%
Our expected goals here
1.27
1.18
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✓
42%
2.39
2.10
Double chance
Either team to win✓
73%
1.37
1.28
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
60%
1.67
1.67
Draw no bet
Kitakyushu (draw no bet)✓
57%
1.75
–
Asian handicap
FC Ryukyu +1 (Asian handicap)
75%
1.33
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✗
73%
1.36
1.30
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✓
51%
1.98
1.83
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
72%
1.39
1.30
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
87%
1.15
–
First team to score
Kitakyushu to score first✓
50%
2.02
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✓
42%
2.36
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Kitakyushu / FT Kitakyushu✗
24%
4.15
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
9%
11.44
–
Recent results
Kitakyushu – last 6
WLLLLL
22 Mar
@ Renofa Yamaguchi
1–0
W
14 Mar
@ Sagan Tosu
0–1
L
7 Mar
vs Tegevajaro Miyazaki
2–3
L
28 Feb
vs Biwako Shiga
1–2
L
22 Feb
@ Roasso Kumamoto
1–4
L
15 Feb
@ Oita Trinita
0–2
L
0.8Scored / game
2.0Conceded / game
50%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
FC Ryukyu – last 3
WLL
21 Mar
@ Oita Trinita
3–2
W
28 Feb
vs Tegevajaro Miyazaki
0–2
L
15 Feb
@ Kagoshima United
1–3
L
1.3Scored / game
2.3Conceded / game
67%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Kitakyushu and FC Ryukyu.
What is the prediction for Kitakyushu vs FC Ryukyu?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 73% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.30.
Who will win Kitakyushu vs FC Ryukyu?
On our numbers Kitakyushu have a 42% chance of winning, the draw 27% and FC Ryukyu 31%.
How many goals will there be in Kitakyushu vs FC Ryukyu?
We expect about 2.7 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 49% likely and both teams score 60% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Kitakyushu vs FC Ryukyu?
Our predicted score is Kitakyushu 1–1 FC Ryukyu, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.7 goals in total.
When is Kitakyushu vs FC Ryukyu?
Kitakyushu vs FC Ryukyu (J2 League) kicks off on Sunday 29 March 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.