Kitakyushu 21%Draw 26%Kagoshima United 53%Expected goals 0.89 – 1.55
79%
Betarazi pick
Kagoshima United or draw
Very strong pick · fair odds 1.27 · bookmaker 1.22 · Won ✓
9/10Rating
1.22Odds
Picks by market
ResultKagoshima United to win ✓53% · @1.85
Double chanceKagoshima United or draw ✓79% · @1.22
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓57% · @1.83
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✗76% · @1.25
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–2 ✗9% · fair 10.73
Kitakyushu vs Kagoshima United: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
06:00 WAT, Sunday 24 May: Kitakyushu v Kagoshima United in the J2 League, played at Mikuni World Stadium Kitakyushu.
Current form
Kitakyushu, last 5: LLWLW Their latest outing: 0–1 defeat to Biwako Shiga, away. In their own stadium the record reads 1 won, 2 lost from 3. Scoring is the worry: just 0.8 goals a game.
Kagoshima United, last 5: WLLLL Their latest outing: 2–1 win over Roasso Kumamoto, at home. Away from home the record reads 0 won, 3 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.0 scored, 1.2 conceded per game.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Kitakyushu 0.9 xG, Kagoshima United 1.6 xG – a total near 2.4. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 44%, GG 57%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Kitakyushu 21%, draw 26%, Kagoshima United 53%.
Lower-risk option: Kagoshima United or draw (79%) at 1.22.
GG/NG: GG (57%) at 1.83.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Kagoshima United or draw (79%, odds 1.22). Most likely score in line with that pick: Kitakyushu 0–1 Kagoshima United. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Kitakyushu21%fair 4.66 · @3.90
Draw26%fair 3.88 · @3.25
Kagoshima United53%fair 1.89 · @1.85
2.44Expected goals
0.89Kitakyushu xG
1.55Kagoshima United xG
57%Both score
44%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
0–114%
1–112%
0–210%
1–29%
0–09%
1–08%
From our goals model: Kitakyushu 0.9 – 1.6 Kagoshima United expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Team ratings (Betarazi)
Kitakyushu
Kagoshima United
Attack vs J2 League average
-16%
+5%
Goals conceded vs average
+22%
-25%
Our expected goals here
0.88
1.54
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
Kagoshima United to win✓
53%
1.89
1.85
Double chance
Kagoshima United or draw✓
79%
1.27
1.22
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
57%
1.76
1.83
Draw no bet
Kagoshima United (draw no bet)✓
71%
1.41
–
Asian handicap
Kitakyushu +1 (Asian handicap)✗
63%
1.59
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
69%
1.44
1.36
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✗
56%
1.80
1.70
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
76%
1.32
1.25
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✗
90%
1.11
–
First team to score
Kagoshima United to score first
58%
1.72
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
44%
2.28
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Kagoshima United / FT Kagoshima United✓
32%
3.14
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✗
9%
10.73
–
Recent results
Kitakyushu – last 6
LLWLWL
17 May
@ Biwako Shiga
0–1
L
6 May
vs Roasso Kumamoto
1–2
L
3 May
vs Oita Trinita
2–1
W
29 Apr
@ Tegevajaro Miyazaki
0–3
L
18 Apr
@ FC Ryukyu
2–0
W
12 Apr
vs Sagan Tosu
0–1
L
0.8Scored / game
1.3Conceded / game
33%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Kagoshima United – last 6
WLLLLW
17 May
vs Roasso Kumamoto
2–1
W
10 May
@ Biwako Shiga
0–1
L
6 May
vs Oita Trinita
0–1
L
25 Apr
@ Tegevajaro Miyazaki
0–1
L
18 Apr
@ Renofa Yamaguchi
1–2
L
12 Apr
vs Gainare Tottori
3–1
W
1.0Scored / game
1.2Conceded / game
50%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Kitakyushu and Kagoshima United.
What is the prediction for Kitakyushu vs Kagoshima United?
Our pick is Kagoshima United or draw with a 79% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.22.
Who will win Kitakyushu vs Kagoshima United?
On our numbers Kitakyushu have a 21% chance of winning, the draw 26% and Kagoshima United 53%.
How many goals will there be in Kitakyushu vs Kagoshima United?
We expect about 2.4 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 44% likely and both teams score 57% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Kitakyushu vs Kagoshima United?
Our predicted score is Kitakyushu 0–1 Kagoshima United, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.4 goals in total.
When is Kitakyushu vs Kagoshima United?
Kitakyushu vs Kagoshima United (J2 League) kicks off on Sunday 24 May 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.