Kochi United vs Kanazawa: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Sunday 13 September the J3 League brings Kochi United against Kanazawa at Kochi Haruno Athletic Stadium. Kick-off: 11:00 WAT. In the table, Kochi United are 20th, in the drop zone, on 9 points after 16 matches; Kanazawa are 9th (upper half) with 23. There are 14 points between them, and the seasons have gone in opposite directions.
Current form
Kochi United, last 5: LLLWL Their latest outing: 0–1 defeat to V-varen Nagasaki, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 1 won, 2 lost from 3. Scoring is the worry: just 0.3 goals a game.
Kanazawa, last 5: WWLLL Their latest outing: 1–0 win over FC Gifu, away. Goals for and against: 1.5 scored, 1.8 conceded per game.
Momentum favours Kanazawa, collecting 1.5 points per game to 0.5 for Kochi United.
Head to head
When they last met (24 May 2026) it ended Kanazawa 2–0 Kochi United. The last 2 head-to-heads: Kochi United 1 win, Kanazawa 1, draws 0. Those games averaged 3.5 goals and saw GG land 1 time.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Kochi United 1.4 xG, Kanazawa 1.7 xG – a total near 3.1. That is an open game on paper: 60% for three or more goals, 57% for GG.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Kochi United 33%, draw 23%, Kanazawa 44%.
GG/NG: GG (57%) at 1.83.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (57%, odds 1.83 – longer than our fair 1.75, so there is value too). Most likely score in line with that pick: Kochi United 1–1 Kanazawa. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Kochi United33%fair 3.03 · @2.90
Draw23%fair 4.32 · @3.00
Kanazawa44%fair 2.28 · @2.20
3.10Expected goals
1.42Kochi United xG
1.68Kanazawa xG
57%Both score
60%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–111%
1–29%
2–18%
0–18%
2–26%
1–06%
From our goals model: Kochi United 1.4 – 1.7 Kanazawa expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for Kochi United vs Kanazawa?
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 57% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.83.
Who will win Kochi United vs Kanazawa?
On our numbers Kochi United have a 33% chance of winning, the draw 23% and Kanazawa 44%.
How many goals will there be in Kochi United vs Kanazawa?
We expect about 3.1 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 60% likely and both teams score 57% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Kochi United vs Kanazawa?
Our predicted score is Kochi United 1–1 Kanazawa, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.1 goals in total.
When is Kochi United vs Kanazawa?
Kochi United vs Kanazawa (J3 League) kicks off on Sunday 13 September 2026 at 11:00 (West Africa Time) at Kochi Haruno Athletic Stadium.
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.