Arena today In play113 16:27 WAT18+
Japan J3 League Sun 8 Nov 2026 · Egao Kenko Stadium Full time

Roasso Kumamoto

WWWDL
1–2
Half-time 1–0

Renofa Yamaguchi

WLWLD
45%P(1)22%P(X)33%P(2)
λ home
1.30
λ away
1.07
Σλ total
2.37
P(over 2.5)
47%
P(BTTS)
56%
Modal score
1–1 13.0%

Roasso Kumamoto vs Renofa Yamaguchi prediction & xG model: Under 2.5 goals

Graded on the 90-minute score: the pick missed ✗

Model sheet

How the numbers for Roasso Kumamoto v Renofa Yamaguchi are calculated

Every figure on this page comes from the steps below – nothing is adjusted by hand.

1

Expected goals (λ)

Ratings fitted to league results (16 and 16 matches). 1.00 = average attack or defence.

League avg goalsAttackOpp. defenceλ (ratings)
Roasso Kumamoto (home)1.520.900.700.95
Renofa Yamaguchi (away)1.231.030.690.88

λhome = μhome × Atthome × Defaway = 1.52 × 0.90 × 0.70 ≈ 0.95

Total-goals sourceEstimateWeight
Team ratings1.8345%
Statistical xG feed1.9325%
Over/under 2.5 price2.7430%
Blended total λ2.37100%

Split by team strength and the 1X2 balance → λhome = 1.30, λaway = 1.07

2

Poisson goal distributions

P(k goals) = e−λ · λk ÷ k!

Roasso Kumamoto λ = 1.30
027.2%
135.4%
223.1%
310.0%
43.3%
5+1.1%
Renofa Yamaguchi λ = 1.07
034.4%
136.7%
219.6%
37.0%
41.9%
5+0.5%
3

Score grid

Each cell = P(home goals) × P(away goals). Below the diagonal is a home win, the diagonal a draw, above it an away win.

Roa \ Ren012345+
09.410.05.31.90.5·
112136.92.50.7·
27.98.54.51.6··
33.43.72.00.7··
41.11.20.6···
5+······
Σ home-win cells
41.9%
Σ draw cells
27.6%
Σ away-win cells
30.4%
Most probable score
1–1 · 13.0%
4

Blending with the market

Our ratings grid is combined with the statistical feed (60 / 40), then blended with the bookmaker's margin-free probabilities (58 / 42) so late team news is not missed.

OutcomeRatingsFeedMarket*Final
1 Roasso Kumamoto34.7%47.0%41.2%44.6%
X Draw34.2%18.0%28.4%22.4%
2 Renofa Yamaguchi31.1%35.0%30.4%33.1%

Bookmaker margin (overround) on 1X2: Σ(1 ÷ odds) = 1.123 → 12.3% removed before blending (*market column).

5

Every market: fair odds, implied probability and EV

Fair odds = 1 ÷ p · Implied = 1 ÷ odds (margin included) · EV = p × odds − 1 · positive EV only when p > implied

SelectionpFairBest oddsImpliedEVAdd
1X2
1 · Roasso Kumamoto44.6%2.242.1646.3%-3.7%
X · Draw22.4%4.473.1431.8%-29.8%
2 · Renofa Yamaguchi33.1%3.022.9334.1%-3.1%
Double chance
1X66.9%1.491.2878.1%-14.3%
X255.4%1.801.5265.8%-15.8%
1277.6%1.291.2580.0%-2.9%
Draw no bet
DNB Roasso Kumamoto57.4%1.74–––
DNB Renofa Yamaguchi42.6%2.35–––
Goal lines
Over 1.571.3%1.401.2282.0%-13.1%
Under 1.528.7%3.483.4828.7%+0.0%
Over 2.546.9%2.131.7856.2%-16.6%
Under 2.5 pick53.1%1.881.8952.9%+0.4%
Over 3.526.7%3.742.8335.3%-24.4%
Under 3.573.3%1.361.3375.2%-2.6%
Both teams to score
BTTS yes56.3%1.781.6261.7%-8.8%
BTTS no43.7%2.292.0848.1%-9.2%
Half-time
HT 130.8%3.25–––
HT X45.4%2.20–––
HT 223.8%4.19–––
6

The selection

Model pickUnder 2.5 goals
Probability53.1%
Fair odds1.88
Best odds1.89
EV per unit+0.4%

EV = 0.531 × 1.89 − 1 = +0.004 · Kelly f* = (b·p − q) ÷ b = 0.005 → quarter-Kelly, capped at 2%: 0.1% of bankroll

A guide to sizing, not advice. Graded on the 90-minute score. 18+.

Recent form, in numbers

last 6 matches · 90-minute scores
MetricRoasso KumamotoRenofa Yamaguchi
SequenceLDWWWLDLWLWW
Matches66
W-D-L3-1-23-1-2
Points per match1.671.67
Goals for / match1.671.17
Goals against / match1.000.83
Over 2.567%17%
BTTS50%33%
Clean sheets33%50%
Failed to score17%17%

What the numbers say

by Ade Ola, Winning Arena analyst

1X2 probabilities

Slight home preference: Roasso Kumamoto 45%, draw 22%, Renofa Yamaguchi 33%. Standings: Roasso Kumamoto 8th on 24, Renofa Yamaguchi 5th on 30.

Form

Roasso Kumamoto have three wins from their last six (L D W W W L). Latest: 1–2 away at Osaka. Per match: 1.7 scored, 1.0 conceded.

Renofa Yamaguchi have three wins from their last six (D L W L W W). Latest: 1–1 at home to Kagoshima United. Per match: 1.2 scored, 0.8 conceded. 3 shut-outs in that run.

Expected goals (xG)

xG Roasso Kumamoto 1.30 · Renofa Yamaguchi 1.07 · total 2.37. Balanced goal lines: over 2.5 47%, BTTS 56%.

Model selection (graded)

Pre-match selection: Under 2.5 goals, probability 53%, odds 1.89 v fair 1.88. Most probable score: Roasso Kumamoto 1–0 Renofa Yamaguchi. Graded at 90 minutes. 18+ – bet within your means.

Head-to-head

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J3 League table

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#TeamPWDLGDPts
1FC Gifu171025+1432
2Nara Club161024+1232
3Kagoshima United16943+1031
4Sagamihara17944+1031
5Renofa Yamaguchi16934+930
6Osaka16853+1129
7Ehime FC16925+629
8Roasso Kumamoto16664+624
9Kanazawa16727+723
10Parceiro Nagano16727+123
11FC Ryukyu16727023
12Kitakyushu17647-222
13Fukushima United17638-121
14Tochigi SC16565-121
15Matsumoto Yamaga17467-318
16Biwako Shiga16529-917
17Gainare Tottori16439-1515
18Kamatamare Sanuki164210-1014
19Thespakusatsu Gunma174112-1913
20Kochi United162311-269

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Winning Arena prediction for Roasso Kumamoto vs Renofa Yamaguchi?

The Model pick is Under 2.5 goals with a model probability of 53, priced around 1.89 by the bookmakers.

What are the Roasso Kumamoto v Renofa Yamaguchi probabilities?

Roasso Kumamoto win 45%, draw 22%, Renofa Yamaguchi win 33%.

What is the most probable score for Roasso Kumamoto vs Renofa Yamaguchi?

Roasso Kumamoto 1–0 Renofa Yamaguchi is the highest cell in the Poisson grid.

What is the xG for Roasso Kumamoto vs Renofa Yamaguchi?

Roasso Kumamoto 1.30, Renofa Yamaguchi 1.07 – over 2.5 at 47%, BTTS at 56%.

What time is Roasso Kumamoto vs Renofa Yamaguchi?

Sunday 8 November 2026, 05:00 WAT, at Egao Kenko Stadium – J3 League.