Our model gives Renofa Yamaguchi a 48% chance to win this one, against 27% for a draw and 25% for Ryūkyū.

Both teams are projected to score in 51% of simulations, against 49% where at least one side is kept off the scoresheet.

The model leans toward over 2.5 total goals, giving it a 45% likelihood against 55% for under 2.5.

Looking at recent form across all competitions, Renofa Yamaguchi have gone over 2.5 goals in 0 of their last 2, and Ryūkyū have done so in 0 of their last 1.