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Azul Claro Numazu hosts Giravanz Kitakyushu in a crucial J.League 3 encounter on July 26, 2025, with both teams seeking vital points. Numazu currently sits 19th with 19 points after inconsistent form (W1 D1 L3 last five), while Kitakyushu occupies 9th position with 27 points despite recent struggles (W1 L4 last five). The historical record favors Numazu with 4 wins in 7 meetings, though both sides enter with identical "Bad" CheckForm ratings. This match carries significant implications near the relegation zone, with Numazu fighting to escape the drop and Kitakyushu aiming to solidify their playoff position.
Azul Claro Numazu shows inconsistent form with one win, one draw, and three losses in their last five matches. Their 4-0 victory against Kochi United SC demonstrates potential, but defensive vulnerabilities surfaced in recent defeats including a 4-3 loss to Gainare Tottori. Currently positioned 19th in J.League 3, they'll need improved consistency to climb away from relegation danger.
Date | Opponent | Result | Score |
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Sat Jul 19 | Gainare Tottori | Loss | 4-3 |
Sat Jul 12 | Kagoshima United | Draw | 0-0 |
Sat Jul 05 | Kochi United SC | Win | 4-0 |
Sat Jun 28 | SC Sagamihara | Loss | 3-1 |
Sat Jun 21 | FC Ryukyu | Loss | 0-2 |
Giravanz Kitakyushu's form has been concerning with four losses in their last five matches. Their sole 3-1 victory against Tegevajaro Miyazaki shows attacking capability, but defensive frailties were exposed in heavy defeats including 4-0 to Nara Club. Sitting 9th in the table, they'll aim to regain stability to maintain their promotion playoff position.
Date | Opponent | Result | Score |
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Mon Jul 21 | Tegevajaro Miyazaki | Win | 3-1 |
Wed Jul 16 | Avispa Fukuoka | Loss | 4-2 |
Sat Jul 12 | Tochigi City FC | Loss | 3-1 |
Sat Jul 05 | Nara Club | Loss | 4-0 |
Sat Jun 28 | Gainare Tottori | Loss | 2-1 |
Azul Claro Numazu holds a clear historical advantage with 4 wins in 7 encounters against Giravanz Kitakyushu, who have managed just 2 victories. The last five meetings produced 3 wins for Numazu and 1 for Kitakyushu, with 60% of historical matches featuring both teams scoring. Most recently, Kitakyushu secured a narrow 1-0 home win in June 2025. Numazu will aim to leverage their home advantage in this fixture where they've won 3 of 5 recent meetings. prepared detailed predictions for this Azul Claro Numazu-Giravanz Kitakyushu clash .
Date | Competition | Result |
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Sat Jun 14 | J.League 3 | Giravanz Kitakyushu 1-0 Azul Claro Numazu |
Sat Nov 02 | J.League 3 | Giravanz Kitakyushu 1-1 Azul Claro Numazu |
Sat Mar 16 | J.League 3 | Azul Claro Numazu 1-0 Giravanz Kitakyushu |
Sat Sep 16 | J.League 3 | Azul Claro Numazu 0-1 Giravanz Kitakyushu |
Sat Jul 01 | J.League 3 | Azul Claro Numazu 2-1 Giravanz Kitakyushu |
Betting Analysis
by Oscar Hasley, Football Betting Analyst
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Giravanz Kitakyushu holds a significant advantage in the standings, positioned 9th with 27 points from 20 matches. Azul Claro Numazu faces relegation concerns in 19th place with 19 points from 21 games. Kitakyushu's goal difference (-2) outperforms Numazu's (-3), though both teams have struggled defensively. With 9 points separating the sides, Numazu desperately needs a win to close the gap, while Kitakyushu aims to strengthen their promotion playoff position. Both teams currently sit in playoff/relegation zones, making this match critical for their respective season objectives.
7 | Giravanz Kitakyushu | 21 | 9 | 3 | 9 | 22:22 | 30 | ||
20 | Azul Claro Numazu | 21 | 3 | 9 | 9 | 21:24 | 18 |
Azul Claro Numazu
Victories
Draws
Victories
Giravanz Kitakyushu
label | first team | second team |
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Victories | 4 | 2 |
Scored goals | 9 | 4 |
Average per game | 1.29 | 0.57 |
The biggest victory | 4-0 | 0-1 |
Bookmaker | X | 2 |
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Azul Claro Numazu relies heavily on their midfield trio for creativity and goal contributions. K. Fujiwara provides dynamic playmaking with a team-high 25 key passes, while Y. Tsukegi offers box-to-box energy and goal threat. R. Kobayashi adds depth in midfield rotations, though with limited minutes.
Playmaker with 1 goal, 1 assist and team-leading 25 key passes in 10 appearances
Scored 3 goals in 20 appearances with 79.79% pass accuracy and 54.17% duel success
Rotation player with 64.29% pass accuracy in limited minutes (165 across 4 appearances)
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The match takes place on Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 09:00 UTC at an unconfirmed venue.
In 7 historical meetings, Azul Claro Numazu has won 4 times while Giravanz Kitakyushu has won 2 matches. There has been 1 draw with Azul scoring 9 goals versus Kitakyushu's 4 goals (1.29 vs 0.57 average per match).
Azul Claro Numazu sits 19th with 19 points while Giravanz Kitakyushu is 9th with 9 points after 21 matches played in the competition.
Azul Claro Numazu likely uses 4-2-3-1 formation with players including D. Ichimaru, Y. Tsukegi, and Weverton. Giravanz Kitakyushu is expected to field a 4-2-3-1 formation featuring K. Fujiwara, R. Higashi, and K. Sugiyama.
Both teams have "Bad" form ratings. Azul Claro Numazu has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses in their last 5 matches. Giravanz Kitakyushu has 1 win and 4 losses in their last 5 matches.
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Recent headlines include: "Azul Claro Numazu looking to extend their home form", "Giravanz Kitakyushu aim to climb up the table", and "Key players return for crucial fixture".
For Azul Claro Numazu, watch midfielders K. Fujiwara (7.5 rating) and Y. Tsukegi (7.2 rating) who contribute significantly to attacking play. Giravanz Kitakyushu's lineup features several regular starters but no standout statistical performers.
This J.League 3 encounter features two teams with identical defensive records but contrasting league positions. While Giravanz Kitakyushu sits 10 places higher in the table, both sides come into this match with poor recent form. Azul Claro Numazu holds the historical advantage in head-to-head matchups, having won 4 of the previous 7 encounters. Key midfielders Fujiwara and Tsukegi will be crucial for the home side's attacking efforts. With both teams conceding just 0.85 goals per game on average, this could be a tightly contested match decided by midfield battles and set-piece execution.
Gary Redknapp
Football Analyst
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label | first team | second team |
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Victories | 0 | 0 |
Scored goals | 0 | 0 |
Average per game | 0 | 0 |
The biggest victory | 0 | 0 |
Bookmaker | X | 2 |
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