Both these teams have struggled so far, but three points in this important fixture would certainly help. Get ready for Giravanz Kitakyushu - Omiya Ardija!
- Giravanz Kitakyushu have the the worst goal difference (-11) in J2-League
- Omiya Ardija have the most dropped points from leading position (13) in J2-League
Both teams have had enough rest since their last competitive action. Let's hope for an energetic game!
These teams have little in common geographically as Omiya Ardija have to travel 1000 kilometers to reach their opponents. The trip home will be especially long if the match ends in defeat.
Giravanz Kitakyushu form and stats
The home fans haven’t been spoiled with victories in the J2-League this season. Giravanz Kitakyushu, who have the the worst goal difference (-11) in J2-League, have only managed 0 wins, 3 draws and 4 losses from their games here at Mikuni World Stadium. With seven home J2-League games in a row without a win, the Kitakyushu fans could feel they are not getting value for their money. It remains to be seen whether this unfortunate streak, which started after the Albirex Niigata game long ago, can be stopped today.
Stress levels are on the rise for Kitakyushu's attacking players as they have now played 180 minutes without scoring in a league game. T. Tomiyama was their last goal scorer.
The fans are hoping that Kitakyushu will strike back in this match, putting things right after the 0-2 away loss in the J2-League game against Tokyo Verdy (placed 14th).
Before that game, the home loss against V-Varen Nagasaki with the scoreline 0-1.Kitakyushu aren't scoring a lot here at Mikuni World Stadium in the league, with only 4 goals from 7 games. Kitakyushu's goalkeeper has had to pick the ball out of their own net 10 times. For more goal stats, check the Statistics tab above.
Omiya Ardija form and stats
There's been little loot from Omiya Ardija's travels as they have only collected 7 points from 7 away games in the J2-League. Omiya Ardija only have 1 win to counter their 2 defeats and 4 draws. Visiting Omiya Ardija has seen their last two away games both end with a tied score and one point each.
Ardija's last game was the home draw against Fagiano Okayama (0-0).
Before that, Omiya Ardija travelled to ThespaKusatsu Gunma and returned home with a draw after the game finished 1-1.The visiting Ardija have scored more than one goal per away game in the league so far. The grand total is 7 goals from 7 games. Ardija have conceded 8 goals in these away matches.
Head 2 Head
H2H stats regardless of arena (last four matches): Kitakyushu one win, zero draws and Omiya Ardija three victories. As for goals, three matches ended with three or more goals (over 2,5), one game had two or less.Top Goalscorers
  T. Tomiyama 4 goals |  N. Haskić 4 goals |  D. Takahashi 3 goals |
Giravanz Kitakyushu missing players
Omiya Ardija missing players
| Giravanz Kitakyushu | Omiya Ardija | ||||||
| Total | Home | vs | Statistics | Stat | vs | Away | Total |
| 14 | 7 | 1 | Played | P | 2 | 7 | 14 |
| 2 | 0 | 0 | Won | W | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 5 | 3 | 1 | Drew | D | 1 | 4 | 5 |
| 7 | 4 | 0 | Lost | L | 1 | 2 | 7 |
| 11 | 4 | 0 | Scored | S | 2 | 7 | 14 |
| 22 | 10 | 0 | Conceded | C | 3 | 8 | 17 |
| 86% | 71% | 0% | Over 0.5 | O 0.5 | 100% | 71% | 79% |
| 71% | 57% | 0% | Over 1.5 | O 1.5 | 100% | 71% | 64% |
| 36% | 43% | 0% | Over 2.5 | O 2.5 | 50% | 43% | 43% |
| 14% | 14% | 0% | Over 3.5 | O 3.5 | 0% | 14% | 21% |
| 14% | 14% | 0% | Over 4.5 | O 4.5 | 0% | 14% | 14% |
| 57% | 57% | 0% | BTTS | BTTS | 100% | 71% | 50% |
| 21% | 29% | 100% | Clean Sheets | C S | 0% | 29% | 29% |
| 36% | 43% | 100% | Failed to Score | F T | 0% | 29% | 43% |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners for (avg) | C F | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | Corners against (avg) | C A | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 0.7 | 0.6 | 1 | Yellow cards (avg) | Y C | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.5 |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | Red cards | R C | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 6.9 | 7.3 | 8 | Shots (avg) | S ( | 11 | 7.8 | 7.6 |
| 2.5 | 2.6 | 2 | Shots on Target (avg) | S O | 4.5 | 3.2 | 2.9 |
| 31% | 22% | 0% | Goal Efficiency | G E | 22% | 32% | 34% |
- Giravanz Kitakyushu have conceded at least twice as many goals as they have scored at home.
- Giravanz Kitakyushu have played more matches over 2,5 goals home than away.
- Giravanz Kitakyushu have the fewest points (3) at home in J2-League
- Giravanz Kitakyushu have the the worst goal difference (-11) in J2-League
- Giravanz Kitakyushu have yet to win a game at home.
- Omiya Ardija have the most dropped points from leading position (13) in J2-League
| Total | Home | Away | |||||||||||||||||||
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | MP | W | D | L | F | A | +/- | P |
| 1 | Albirex Niigata | 14 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 32 | 11 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 14 | 1 | 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 18 | 10 | 21 | 33 |
| 2 | Ryukyu | 14 | 10 | 3 | 1 | 25 | 10 | 8 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 13 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 6 | 15 | 33 |
| 3 | Kyoto Sanga | 14 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 25 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 2 | 15 | 32 |
| 4 | Jubilo Iwata | 14 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 24 | 19 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 16 | 12 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 26 |
| 5 | Ventforet Kofu | 14 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 20 | 12 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 25 |
| 6 | Machida Zelvia | 14 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 19 | 14 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 6 | 5 | 24 |
| 7 | Mito Hollyhock | 14 | 6 | 1 | 7 | 19 | 17 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 10 | 11 | 2 | 19 |
| 8 | Blaublitz Akita | 14 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 12 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 10 | 0 | 19 |
| 9 | JEF United | 14 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 14 | 15 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 7 | -1 | 19 |
| 10 | Zweigen Kanazawa | 14 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 15 | 16 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 7 | -1 | 18 |
| 11 | Renofa Yamaguchi | 14 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 12 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 6 | -2 | 18 |
| 12 | Matsumoto Yamaga | 14 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 14 | 18 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 11 | -4 | 18 |
| 13 | V-Varen Nagasaki | 14 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 16 | 22 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 11 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 7 | 11 | -6 | 18 |
| 14 | Tokyo Verdy | 14 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 19 | 26 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 16 | 12 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 14 | -7 | 18 |
| 15 | Montedio Yamagata | 14 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 12 | 14 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 4 | -2 | 17 |
| 16 | Fagiano Okayama | 14 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 11 | 13 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 7 | -2 | 16 |
| 17 | Tochigi | 14 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 15 | 20 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 12 | -5 | 14 |
| 18 | Omiya Ardija | 14 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 14 | 17 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 8 | -3 | 11 |
| 19 | Ehime | 14 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 13 | 20 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 10 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 10 | -7 | 11 |
| 20 | Sagamihara | 14 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 10 | 20 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 13 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 7 | -10 | 11 |
| 21 | ThespaKusatsu Gunma | 14 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 10 | 20 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 10 | -10 | 11 |
| 22 | Giravanz Kitakyushu | 14 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 11 | 22 | 7 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 12 | -11 | 11 |