J2/J3 League
⚽ J2/J3 League
Japan • Semi-finals
Sat, 30 May 2026
Ehime FC

Ehime FC

0 - 1
Match Finished
Roasso Kumamoto

Roasso Kumamoto

Ningineer Stadium Matsuyama

Team News & Facts

Ehime FC Ehime FC

  • Current form: LLWLLLWLWWWWLWWLWLL
  • Played 10 home matches this season
  • Averaging 0.9 goals per home game
  • Kept 2 clean sheets at home

Roasso Kumamoto Roasso Kumamoto

  • Current form: WLWWLLLLWLLWWWWLLWW
  • Played 10 away matches this season
  • Averaging 1.1 goals per away game
  • Kept 4 clean sheets away
Ehime FC

Ehime FC

Coach: Takeshi Oki

Starting XI

36
S. Tsuji
5
T. Kuroishi
50
K. Sugiyama
16
K. Hosoya
49
R. Abe
70
R. Maeda
24
K. Miyamoto
14
R. Saito
22
Y. Takemoto
38
S. Hino
17
Y. Taguchi

Substitutes

31 F. Shirasaka
3 K. Yamahara
26 K. Kanazawa
13 Y. Yamashita
39 H. Muto
48 T. Yukutomo
27 K. Funahashi
88 T. Yamaguchi
99 R. Kabayama
Roasso Kumamoto

Roasso Kumamoto

Coach: Tomohiro Katanosaka

Starting XI

23
Y. Sato
4
R. Yakushida
24
T. Ri
26
S. Toda
41
Y. Omoto
8
S. Kamimura
25
K. Nasu
39
S. Aoki
10
Y. Katori
7
K. Fujii
11
Bae Jeong-Min

Substitutes

1 S. Sato
6 W. Iwashita
5 K. Kobayashi
17 S. Nagai
19 R. Watanabe
22 E. Matsuda
27 K. Negishi
14 O. Ishihara
18 M. Handai

Ehime FC vs Roasso Kumamoto — Match Preview Overview

This preview compiles the key context for Ehime FC vs Roasso Kumamoto in the J2/J3 League: recent form, head-to-head, xG trends, injury news, probable lineups, and venue factors. Use it as a fast, structured read before kickoff on Sat, 30 May 2026 08:00.

How to Read This Preview

  • Form & Fixture Difficulty: Results are weighed by opponent strength and home/away split.
  • Head-to-Head: We emphasize meetings with similar coaches and tactical continuity.
  • xG Trends: Rolling indicators for chance creation and chance prevention.
  • Lineups & Roles: Role changes and absences can shift pressing/build-up patterns.
  • Venue Context: Travel, schedule congestion, rest days and pitch profile.

Key Angles for Ehime FC vs Roasso Kumamoto

Watch for tactical asymmetries, set-piece matchups, and transition spaces. Late team news can meaningfully alter expected chance quality; revisit close to kickoff if uncertainty is flagged in the Lineups or Injuries tabs.

Smart Research Habits

  • Cross-check 3/5/10 game samples to avoid small-sample noise.
  • Don’t double-count correlated signals (e.g., form and xG saying the same thing).
  • Track closing line movement for broad market sentiment.