Mark your calendars: Ryukyu vs Kochi United goes live on Sunday, November 15, 2026 at 08:00 in what promises to be a thrilling Japan. Division 3 encounter. Venue: Home Arena, Germany. Referee Christian Dingert has been selected to oversee proceedings. The weather forecast reads: Cool and dry, 12Β°C. Key absences could shape this game β€” Zimmermann is a concern for Ryukyu, while Schmitt may miss out for Kochi United. These two sides have a rich history: Kochi United 4 - 4 Ryukyu (2021). Kochi United 4 - 2 Ryukyu (2025). Kochi United 4 - 3 Ryukyu (2023). Kochi United 3 - 2 Ryukyu (2021). Kochi United 4 - 4 Ryukyu (2022). We're going with 0:1 as our predicted scoreline.