The defensive record is uneven: Kochi United kept 1 clean sheets in five recorded completed games, compared with 3 for SC Sagamihara. Kochi United most recently played Gainare Tottori (0-0) and previously Kagoshima United (1-3); SC Sagamihara most recently played Tochigi SC (0-0) and previously FC Gifu (1-2). These are separate opponents and results, not head-to-head evidence. For this fixture I would watch whether Kochi United can prevent an early concession. The shutout count records outcomes only; it cannot establish chance quality or a likely goal total. Unconfirmed lineups leave that question open.