Match

Cerezo Osaka vs V-varen Nagasaki: prediction and stats

J1 LeagueRegular Season - 32Kick-off on April 29, 2027 at 10:00 AM (UTC)Yodoko Sakura Stadium, Osaka

Cerezo OsakaV-varen Nagasaki

The Footlab model makes Cerezo Osaka the favourite at 53%, against 24% for a draw and 23% for V-varen Nagasaki. The most likely score is 1-1.

This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy

Probabilities recomputed on Aug 27, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win Cerezo Osaka vs V-varen Nagasaki?

Cerezo Osaka starts as the favourite with a 109-point Elo edge (2,019 vs 1,910).

Cerezo Osaka win53 %
Draw24 %
V-varen Nagasaki win23 %

What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Cerezo Osaka have 9 wins, 4 draws and 2 defeats; V-varen Nagasaki have 6, 2 and 7.

The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.

Cerezo Osaka
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 26, 2026FC Gifu(home)3-1Emperor Cup
Aug 22, 2026Shimizu S-pulse(home)1-0J1 League
Aug 15, 2026Avispa Fukuoka(away)0-3J1 League
Aug 8, 2026Fagiano Okayama(home)2-1J1 League
Jul 29, 2026Borussia Dortmund(home)1-0Friendlies Clubs
V-varen Nagasaki
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 26, 2026Ehime FC(home)3-2Emperor Cup
Aug 21, 2026Kashiwa Reysol(away)2-4J1 League
Aug 15, 2026Fagiano Okayama(away)0-1J1 League
Aug 9, 2026Kyoto Sanga(home)2-1J1 League
Jul 17, 2026Utrecht(away)2-3Friendlies Clubs

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 6 meetings: 5 Cerezo Osaka win(s), 0 draw(s), 1 V-varen Nagasaki win(s).

DateScoreCompetition
May 9, 2026Cerezo Osaka 3-2 V-varen NagasakiJ1 League
Feb 28, 2026V-varen Nagasaki 1-0 Cerezo OsakaJ1 League
Aug 19, 2018V-varen Nagasaki 0-2 Cerezo OsakaJ1 League
May 5, 2018Cerezo Osaka 3-1 V-varen NagasakiJ1 League
Sep 11, 2016Cerezo Osaka 2-0 V-varen NagasakiJ2 League
Jun 8, 2016V-varen Nagasaki 1-2 Cerezo OsakaJ2 League

Last archived meeting: Cerezo Osaka vs V-varen Nagasaki on May 9, 2026

How many goals should we expect?

Cerezo Osaka score 1.9 and concede 1.1 goals per match over their last 15; V-varen Nagasaki score 1.4 and concede 1.6. The model gives a 58% probability of over 2.5 goals and 58% for both teams to score.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
Cerezo Osaka1.91.1410/159/15
V-varen Nagasaki1.41.6210/159/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

Cerezo Osaka sit 6th in J1 League (6 points from 3 matches) and V-varen Nagasaki sit 16th (3 points from 3 matches).

2026-27 standings
#ClubPWDLGFGAPts
6Cerezo Osaka3201346
16V-varen Nagasaki3102463

Verdict, probable XI and verified absences

The full match card recomputes this prediction continuously until kick-off: multi-market verdict, player-by-player probable XI and web-verified absences.

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No odds, no affiliation: the method is published and the accuracy is measured.

How does Footlab compute this prediction?

The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy

Frequently asked questions

Who is the favourite for Cerezo Osaka vs V-varen Nagasaki?
The Footlab model makes Cerezo Osaka the favourite at 53%, against 24% for a draw and 23% for V-varen Nagasaki.
Where and when is Cerezo Osaka vs V-varen Nagasaki played?
Cerezo Osaka vs V-varen Nagasaki is played on April 29, 2027 at 10:00 AM (UTC) at Yodoko Sakura Stadium, in the J1 League.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?
The Footlab model gives a 58% probability of at least three goals in this match.
How reliable is this prediction?
The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.

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