Fukushima United vs Osaka: prediction and stats
J3 LeagueRegular Season - 27Kick-off on March 17, 2027 at 11:00 AM (UTC)TOHO Stadium, Fukushima
The Footlab model makes Osaka the favourite at 38%, against 26% for a draw and 36% for Fukushima United. 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 26, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.
Who will win Fukushima United vs Osaka?
A very open match: only 43 Elo points separate Fukushima United (1,673) and Osaka (1,716).
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Fukushima United have 4 wins, 3 draws and 8 defeats; Osaka have 3, 7 and 5.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 26, 2026 | Yokohama F. Marinos(away) | 0-1 | Emperor Cup |
| Aug 22, 2026 | Gainare Tottori(away) | 1-2 | J3 League |
| Aug 19, 2026 | Oyama(home) | 7-0 | Emperor Cup |
| Aug 15, 2026 | Kanazawa(away) | 3-4 | J3 League |
| Aug 9, 2026 | Kamatamare Sanuki(home) | 1-2 | J3 League |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 26, 2026 | Shimizu S-pulse(away) | 1-2 | Emperor Cup |
| Aug 22, 2026 | FC Ryukyu(home) | 2-2 | J3 League |
| Aug 19, 2026 | Nara Club(away) | 4-1 | Emperor Cup |
| Aug 16, 2026 | Parceiro Nagano(home) | 4-2 | J3 League |
| Aug 8, 2026 | Gainare Tottori(away) | 1-1 | J3 League |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 2 Fukushima United win(s), 0 draw(s), 4 Osaka win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2025 | Fukushima United 0-1 Osaka | J3 League |
| Jun 22, 2025 | Osaka 7-1 Fukushima United | J3 League |
| Sep 23, 2024 | Osaka 1-2 Fukushima United | J3 League |
| Jun 23, 2024 | Fukushima United 2-0 Osaka | J3 League |
| Nov 5, 2023 | Osaka 1-0 Fukushima United | J3 League |
| Jun 11, 2023 | Fukushima United 0-1 Osaka | J3 League |
Last archived meeting: Fukushima United vs Osaka on Nov 2, 2025
How many goals should we expect?
Fukushima United score 1.8 and concede 1.7 goals per match over their last 15; Osaka score 1.6 and concede 1.5. The model gives a 56% probability of over 2.5 goals and 60% for both teams to score.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fukushima United | 1.8 | 1.7 | 2 | 10/15 | 10/15 |
| Osaka | 1.6 | 1.5 | 1 | 12/15 | 9/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Fukushima United sit 19th in J3 League (0 points from 3 matches) and Osaka sit 7th (5 points from 3 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Osaka | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 7 | 5 | 5 |
| 19 | Fukushima United | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 0 |
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 Fukushima United vs Osaka?
- The Footlab model makes Osaka the favourite at 38%, against 26% for a draw and 36% for Fukushima United.
- Where and when is Fukushima United vs Osaka played?
- Fukushima United vs Osaka is played on March 17, 2027 at 11:00 AM (UTC) at TOHO Stadium, in the J3 League.
- Will there be over 2.5 goals?
- The Footlab model gives a 56% 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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