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Fukushima United vs Osaka: prediction and stats

J3 LeagueRegular Season - 27Kick-off on March 17, 2027 at 11:00 AM (UTC)TOHO Stadium, Fukushima

Fukushima UnitedOsaka

The Footlab AI model makes Osaka the favourite at 39%, against 24% for a draw and 37% for Fukushima United. The most likely score is 1-1. If Osaka wins, the most likely score is 1-2.

Footlab AI's cards found the right outcome in 53.5% of the 3,655 matches already evaluated, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy

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

Who will win Fukushima United vs Osaka?

A very open match: only 68 Elo points separate Fukushima United (1,728) and Osaka (1,796).

37%24%39%
Fukushima United winDrawOsaka win

Computed by the Footlab AI model from our own data only, with no AI analysis.

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Probable lineup for Fukushima United vs Osaka

Computed by Footlab AI from our own data only: recent lineups, squads and known absences. It does not take the press or last-minute absences into account.

Fukushima United

4-3-3
  1. 8Y. Okada
  2. 40H. Higuchi
  3. 9K. Shimizu
  1. 10T. Harigaya
  2. 7K. Ashibe
  3. 30K. Kano
  1. 28N. Suzu
  2. 17T. Fujitani
  3. 37Naru Sasaki
  4. 29K. Tsuchiya
  1. 22K. Yoshimaru

Osaka

4-4-2
  1. 9T. Shimada
  2. 95K. Isa
  1. 14S. Sumida
  2. 11G. Yoshida
  3. 10R. Kubo
  4. 17S. Morimura
  1. 6S. Tachino
  2. 25Riku Kuwako
  3. 5Y. Minakuchi
  4. 2K. Sakamoto
  1. 1H. Sugawara

Computed on October 27, 2026 at 12:09 AM (UTC).

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What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Fukushima United have 6 wins, 2 draws and 7 defeats; Osaka have 7, 4 and 4.

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

Fukushima United
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Oct 25, 2026Ehime FC(away)4-2J3 League
Oct 21, 2026Kitakyushu(home)2-1J3 League
Oct 17, 2026FC Gifu(away)0-1J3 League
Oct 10, 2026Biwako Shiga(home)2-2J3 League
Oct 4, 2026Kagoshima United(away)2-3J3 League
Osaka
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Oct 24, 2026Kagoshima United(home)2-1J3 League
Oct 21, 2026Nara Club(home)2-0J3 League
Oct 17, 2026Kitakyushu(away)1-3J3 League
Oct 9, 2026Kanazawa(home)1-1J3 League
Oct 3, 2026Sagamihara(away)0-1J3 League

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 6 meetings: 2 Fukushima United wins, 0 draws, 4 Osaka wins.

DateScoreCompetition
Sep 18, 2026Osaka 4-1 Fukushima UnitedJ3 League
Nov 2, 2025Fukushima United 0-1 OsakaJ3 League
Jun 22, 2025Osaka 7-1 Fukushima UnitedJ3 League
Sep 23, 2024Osaka 1-2 Fukushima UnitedJ3 League
Jun 23, 2024Fukushima United 2-0 OsakaJ3 League
Nov 5, 2023Osaka 1-0 Fukushima UnitedJ3 League

Last archived meeting: Osaka vs Fukushima United on Sep 18, 2026

How many goals should we expect?

Fukushima United score 2.2 and concede 2.3 goals per match over their last 15; Osaka score 1.8 and concede 1.0. The model gives a 64% probability of over 2.5 goals and 66% for both teams to score.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
Fukushima United2.22.3111/1513/15
Osaka1.81.059/1510/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

Fukushima United sit 14th in J3 League (14 points from 13 matches) and Osaka sit 4th (23 points from 13 matches).

2026-27 standings
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4Osaka13652231323
14Fukushima United13427262914

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How does Footlab AI 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. When bookmakers publish odds for the match, their consensus is built into the calculation: that is what proved most accurate on past matches. 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 AI model makes Osaka the favourite at 39%, against 24% for a draw and 37% 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 AI model gives a 64% probability of at least three goals in this match.
How reliable is this prediction?
Footlab AI's cards found the right outcome (home win, draw or away win) in 53.5% of the matches already evaluated, against 33.3% for random guessing, a level comparable with the bookmakers' favourite. The comparison with bookmakers and the breakdown by competition and Elo gap are published on the accuracy page.

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