Where and when is Osaka vs Biwako Shiga played?

Osaka vs Biwako Shiga is played on April 3, 2027 at 10:00 AM (UTC) at Hanazono Rugby Stadium, in the J3 League.

Will there be over 2.5 goals?

The Footlab model gives a 54% 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.

Match

Osaka vs Biwako Shiga: prediction and stats

J3 LeagueRegular Season - 30Kick-off on April 3, 2027 at 10:00 AM (UTC)Hanazono Rugby Stadium, Higashiosaka

Osaka

Biwako Shiga

The Footlab model makes Osaka the favourite at 43%, against 26% for a draw and 31% for Biwako Shiga. 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 Osaka vs Biwako Shiga?

A very open match: only 3 Elo points separate Osaka (1,716) and Biwako Shiga (1,713).

Osaka win43 %

Draw26 %

Biwako Shiga win31 %

What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Osaka have 3 wins, 7 draws and 5 defeats; Biwako Shiga have 6, 1 and 8.

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

Osaka
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

Biwako Shiga
Date	Opponent	Score	Competition
Aug 26, 2026	Gamba Osaka(away)	0-2	Emperor Cup
Aug 22, 2026	Thespakusatsu Gunma(away)	3-2	J3 League
Aug 19, 2026	Japan Soccer College(home)	2-1	Emperor Cup
Aug 16, 2026	Matsumoto Yamaga(away)	3-2	J3 League
Aug 9, 2026	FC Gifu(home)	0-3	J3 League

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 6 meetings: 2 Osaka win(s), 1 draw(s), 3 Biwako Shiga win(s).

Date	Score	Competition
May 30, 2026	Osaka 0-1 Biwako Shiga	J2/J3 League
Nov 20, 2022	Osaka 1-1 Biwako Shiga	Japan Football League
Jun 26, 2022	Biwako Shiga 0-4 Osaka	Japan Football League
Sep 28, 2021	Biwako Shiga 3-1 Osaka	Japan Football League
May 5, 2021	Osaka 0-2 Biwako Shiga	Japan Football League
Aug 23, 2020	Osaka 1-0 Biwako Shiga	Japan Football League

Last archived meeting: Osaka vs Biwako Shiga on May 30, 2026

How many goals should we expect?

Osaka score 1.6 and concede 1.5 goals per match over their last 15; Biwako Shiga score 1.2 and concede 1.9. The model gives a 54% probability of over 2.5 goals and 57% for both teams to score.

Club	Goals scored / match	Goals conceded / match	Clean sheets	Both teams scored	Over 2.5 goals
Osaka	1.6	1.5	1	12/15	9/15
Biwako Shiga	1.2	1.9	3	8/15	9/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

Osaka sit 7th in J3 League (5 points from 3 matches) and Biwako Shiga sit 6th (6 points from 3 matches).

2026-27 standings
#	Club	P	W	D	L	GF	GA	Pts
6	Biwako Shiga	3	2	0	1	6	7	6
7	Osaka	3	1	2	0	7	5	5

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 Osaka vs Biwako Shiga?: The Footlab model makes Osaka the favourite at 43%, against 26% for a draw and 31% for Biwako Shiga.
Where and when is Osaka vs Biwako Shiga played?: Osaka vs Biwako Shiga is played on April 3, 2027 at 10:00 AM (UTC) at Hanazono Rugby Stadium, in the J3 League.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?: The Footlab model gives a 54% 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.