Where and when is Osaka vs Fukushima United played?

Osaka vs Fukushima United is played on September 19, 2026 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 61% 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 Fukushima United: prediction and stats

J3 LeagueRegular Season - 7Kick-off on September 19, 2026 at 10:00 AM (UTC)Hanazono Rugby Stadium, Higashiosaka

Osaka

Fukushima United

The Footlab model makes Osaka the favourite at 47%, against 24% for a draw and 28% 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 Osaka vs Fukushima United?

A very open match: only 43 Elo points separate Osaka (1,714) and Fukushima United (1,671).

Osaka win47 %

Draw24 %

Fukushima United win28 %

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; Fukushima United have 4, 3 and 8.

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

Osaka
Date	Opponent	Score	Competition
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
Jul 19, 2026	Avispa Fukuoka(away)	2-3	Friendlies Clubs

Fukushima United
Date	Opponent	Score	Competition
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
Jun 7, 2026	FC Ryukyu(home)	1-1	J2/J3 League

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 6 meetings: 4 Osaka win(s), 0 draw(s), 2 Fukushima United 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?

Osaka score 1.5 and concede 1.4 goals per match over their last 15; Fukushima United score 1.9 and concede 1.8. The model gives a 61% probability of over 2.5 goals and 62% for both teams to score.

Club	Goals scored / match	Goals conceded / match	Clean sheets	Both teams scored	Over 2.5 goals
Osaka	1.5	1.4	1	11/15	8/15
Fukushima United	1.9	1.8	2	11/15	11/15

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 Fukushima United sit 19th (0 points from 3 matches).

2026-27 standings
#	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 Osaka vs Fukushima United?: The Footlab model makes Osaka the favourite at 47%, against 24% for a draw and 28% for Fukushima United.
Where and when is Osaka vs Fukushima United played?: Osaka vs Fukushima United is played on September 19, 2026 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 61% 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.