Match

Osaka vs Kochi United: prediction and stats

J3 LeagueRegular Season - 38Kick-off on May 23, 2027 at 10:00 AM (UTC)Hanazono Rugby Stadium, Higashiosaka

OsakaKochi United

The Footlab model makes Osaka the favourite at 53%, against 26% for a draw and 21% for Kochi 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 27, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win Osaka vs Kochi United?

A very open match: only 80 Elo points separate Osaka (1,716) and Kochi United (1,636).

Osaka win53 %
Draw26 %
Kochi United win21 %

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; Kochi United have 4, 3 and 8.

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

Osaka
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 26, 2026Shimizu S-pulse(away)1-2Emperor Cup
Aug 22, 2026FC Ryukyu(home)2-2J3 League
Aug 19, 2026Nara Club(away)4-1Emperor Cup
Aug 16, 2026Parceiro Nagano(home)4-2J3 League
Aug 8, 2026Gainare Tottori(away)1-1J3 League
Kochi United
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 23, 2026Kamatamare Sanuki(home)2-1J3 League
Aug 19, 2026Verspah Oita(away)0-3Emperor Cup
Aug 15, 2026FC Gifu(away)0-7J3 League
Aug 8, 2026Matsumoto Yamaga(home)0-0J3 League
Jun 6, 2026Omiya Ardija(away)1-2J2/J3 League

What does the head-to-head say?

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

DateScoreCompetition
May 2, 2026Kochi United 0-0 OsakaJ2/J3 League
Feb 15, 2026Osaka 2-2 Kochi UnitedJ2/J3 League
Nov 24, 2025Osaka 1-0 Kochi UnitedJ3 League
Mar 2, 2025Kochi United 1-2 OsakaJ3 League
Aug 28, 2022Kochi United 1-2 OsakaJapan Football League
May 28, 2022Osaka 3-2 Kochi UnitedJapan Football League

Last archived meeting: Kochi United vs Osaka on May 2, 2026

How many goals should we expect?

Osaka score 1.6 and concede 1.5 goals per match over their last 15; Kochi United score 0.8 and concede 1.7. The model gives a 49% probability of over 2.5 goals and 51% for both teams to score.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
Osaka1.61.5112/159/15
Kochi United0.81.745/159/15

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 Kochi United sit 11th (4 points from 3 matches).

2026-27 standings
#ClubPWDLGFGAPts
7Osaka3120755
11Kochi United3111284

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 Kochi United?
The Footlab model makes Osaka the favourite at 53%, against 26% for a draw and 21% for Kochi United.
Where and when is Osaka vs Kochi United played?
Osaka vs Kochi United is played on May 23, 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 49% 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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