V-varen Nagasaki vs FC Tokyo: prediction and stats
J1 LeagueRegular Season - 4Kick-off on August 29, 2026 at 09:30 AM (UTC)PEACE STADIUM Connected by SoftBank, Nagasaki
The Footlab model makes FC Tokyo the favourite at 49%, against 26% for a draw and 26% for V-varen Nagasaki. 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 V-varen Nagasaki vs FC Tokyo?
A very open match: only 93 Elo points separate V-varen Nagasaki (1,910) and FC Tokyo (2,003).
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, V-varen Nagasaki have 6 wins, 2 draws and 7 defeats; FC Tokyo have 7, 3 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 | Ehime FC(home) | 3-2 | Emperor Cup |
| Aug 21, 2026 | Kashiwa Reysol(away) | 2-4 | J1 League |
| Aug 15, 2026 | Fagiano Okayama(away) | 0-1 | J1 League |
| Aug 9, 2026 | Kyoto Sanga(home) | 2-1 | J1 League |
| Jul 17, 2026 | Utrecht(away) | 2-3 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 26, 2026 | Parceiro Nagano(home) | 6-0 | Emperor Cup |
| Aug 21, 2026 | JEF United Chiba(home) | 2-0 | J1 League |
| Aug 15, 2026 | Vissel Kobe(away) | 2-2 | J1 League |
| Aug 8, 2026 | Machida Zelvia(home) | 1-5 | J1 League |
| Aug 1, 2026 | Borussia Dortmund(home) | 0-1 | Friendlies Clubs |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 3 meetings: 2 V-varen Nagasaki win(s), 0 draw(s), 1 FC Tokyo win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 22, 2022 | FC Tokyo 2-3 V-varen Nagasaki | Emperor Cup |
| Jul 27, 2018 | FC Tokyo 0-1 V-varen Nagasaki | J1 League |
| Apr 8, 2018 | V-varen Nagasaki 2-5 FC Tokyo | J1 League |
Last archived meeting: FC Tokyo vs V-varen Nagasaki on Jun 22, 2022
How many goals should we expect?
V-varen Nagasaki score 1.4 and concede 1.6 goals per match over their last 15; FC Tokyo score 1.9 and concede 1.5. The model gives a 54% probability of over 2.5 goals and 56% for both teams to score.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-varen Nagasaki | 1.4 | 1.6 | 2 | 10/15 | 9/15 |
| FC Tokyo | 1.9 | 1.5 | 4 | 8/15 | 10/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
V-varen Nagasaki sit 16th in J1 League (3 points from 3 matches) and FC Tokyo sit 11th (4 points from 3 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | FC Tokyo | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 4 |
| 16 | V-varen Nagasaki | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 3 |
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 V-varen Nagasaki vs FC Tokyo?
- The Footlab model makes FC Tokyo the favourite at 49%, against 26% for a draw and 26% for V-varen Nagasaki.
- Where and when is V-varen Nagasaki vs FC Tokyo played?
- V-varen Nagasaki vs FC Tokyo is played on August 29, 2026 at 09:30 AM (UTC) at PEACE STADIUM Connected by SoftBank, in the J1 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.
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