Match

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

V-varen NagasakiFC Tokyo

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).

V-varen Nagasaki win26 %
Draw26 %
FC Tokyo win49 %

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.

V-varen Nagasaki
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 26, 2026Ehime FC(home)3-2Emperor Cup
Aug 21, 2026Kashiwa Reysol(away)2-4J1 League
Aug 15, 2026Fagiano Okayama(away)0-1J1 League
Aug 9, 2026Kyoto Sanga(home)2-1J1 League
Jul 17, 2026Utrecht(away)2-3Friendlies Clubs
FC Tokyo
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 26, 2026Parceiro Nagano(home)6-0Emperor Cup
Aug 21, 2026JEF United Chiba(home)2-0J1 League
Aug 15, 2026Vissel Kobe(away)2-2J1 League
Aug 8, 2026Machida Zelvia(home)1-5J1 League
Aug 1, 2026Borussia Dortmund(home)0-1Friendlies 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).

DateScoreCompetition
Jun 22, 2022FC Tokyo 2-3 V-varen NagasakiEmperor Cup
Jul 27, 2018FC Tokyo 0-1 V-varen NagasakiJ1 League
Apr 8, 2018V-varen Nagasaki 2-5 FC TokyoJ1 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.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
V-varen Nagasaki1.41.6210/159/15
FC Tokyo1.91.548/1510/15

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).

2026-27 standings
#ClubPWDLGFGAPts
11FC Tokyo3111574
16V-varen Nagasaki3102463

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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