V-varen Nagasaki vs Kawasaki Frontale: prediction and stats
J1 LeagueRegular Season - 16Kick-off on November 25, 2026 at 11:00 AM (UTC)PEACE STADIUM Connected by SoftBank, Nagasaki
The Footlab model makes Kawasaki Frontale the favourite at 37%, against 26% for a draw and 37% 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 Kawasaki Frontale?
A very open match: only 51 Elo points separate V-varen Nagasaki (1,910) and Kawasaki Frontale (1,961).
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, V-varen Nagasaki have 5 wins, 2 draws and 8 defeats; Kawasaki Frontale have 4, 5 and 6.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Jun 6, 2026 | Mito Hollyhock(away) | 1-0 | J1 League |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2026 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima(away) | 1-1 | J1 League |
| Aug 15, 2026 | Kyoto Sanga(home) | 2-2 | J1 League |
| Aug 9, 2026 | Tokyo Verdy(away) | 1-1 | J1 League |
| Jul 16, 2026 | Vanraure Hachinohe(home) | 0-0 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Jun 6, 2026 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima(home) | 0-1 | J1 League |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 2 meetings: 0 V-varen Nagasaki win(s), 0 draw(s), 2 Kawasaki Frontale win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2018 | V-varen Nagasaki 1-2 Kawasaki Frontale | J1 League |
| Jul 22, 2018 | Kawasaki Frontale 1-0 V-varen Nagasaki | J1 League |
Last archived meeting: V-varen Nagasaki vs Kawasaki Frontale on Sep 29, 2018
How many goals should we expect?
V-varen Nagasaki score 1.2 and concede 1.5 goals per match over their last 15; Kawasaki Frontale score 0.9 and concede 1.2. The model gives a 55% probability of over 2.5 goals and 59% for both teams to score.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| V-varen Nagasaki | 1.2 | 1.5 | 2 | 9/15 | 8/15 |
| Kawasaki Frontale | 0.9 | 1.2 | 2 | 8/15 | 5/15 |
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 Kawasaki Frontale sit 14th (3 points from 3 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | Kawasaki Frontale | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 3 |
| 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 Kawasaki Frontale?
- The Footlab model makes Kawasaki Frontale the favourite at 37%, against 26% for a draw and 37% for V-varen Nagasaki.
- Where and when is V-varen Nagasaki vs Kawasaki Frontale played?
- V-varen Nagasaki vs Kawasaki Frontale is played on November 25, 2026 at 11:00 AM (UTC) at PEACE STADIUM Connected by SoftBank, in the J1 League.
- Will there be over 2.5 goals?
- The Footlab model gives a 55% 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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