Japan · J3 League · Matchweek 808:00
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Saturday, 26 September 2026

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Kochi Haruno Athletic Stadium · Analysis updated 06:24 UTC

Kochi United vs Osaka Prediction, Odds & Statistics

Our Poisson-based model projects 0.63 expected goals for Kochi United and 1.08 for Osaka, a combined total of 1.70. That distribution gives Osaka the largest share of the 1X2 market at 46%, with the draw at 33%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 24% for over 2.5 goals and 31% for both teams to score, with 0–1 the single most likely scoreline at 20%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 46% favourite still loses or draws a large share of the time.

This match has finished. The figures below are the model's estimate for the fixture, kept on the page for reference and study — they are not a betting tip, and nothing here has been edited after the final whistle.

Model pick

Osaka win

46.1% probability

Low confidencePartial model70/100

Expected goals

0.63 – 1.08

Model version

poisson-v2

Probabilities are statistical estimates, not guarantees.

Why the model likes this

Each point below is derived from this fixture's own data — recent results, home and away splits, scoring and defensive rates and head-to-head history where it exists. Points only appear when the underlying data supports them.

  • Kochi United home form

    1 points from their last 4 home matches in our dataset.

  • Osaka away threat

    Scored in 2 of their last 5 away fixtures.

  • Head-to-head goals

    Both teams scored in 5 of the last 9 meetings.

Match result (1X2)

Kochi United win21%
Draw33%
Osaka win46%

Double chance 1X

54%

Double chance 12

67%

Double chance X2

79%

Goals markets

Over 1.5 goals51%
Over 2.5 goals24%
Over 3.5 goals9%
Both teams to score31%

Correct score

  • 0–119.6%
  • 0–018.3%
  • 1–112.3%
  • 1–011.4%
  • 0–210.6%

Recent form

Kochi United

  • 2026-10-25T04:00:00.000Z · A vs Gainare Tottori · 0-0 (D)
  • 2026-10-21T10:00:00.000Z · A vs Kagoshima United · 1-3 (L)
  • 2026-10-18T05:00:00.000Z · A vs Renofa Yamaguchi · 0-2 (L)
  • 2026-10-10T05:00:00.000Z · H vs Parceiro Nagano · 1-3 (L)
  • 2026-10-03T08:00:00.000Z · A vs Kitakyushu · 0-2 (L)

Osaka

  • 2026-10-09T10:00:00.000Z · H vs Kanazawa · 1-1 (D)
  • 2026-10-03T08:00:00.000Z · A vs Sagamihara · 0-1 (L)
  • 2026-09-29T10:00:00.000Z · H vs Avispa Fukuoka · 1-2 (L)
  • 2026-09-26T08:00:00.000Z · A vs Kochi United · 4-0 (W)
  • 2026-09-18T10:00:00.000Z · H vs Fukushima United · 4-1 (W)

Head-to-head

  • 2026-05-02T05:00:00.000Z · Kochi United 0-0 Osaka (J2/J3 League)
  • 2026-02-15T05:00:00.000Z · Kochi United 2-2 Osaka (J2/J3 League)
  • 2025-11-24T05:00:00.000Z · Kochi United 0-1 Osaka (J3 League)
  • 2025-03-02T05:00:00.000Z · Kochi United 1-2 Osaka (J3 League)
  • 2022-08-28T06:00:00.000Z · Kochi United 1-2 Osaka (Japan Football League)
  • 2022-05-28T04:00:00.000Z · Kochi United 2-3 Osaka (Japan Football League)
  • 2021-11-03T04:00:00.000Z · Kochi United 0-1 Osaka (Japan Football League)
  • 2021-04-03T04:00:00.000Z · Kochi United 1-2 Osaka (Japan Football League)
  • 2020-11-14T04:00:00.000Z · Kochi United 2-0 Osaka (Japan Football League)

J3 League table

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1Kagoshima United139221129
2Ehime FC138231126
3Renofa Yamaguchi138231026
4Osaka136521023
5Roasso Kumamoto13652823
6Nara Club13724223
7FC Gifu137151122
8Sagamihara13643722
9FC Ryukyu13625120
10Kanazawa13526417
11Parceiro Nagano13526-217
12Kitakyushu13445-316
13Gainare Tottori13436-1015
14Fukushima United13427-314
15Matsumoto Yamaga13355-314
16Tochigi SC13355-414
17Biwako Shiga13427-714
18Thespakusatsu Gunma13418-1013
19Kamatamare Sanuki13229-108
20Kochi United13139-236

Prediction conclusion

The model's leading selection is Osaka win, at 46.1%. Its single most likely scoreline is 0–1.

It puts both teams scoring at 31% and over 2.5 goals at 24%.

A 46% selection is expected to miss in the remaining share of matches, and football regularly produces red cards, injuries and tactical changes the data cannot see. Treat this as a probability, not a forecast of the result.

Predictions are statistical estimates generated from historical and current team data. They are provided for information and entertainment only and are not betting advice. 18+ only.