Japan · J3 League · Matchweek 309:00
OsakaLDLWW

2 – 2

Saturday, 22 August 2026

FC RyukyuWLLDL

Hanazono Rugby Stadium · Analysis updated 17:43 UTC

Osaka vs FC Ryukyu Prediction, Odds & Statistics

Our Poisson-based model projects 1.57 expected goals for Osaka and 0.88 for FC Ryukyu, a combined total of 2.45. That distribution gives Osaka the largest share of the 1X2 market at 54%, with the draw at 25%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 44% for over 2.5 goals and 46% for both teams to score, with 1–0 the single most likely scoreline at 14%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 54% 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

53.6% probability

Low confidencePartial model78/100

Expected goals

1.57 – 0.88

Model version

poisson-market-v1

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.

  • Osaka home form

    10 points from their last 5 home matches in our dataset.

  • FC Ryukyu away threat

    Scored in 2 of their last 4 away fixtures.

  • Most likely outcome

    The model rates Osaka to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 54%, against 54% / 25% / 21% for home, draw and away.

  • Expected goals balance

    Projected 1.57 goals for Osaka and 0.88 for FC Ryukyu, a combined 2.45 — a tighter, lower-scoring profile.

Match result (1X2)

Osaka win54%
Draw25%
FC Ryukyu win21%

Double chance 1X

79%

Double chance 12

75%

Double chance X2

47%

Goals markets

Over 1.5 goals70%
Over 2.5 goals44%
Over 3.5 goals23%
Both teams to score46%

Correct score

  • 1–013.5%
  • 1–111.9%
  • 2–010.6%
  • 2–19.4%
  • 0–08.6%

Odds vs model — value finder

Bookmaker prices with the margin removed (1X2 overround 12.3%), compared with our model probability.

Best value: Both teams to score — No at 2.10 (model 53.7% vs market 43.5%, edge +10.2 pts).

MarketSelectionOddsMarket %Model %Fair oddsEdge
Both teams to scoreNoValue2.1043.5%53.7%1.86+10.2
Match resultHome1.6753.3%53.6%1.87+0.3
Double chanceHome/Away1.2574.5%74.7%1.34+0.2
Double chanceHome/Draw1.1878.9%79.0%1.27+0.1
Match resultDraw3.5025.5%25.4%3.94-0.1
Match resultAway4.2021.2%21.1%4.74-0.1
Double chanceDraw/Away2.0046.6%46.5%2.15-0.1
Both teams to scoreYes1.6256.5%46.3%2.16-10.2

Market % has the bookmaker margin removed so it is comparable with the model. Edge is model % minus market %; it is an estimate, not a guarantee.

Recent form

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)

FC Ryukyu

  • 2026-10-03T08:00:00.000Z · H vs Kanazawa · 0-2 (L)
  • 2026-09-26T08:00:00.000Z · H vs Ehime FC · 1-1 (D)
  • 2026-09-20T08:00:00.000Z · A vs Biwako Shiga · 0-3 (L)
  • 2026-09-13T09:00:00.000Z · H vs Kamatamare Sanuki · 1-0 (W)
  • 2026-09-09T10:00:00.000Z · H vs Kitakyushu · 3-0 (W)

Head-to-head

Head-to-head history is temporarily unavailable. The prediction is unaffected — it is built from current form, home and away performance, goals data and competition statistics.

J3 League table

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#TeamPWDLGDPts
1Kagoshima United118211026
2Ehime FC117221223
3Renofa Yamaguchi11722923
4Nara Club11722623
5Sagamihara11632821
6FC Gifu116141119
7Osaka11452717
8Roasso Kumamoto11452417
9Parceiro Nagano11524117
10Kanazawa11425214
11Biwako Shiga11425-214
12FC Ryukyu11425-214
13Gainare Tottori11425-714
14Kitakyushu11344-413
15Matsumoto Yamaga11254-311
16Tochigi SC11245-510
17Thespakusatsu Gunma11317-910
18Fukushima United11227-68
19Kamatamare Sanuki11128-115
20Kochi United11128-215

Prediction conclusion

The model's leading selection is Osaka win, at 53.6%. Its single most likely scoreline is 1–0.

It puts both teams scoring at 46% and over 2.5 goals at 44%.

A 54% 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.