Japan · J-League Cup · Round of 12810:00
OsakaWLDLW

3 – 0

Wednesday, 2 September 2026

Hanazono Rugby Stadium · Analysis updated 12:24 UTC

Osaka vs Ventforet Kofu Prediction, Odds & Statistics

Our Poisson-based model projects 2.00 expected goals for Osaka and 0.91 for Ventforet Kofu, a combined total of 2.91. That distribution gives Osaka the largest share of the 1X2 market at 63%, with the draw at 21%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 56% for over 2.5 goals and 52% for both teams to score, with 1–0 the single most likely scoreline at 11%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 63% 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

62.6% probability

Moderate confidenceLow data38/100

Expected goals

2.00 – 0.91

Model version

poisson-v1

Cold start: only league-table or short-form data was available for these teams.

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.

  • Ventforet Kofu away threat

    Scored in 4 of their last 6 away fixtures.

  • Most likely outcome

    The model rates Osaka to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 63%, against 63% / 21% / 16% for home, draw and away.

  • Expected goals balance

    Projected 2.00 goals for Osaka and 0.91 for Ventforet Kofu, a combined 2.91 — an open game on paper.

Match result (1X2)

Osaka win63%
Draw21%
Ventforet Kofu win16%

Double chance 1X

84%

Double chance 12

79%

Double chance X2

37%

Goals markets

Over 1.5 goals79%
Over 2.5 goals56%
Over 3.5 goals33%
Both teams to score52%

Correct score

  • 1–010.9%
  • 2–010.9%
  • 1–19.9%
  • 2–19.9%
  • 3–07.2%

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)

Ventforet Kofu

  • 2026-10-03T07:00:00.000Z · H vs Kataller Toyama · 1-2 (L)
  • 2026-09-26T08:00:00.000Z · A vs Omiya Ardija · 1-5 (L)
  • 2026-09-23T08:00:00.000Z · A vs Kashima · 1-3 (L)
  • 2026-09-19T10:00:00.000Z · H vs Tokushima Vortis · 0-1 (L)
  • 2026-09-12T10:00:00.000Z · H vs Jubilo Iwata · 0-1 (L)

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.

Prediction conclusion

The model's leading selection is Osaka win, at 62.6%. Its single most likely scoreline is 1–0.

It puts both teams scoring at 52% and over 2.5 goals at 56%.

A 63% 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.