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Wednesday, 26 August 2026

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Tokyo Verdy vs Thespakusatsu Gunma Prediction, Odds & Statistics

Our Poisson-based model projects 1.48 expected goals for Tokyo Verdy and 1.14 for Thespakusatsu Gunma, a combined total of 2.62. That distribution gives Tokyo Verdy the largest share of the 1X2 market at 45%, with the draw at 26%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 49% for over 2.5 goals and 53% for both teams to score, with 1–1 the single most likely scoreline at 12%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 45% 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

Tokyo Verdy win

45.0% probability

Low confidenceLow data38/100

Expected goals

1.48 – 1.14

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.

  • Tokyo Verdy home form

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

  • Thespakusatsu Gunma away threat

    Scored in 3 of their last 4 away fixtures.

  • Most likely outcome

    The model rates Tokyo Verdy to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 45%, against 45% / 26% / 29% for home, draw and away.

  • Expected goals balance

    Projected 1.48 goals for Tokyo Verdy and 1.14 for Thespakusatsu Gunma, a combined 2.62 — an open game on paper.

Match result (1X2)

Tokyo Verdy win45%
Draw26%
Thespakusatsu Gunma win29%

Double chance 1X

71%

Double chance 12

74%

Double chance X2

55%

Goals markets

Over 1.5 goals74%
Over 2.5 goals49%
Over 3.5 goals27%
Both teams to score53%

Correct score

  • 1–112.3%
  • 1–010.7%
  • 2–19.1%
  • 0–18.3%
  • 2–08.0%

Recent form

Tokyo Verdy

  • 2026-09-29T10:00:00.000Z · A vs Sagan Tosu · 1-2 (L)
  • 2026-09-19T09:30:00.000Z · A vs Urawa · 1-3 (L)
  • 2026-09-13T09:00:00.000Z · H vs JEF United Chiba · 1-1 (D)
  • 2026-09-09T09:30:00.000Z · A vs Biwako Shiga · 1-0 (W)
  • 2026-09-06T10:00:00.000Z · A vs Cerezo Osaka · 0-0 (D)

Thespakusatsu Gunma

  • 2026-10-10T05:00:00.000Z · H vs FC Ryukyu · 2-1 (W)
  • 2026-10-03T06:00:00.000Z · A vs Ehime FC · 1-3 (L)
  • 2026-09-26T08:00:00.000Z · H vs Roasso Kumamoto · 0-1 (L)
  • 2026-09-19T10:00:00.000Z · H vs Kochi United · 1-0 (W)
  • 2026-09-12T10:00:00.000Z · A vs Renofa Yamaguchi · 0-2 (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 Tokyo Verdy win, at 45.0%. Its single most likely scoreline is 1–1.

It puts both teams scoring at 53% and over 2.5 goals at 49%.

A 45% 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.