Albirex Niigata travel to Hanazono Rugby Stadium in the J2 League on Sunday 29 March (06:00 WAT) to face Osaka.
Form guide
Osaka's last 3: WWL Most recently they beat Ehime FC 1–0 away. They average 1.0 scored and 0.7 conceded. 2 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Albirex Niigata's last 4: LWWL Most recently they lost to Kataller Toyama 2–3 at home. On the road they have won 2 and lost 1 of their last 3. They average 1.8 scored and 1.8 conceded. 2 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Osaka arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.0 points a game against 1.5.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.5 goals: 1.1 for Osaka and 1.4 for Albirex Niigata. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 46%, both teams to score at 58%.
Our pre-match pick was Under 3.5 goals – a 75% chance at odds of 1.28. Predicted score: Osaka 1–1 Albirex Niigata. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Osaka33%fair 3.01 · @3.00
Draw21%fair 4.79 · @3.35
Albirex Niigata46%fair 2.18 · @2.15
2.49Expected goals
1.11Osaka xG
1.38Albirex Niigata xG
58%Both score
46%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–113%
0–111%
1–09%
1–29%
0–08%
0–28%
From our goals model: Osaka 1.1 – 1.4 Albirex Niigata expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Albirex Niigata to win✗
46%
2.18
2.15
Double chance
Either team to win✗
79%
1.26
1.25
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
58%
1.73
1.77
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✗
71%
1.40
1.30
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✓
54%
1.85
1.75
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
75%
1.34
1.28
Half-time result
Level at half-time✓
44%
2.26
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Albirex Niigata / FT Albirex Niigata✗
25%
3.99
–
Correct score
Correct score 0–1✗
11%
8.73
–
Form
Osaka – last 3
WWL
15 Mar
@ Ehime FC
1–0
W
6 Mar
vs Nara Club
2–0
W
22 Feb
@ Imabari
0–2
L
1.0Scored / game
0.7Conceded / game
0%Both scored
0%Over 2.5
Albirex Niigata – last 4
LWWL
20 Mar
vs Kataller Toyama
2–3
L
1 Mar
@ Imabari
2–0
W
22 Feb
@ Kamatamare Sanuki
3–0
W
15 Feb
@ Tokushima Vortis
0–4
L
1.8Scored / game
1.8Conceded / game
25%Both scored
75%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Osaka and Albirex Niigata.
What is the prediction for Osaka vs Albirex Niigata?
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 75% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.28.
Who will win Osaka vs Albirex Niigata?
On our numbers Osaka have a 33% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Albirex Niigata 46%.
How many goals will there be in Osaka vs Albirex Niigata?
We expect about 2.5 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 46% likely and both teams score 58% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Osaka vs Albirex Niigata?
Our predicted score is Osaka 1–1 Albirex Niigata, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.5 goals in total.
When is Osaka vs Albirex Niigata?
Osaka vs Albirex Niigata (J2 League) kicks off on Sunday 29 March 2026 at 06:00 (West Africa Time) at Hanazono Rugby Stadium.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
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