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J2 League · Japan · Kochi Haruno Athletic Stadium
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–Pens 4–2

Osaka

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Kochi United vs Osaka prediction & analysis

57%
Footrivo pick

Both teams to score

Fair pick · fair odds 1.77 · bookmaker 1.80 · Lost ✗

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Value bet: Kochi United to win @ 2.60 – our chance 41% vs 38% implied by the price (edge +7%). Bigger price, more risk.

Quick tips for this match

ResultKochi United to win ✗41% · @2.60
Double chanceEither team to win ✗76% · @1.36
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗57% · @1.80
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✓76% · fair 1.32
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–0 ✗11% · fair 9.23

Kochi United vs Osaka preview and prediction

The match

The J2 League sees Kochi United take on Osaka on Saturday 2 May, kicking off at 06:00 (WAT) at Kochi Haruno Athletic Stadium.

Form guide

Kochi United's last 5: WLWWL Most recently they beat Tokushima Vortis 2–1 at home. At home they have won 3 and lost 0 of their last 3. They average 1.0 scored and 1.7 conceded.

Osaka's last 5: LLLLW Most recently they lost to Albirex Niigata 0–1 away. On the road they have won 1 and lost 2 of their last 3. Goals have dried up – just 0.7 per game.

Kochi United arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.5 points a game against 1.0.

Goals outlook

Our model expects about 2.5 goals: 1.3 for Kochi United and 1.2 for Osaka. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 46%, both teams to score at 57%.

Betting angles

Our prediction

Our pre-match pick was Both teams to score – a 57% chance at odds of 1.80. Predicted score: Kochi United 1–1 Osaka. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.

Win chances

Kochi United41%fair 2.43 · @2.60
Draw24%fair 4.10 · @3.00
Osaka34%fair 2.90 · @2.45
2.50Expected goals
1.32Kochi United xG
1.18Osaka xG
57%Both score
46%Over 2.5

Most likely scores

1–113%
1–011%
0–110%
2–18%
0–08%
1–28%

From our goals model: Kochi United 1.3 – 1.2 Osaka expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.

Every market, with fair odds

MarketMost likelyChanceFair oddsBookmaker
Match resultKochi United to win ✗41%2.432.60 ▲
Double chanceEither team to win ✗76%1.321.36
Both teams to scoreBoth teams to score ✗57%1.771.80
Over/under 1.5 goalsOver 1.5 goals ✗71%1.40–
Over/under 2.5 goalsUnder 2.5 goals ✓54%1.84–
Over/under 3.5 goalsUnder 3.5 goals ✓76%1.32–
Half-time resultLevel at half-time ✓44%2.27–
Half-time / full-timeHT Kochi United / FT Kochi United ✗23%4.34–
Correct scoreCorrect score 1–0 ✗11%9.23–

Form

Kochi United – last 6

WLWWLL
26 Aprvs Tokushima Vortis2–1W
19 Apr@ Kataller Toyama0–4L
12 Aprvs Albirex Niigata2–1W
5 Aprvs Kamatamare Sanuki2–0W
29 Mar@ Tokushima Vortis0–3L
22 Mar@ Ehime FC0–1L
1.0Scored / game
1.7Conceded / game
33%Both scored
67%Over 2.5

Osaka – last 6

LLLLWW
25 Apr@ Albirex Niigata0–1L
17 Aprvs Ehime FC0–1L
11 Aprvs Kataller Toyama1–2L
5 Apr@ Tokushima Vortis0–1L
15 Mar@ Ehime FC1–0W
6 Marvs Nara Club2–0W
0.7Scored / game
0.8Conceded / game
17%Both scored
17%Over 2.5

Head to head

No previous meetings on record between Kochi United and Osaka.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the prediction for Kochi United vs Osaka?

Our pick is Both teams to score with a 57% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.80.

Who will win Kochi United vs Osaka?

On our numbers Kochi United have a 41% chance of winning, the draw 24% and Osaka 34%.

How many goals will there be in Kochi United vs Osaka?

We expect about 2.5 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 46% likely and both teams score 57% of the time on our projection.

What is the predicted score for Kochi United vs Osaka?

Our predicted score is Kochi United 1–1 Osaka, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.5 goals in total.

When is Kochi United vs Osaka?

Kochi United vs Osaka (J2 League) kicks off on Saturday 2 May 2026 at 06:00 (West Africa Time) at Kochi Haruno Athletic 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.