Very strong pick · fair odds 1.25 · bookmaker 1.20 · Won ✓
9/10Rating
1.20Odds
Quick tips for this match
ResultOsaka to win ✓59% · @1.75
Double chanceOsaka or draw ✓80% · @1.20
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓60% · @1.55
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓84% · fair 1.20
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗10% · fair 10.17
Osaka vs Fukushima United preview and prediction
The match
Osaka host Fukushima United in the J3 League on Friday 18 September, with kick-off at 11:00 (WAT) at Hanazono Rugby Stadium. Osaka are 6th with 29 points from 16 games (in the top half), while Fukushima United sit 14th on 18 points (in the bottom half).
Form guide
Osaka's last 5: WDWDD Most recently they beat Ehime FC 2–1 at home. At home they have won 2 and lost 0 of their last 3. They average 1.3 scored and 0.7 conceded. 3 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Fukushima United's last 5: LWWDL Most recently they lost to Roasso Kumamoto 1–2 at home. On the road they have won 1 and lost 2 of their last 3. They average 1.8 scored and 1.8 conceded.
Osaka arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 1.7 points a game against 1.2.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.3 goals: 2.1 for Osaka and 1.2 for Fukushima United. Expect chances at both ends: over 2.5 sits at 63% and both teams to score at 60%. Recent games involving both sides have mostly gone over 2.5.
Betting angles
Win chances: Osaka 59%, draw 21%, Fukushima United 20%.
Safer route: Osaka or draw (80%) at 1.20.
Both teams to score: yes (60%) at 1.55.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Osaka or draw – a 80% chance at odds of 1.20. Predicted score: Osaka 2–1 Fukushima United. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Osaka59%fair 1.70 · @1.75
Draw21%fair 4.75 · @3.40
Fukushima United20%fair 5.00 · @3.80
3.25Expected goals
2.10Osaka xG
1.15Fukushima United xG
60%Both score
63%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
2–110%
1–19%
2–09%
1–08%
3–17%
3–06%
From our goals model: Osaka 2.1 – 1.2 Fukushima United 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
Osaka to win✓
59%
1.70
1.75
Double chance
Osaka or draw✓
80%
1.25
1.20
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
60%
1.66
1.55
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
84%
1.20
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
63%
1.59
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
59%
1.69
–
Half-time result
Osaka ahead at half-time✓
44%
2.27
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Osaka / FT Osaka✓
38%
2.65
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
10%
10.17
–
Form
Osaka – last 6
WDWDDD
14 Sep
vs Ehime FC
2–1
W
5 Sep
@ Matsumoto Yamaga
0–0
D
2 Sep
vs Ventforet Kofu
3–0
W
30 Aug
@ Renofa Yamaguchi
0–0
D
26 Aug
@ Shimizu S-pulse
1–1
D
22 Aug
vs FC Ryukyu
2–2
D
1.3Scored / game
0.7Conceded / game
50%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Fukushima United – last 6
LWWDLL
12 Sep
vs Roasso Kumamoto
1–2
L
9 Sep
vs Vegalta Sendai
4–3
W
5 Sep
@ Thespakusatsu Gunma
3–1
W
29 Aug
vs Nara Club
2–2
D
26 Aug
@ Yokohama F. Marinos
0–1
L
22 Aug
@ Gainare Tottori
1–2
L
1.8Scored / game
1.8Conceded / game
83%Both scored
83%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Osaka and Fukushima United.
What is the prediction for Osaka vs Fukushima United?
Our pick is Osaka or draw with a 80% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.20.
Who will win Osaka vs Fukushima United?
On our numbers Osaka have a 59% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Fukushima United 20%.
How many goals will there be in Osaka vs Fukushima United?
We expect about 3.3 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 63% likely and both teams score 60% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Osaka vs Fukushima United?
Our predicted score is Osaka 2–1 Fukushima United, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.3 goals in total.
When is Osaka vs Fukushima United?
Osaka vs Fukushima United (J3 League) kicks off on Friday 18 September 2026 at 11:00 (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.
