Both teams scoreNot both teams to score ✓51% · fair 1.96
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✗75% · fair 1.33
Correct scoreCorrect score 0–1 ✗12% · fair 8.46
Kochi United vs Osaka preview and prediction
The match
Kochi United host Osaka in the J3 League on Saturday 26 September, with kick-off at 09:00 (WAT) at Kochi Haruno Athletic Stadium. Kochi United are 20th with 9 points from 16 games (in the bottom three), while Osaka sit 6th on 29 points (in the top half). A gap of 20 points shows the difference in quality this season.
Form guide
Kochi United's last 5: LDLLL Most recently they lost to Thespakusatsu Gunma 0–1 away. At home they have won 1 and lost 2 of their last 4. Goals have dried up – just 0.5 per game.
Osaka's last 5: WWDWD Most recently they beat Fukushima United 4–1 at home. On the road they have won 0 and lost 0 of their last 3. They average 1.7 scored and 0.5 conceded. 3 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
Osaka arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.0 points a game against 0.7.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.5 goals: 1.1 for Kochi United and 1.5 for Osaka. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 44%, both teams to score at 49%.
Betting angles
Win chances: Kochi United 30%, draw 21%, Osaka 49%.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Under 2.5 goals – a 56% chance at odds of 1.65. 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 United30%fair 3.36 · @2.88
Draw21%fair 4.77 · @3.25
Osaka49%fair 2.03 · @2.15
2.52Expected goals
1.05Kochi United xG
1.47Osaka xG
49%Both score
44%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–112%
0–112%
1–29%
0–29%
1–08%
0–08%
From our goals model: Kochi United 1.1 – 1.5 Osaka 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✓
49%
2.03
2.15 ▲
Double chance
Either team to win✓
79%
1.27
1.28
Both teams to score
Not both teams to score✓
51%
1.96
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
72%
1.40
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✗
56%
1.80
1.65
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
75%
1.33
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
44%
2.29
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Osaka / FT Osaka✓
28%
3.62
–
Correct score
Correct score 0–1✗
12%
8.46
–
Form
Kochi United – last 6
LDLLLW
19 Sep
@ Thespakusatsu Gunma
0–1
L
13 Sep
vs Kanazawa
1–1
D
9 Sep
vs V-varen Nagasaki
0–1
L
5 Sep
@ Tochigi SC
0–2
L
30 Aug
vs Roasso Kumamoto
0–2
L
23 Aug
vs Kamatamare Sanuki
2–1
W
0.5Scored / game
1.3Conceded / game
33%Both scored
17%Over 2.5
Osaka – last 6
WWDWDD
18 Sep
vs Fukushima United
4–1
W
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
1.7Scored / game
0.5Conceded / game
50%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Kochi United and Osaka.
Our pick is Under 2.5 goals with a 56% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.65.
Who will win Kochi United vs Osaka?
On our numbers Kochi United have a 30% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Osaka 49%.
How many goals will there be in Kochi United vs Osaka?
We expect about 2.5 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 44% likely and both teams score 49% 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 (J3 League) kicks off on Saturday 26 September 2026 at 09:00 (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.
