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Fagiano Okayama vs V-varen Nagasaki Prediction, Tips & Odds

Fagiano Okayama vs V-varen Nagasaki

J1 LeagueRegular Season - 2
Fagiano Okayama
#9 · J1 League
DWLLL
1 - 0
City Light Stadium, Okayama
V-varen Nagasaki
#16 · J1 League
LLWLL
★ OUR PICK
Under 2.5 Goals
Tight defensive records and low-scoring recent form make the under the value pick here.
Totals
1.83
BEST ODDS
Our pick: Bookmakers offer average 1.75 (implied 57.0%) for Under 2.5 Goals. Our experts calculate a 59.5% probability (an expert ratio of 1.68). We chose this bet because our experts rate it more likely than the bookmaker price implies (59.5% vs 57.0%), driven by both sides' tight defensive records and low-scoring recent form. That edge makes it our most confident selection for this match.

Match Preview

The model favours Fagiano Okayama to win against V-varen Nagasaki, projecting a scoreline of 1-0. Fagiano Okayama enters this match positioned 18th in the league, with a recent form summary indicating one win and four losses in their last five matches. This suggests that while they have struggled, they have at least managed to secure a victory, which can provide a confidence boost heading into this fixture. V-varen Nagasaki, on the other hand, sits at the bottom of the table in 20th place, having recorded two wins and three losses in their last five matches. This form points to inconsistency, and their position in the standings reflects a challenging start to the season. The lack of recent wins may impact their morale as they prepare for this encounter. The model gives Fagiano Okayama a win probability of approximately 55%, while V-varen Nagasaki’s chances are around 30%, with the remaining percentage accounting for a draw. One caveat to consider is that both teams are starting the season from a blank slate, meaning early jitters could lead to unexpected outcomes. For a deeper understanding of the prediction, the full method used by The Daily Punt Analysis Team, which analyses expected goals and actual results throughout the season, can be found in the "How We Reached This Prediction" section.

Betting Predictions

How the model works, and its full prediction record, are set out on our How It Works and Accuracy pages.

Match Result
Fagiano Okayama Win57%1.66
Draw22%3.69
V-varen Nagasaki Win21%5.18
BTTS
Both Teams to Score: No
1.7750.1%

Fagiano Okayama have kept a clean sheet in 24% of matches. V-varen Nagasaki average 1.3 goals per game.

Over/Under Goals
Under 2.5 Goals
1.7552.8%

Fagiano Okayama manage games at home, conceding just 1.39 goals per match. V-varen Nagasaki score 1.27 on the road.

Correct Score
Fagiano Okayama 1-0 V-varen Nagasaki
5.8117.3%

The most likely scoreline per our model at 17.3% probability.

Asian Handicap
Fagiano Okayama -1.5
2.7537%

Fagiano Okayama have been the stronger side, winning 30% of their matches.

CORRECT SCOREMost likely outcomes
1-0
5.81
17.3%
1-1
6.64
15.2%
2-0
7.20
14.1%
2-1
7.80
12.9%
0-0
8.99
11.3%
0-1
11.43
9.0%

Our model projects a 1-0 Fagiano Okayama win as the most likely scoreline at 17.3% probability. 3 of the top six outcomes feature Fagiano Okayama clean sheets, in line with their 24% clean-sheet rate this season.

ASIAN HANDICAPLines & prices
Fagiano Okayama
-0.0
1.30
V-varen Nagasaki
+0.0
3.63
Fagiano Okayama
-0.3
1.47
V-varen Nagasaki
+0.3
2.80
Fagiano Okayama
-0.5
1.63
V-varen Nagasaki
+0.5
4.40
Fagiano Okayama
-1.5
2.75
V-varen Nagasaki
+1.5
12.00

Lines averaged across 6 bookmakers. Fagiano Okayama are the favourites on the spread, so the larger handicaps pay more if they win comfortably while the smaller lines protect the bet on a narrower result.

Best Betting Odds

Fagiano Okayama vs V-varen Nagasaki
Bookmaker1X2O/U 2.5BTTS
1X2OverUnderYesNo
10Bet
2.203.203.252.151.671.851.83
Marathonbet
1.573.825.751.971.811.951.74
Betfair
1.533.705.502.001.732.001.70
Pinnacle
1.604.046.042.061.83
SBO
1.633.565.132.061.80
William Hill
1.573.755.001.951.75
Bet365
1.673.705.002.081.731.951.80
1xBet
1.583.966.092.031.801.901.92
Unibet
1.663.554.801.981.701.921.75
888Sport
1.623.605.001.951.751.951.75
Betano
1.673.705.102.051.751.981.75
BetVictor
1.653.755.501.951.731.951.75

Goals Probability

Avg. bookmaker odds
Over 0.5 Goals
89.4%
Over 1.5 Goals
70.6%
Over 2.5 Goals
47.2%
Over 3.5 Goals
26%

Double Chance

Bet covers two outcomes
1XFagiano Okayama or Draw
79%1.16
12Fagiano Okayama or V-varen Nagasaki
78%1.25
X2Draw or V-varen Nagasaki
43%2.18

Head to Head

Last 10 Meetings (evenly matched 3-3)
3 Fagiano Okayama4 Draw3 V-varen Nagasaki
06 May
V-varen Nagasaki
2-1
Fagiano Okayama
J1 League
21 Mar
Fagiano Okayama
0-1
V-varen Nagasaki
J1 League
Sept 24
Fagiano Okayama
1-0
V-varen Nagasaki
J2 League
May 24
V-varen Nagasaki
0-0
Fagiano Okayama
J2 League
Jul 23
Fagiano Okayama
2-2
V-varen Nagasaki
J2 League
May 23
V-varen Nagasaki
0-0
Fagiano Okayama
J2 League
Sept 22
Fagiano Okayama
3-0
V-varen Nagasaki
J2 League
May 22
V-varen Nagasaki
0-0
Fagiano Okayama
J2 League
Nov 21
V-varen Nagasaki
0-1
Fagiano Okayama
J2 League
May 21
Fagiano Okayama
0-1
V-varen Nagasaki
J2 League

The head-to-head record between Fagiano Okayama and V-varen Nagasaki stands at 3 wins for each side and 4 draws over the last 10 matches. This indicates a balanced rivalry, with no team significantly dominating the other. The scorelines reveal a mix of tight contests, as evidenced by four matches ending in draws, including two goalless results. While Fagiano Okayama secured a notable 3-0 victory in September 2022, the majority of games have been closely contested, highlighting a competitive dynamic between the two clubs.

J1 League Standings

#TeamPWDLGFGAGDPtsForm
1
Machida Zelvia
3300122109
WWW
2
Kashiwa Reysol
33009459
WWW
3
Kashima
33009639
WWW
4
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
32108267
DWW
5
Yokohama F. Marinos
32015416
WWL
6
Cerezo Osaka
320134-16
WLW
9
Fagiano Okayama
31112204
DWL
16
V-varen Nagasaki
310246-23
LLW
18
Kyoto Sanga
301247-31
LDL
19
Urawa
3003511-60
LLL
20
JEF United Chiba
300309-90
LLL

Venue Record

Current season at home / on the road
Fagiano OkayamaHome
1W1D0L
2 playedGF 1 · GA 02.00 pts/game
V-varen NagasakiAway
0W0D2L
2 playedGF 2 · GA 50.00 pts/game

Key Statistics

2027 Season
Fagiano OkayamaV-varen Nagasaki
1.12Goals p.g.1.27
1.39Goals conceded p.g.1.43
24%Clean sheets23%
30%Win rate40%
2.52Avg goals in match2.7
1.55xG per game1.94
43%Possession %42%
4.6Shots on target / game3.5
5.5Corners per game3.6
Fagiano Okayama
Recent Form

Fagiano Okayama have won 5 of their last 13 matches at home, drawing 3 and losing 5. Their recent home fixtures include drew with Tokyo Verdy 0-0 and beat V-varen Nagasaki 1-0.

Overall, the wider run reads 10W 9D 14L from the last 33 games (30% win rate). The form line has been negative, with defeats outweighing wins across the sample.

Match Results: Fagiano OkayamaAll competitions
22 Aug
Fagiano Okayama
0-0
Tokyo Verdy
J1 League
15 Aug
Fagiano Okayama
1-0
V-varen Nagasaki
J1 League
08 Aug
Cerezo Osaka
2-1
Fagiano Okayama
J1 League
25 Jul
FC Schalke 04
3-1
Fagiano Okayama
Friendlies Clubs
22 Jul
Werder Bremen
2-0
Fagiano Okayama
Friendlies Clubs
21 Jul
FC Kharkiv
1-2
Fagiano Okayama
Friendlies Clubs
10
Win
30%
9
Draw
27%
14
Lost
42%
V-varen Nagasaki
Recent Form

V-varen Nagasaki have won 6 of their last 18 matches on the road, drawing 1 and losing 11. Their recent away fixtures include lost to V-varen Nagasaki 4-2 and lost to Fagiano Okayama 1-0.

Overall, the wider run reads 12W 3D 15L from the last 30 games (40% win rate). The form line has been negative, with defeats outweighing wins across the sample.

Match Results: V-varen NagasakiAll competitions
21 Aug
Kashiwa Reysol
4-2
V-varen Nagasaki
J1 League
15 Aug
Fagiano Okayama
1-0
V-varen Nagasaki
J1 League
09 Aug
V-varen Nagasaki
2-1
Kyoto Sanga
J1 League
17 Jul
Utrecht
3-2
V-varen Nagasaki
Friendlies Clubs
14 Jul
NEC Nijmegen
3-1
V-varen Nagasaki
Friendlies Clubs
06 Jun
Mito Hollyhock
0-1
V-varen Nagasaki
J1 League
12
Win
40%
3
Draw
10%
15
Lost
50%

Lineups

📋

Lineups not yet announced

Starting lineups are usually confirmed approximately 1 hour before kick-off.

Unavailable Players

0 players

Fagiano Okayama

No reported absences

V-varen Nagasaki

No reported absences

Betting Strategy

High-probability picks are the most likely outcomes. Value selections are markets where our model's probability sits above the price implied by the odds. They will not always come in, but the odds are in your favour over time.

High Probability
Fagiano Okayama Win1.66 (57%)
Value Bets
Over 2.5 Goals2.03 (47.2%)
Under 2.5 Goals1.75 (52.8%)
Both Teams Score1.94 (49.9%)
BTTS No1.77 (50.1%)
Speculative
Draw3.69 (22.1%)
V-varen Nagasaki Win5.18 (20.9%)

Yellow Card Prediction

The referee for this fixture has not been confirmed, so we are sitting this card market out.

Corner Prediction

Fagiano Okayama have averaged 5.5 corners per match at home; V-varen Nagasaki 3.6 on the road. Combined that projects roughly 5.5 corners in this fixture. Our pick is under 9.5 corners at 1.80.

Player Stats Bet

Fagiano Okayama have generated 1.55 xG per game across their recent matches, winning 30% of them. They put 4.6 shots on target per match, giving their attackers the volume needed to land a goal-involvement bet. Fagiano Okayama player to score at 1.85 looks well supported by the data.

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OUR PREDICTION
2.5 Goals Under

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The Daily Punt Analysis Team

Data-driven football predictions and betting tips

This forecast was built by the The Daily Punt Analysis Team using our in-house statistical model. We feed the model two layers of data for every fixture: each team's recent expected goals (xG and xGA) and their actual goals scored and conceded, split by home and away venue. The numbers run through a Poisson distribution that produces a probability for every possible scoreline, which we then convert into fair odds for the 1X2, correct score, BTTS, and over/under markets.

Before publishing, we cross-check our fair odds against the prices the major bookmakers are offering. Where a bookmaker is paying out more than our model says is mathematically fair, we flag that market as a value bet on this page.