Cerezo Osaka vs V-varen Nagasaki Prediction, H2H & Stats
Japan: J1 League
· Regular Season - 16 Head to head
Last 7 meetings
1 - 0
Cerezo Osaka
0 - 2
Cerezo Osaka
3 - 1
V-varen Nagasaki
2 - 0
V-varen Nagasaki
1 - 2
Cerezo Osaka
2 - 0
Cerezo Osaka
1 - 2
V-varen Nagasaki
J1 League table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | Goals | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vissel Kobe |
18 | 11 | 0 | 7 | 29:25 | +4 | 35 |
| 2 | Cerezo Osaka |
18 | 11 | 0 | 7 | 30:21 | +9 | 31 |
| 3 | Nagoya Grampus |
18 | 10 | 0 | 8 | 33:31 | +2 | 31 |
| 4 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima |
18 | 10 | 0 | 8 | 31:23 | +8 | 30 |
| 5 | Gamba Osaka |
18 | 10 | 0 | 8 | 31:25 | +6 | 28 |
| 6 | Fagiano Okayama |
18 | 8 | 0 | 10 | 26:29 | -3 | 26 |
| 7 | Shimizu S-pulse |
18 | 8 | 0 | 10 | 23:25 | -2 | 24 |
| 8 | Kyoto Sanga |
18 | 8 | 0 | 10 | 22:28 | -6 | 23 |
| 9 | V-varen Nagasaki |
18 | 7 | 0 | 11 | 21:29 | -8 | 21 |
| 10 | Avispa Fukuoka |
18 | 7 | 0 | 11 | 21:31 | -10 | 21 |
Top scorers
J1 League
K. Tanimura
Yokohama F. Marinos
10goals
Y. Yamagishi
Nagoya Grampus
10goals
Léo Ceará
Kashima
10goals
Y. Kimura
Nagoya Grampus
9goals
Erik
Machida Zelvia
8goals
D. Hümmet
Gamba Osaka
8goals
S. Sakuragawa
Cerezo Osaka
8goals
Matheus Jesus
V-varen Nagasaki
7goals
Oh Se-Hun
Shimizu S-pulse
7goals
Erison
Kawasaki Frontale
7goals
Recent form
4 - 1
Cerezo Osaka
L
1 - 3
Cerezo Osaka
W
2 - 2
JEF United Chiba
D
1 - 1
Cerezo Osaka
D
2 - 4
Kawasaki Frontale
L
2 - 3
Cerezo Osaka
W
0 - 0
Yokohama F. Marinos
D
2 - 0
Kagoshima United
W
1 - 2
Cerezo Osaka
W
1 - 1
Cerezo Osaka
D
1 - 2
Tokyo Verdy
L
1 - 0
V-varen Nagasaki
L
4 - 0
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
W
2 - 0
V-varen Nagasaki
L
1 - 1
V-varen Nagasaki
D
2 - 1
V-varen Nagasaki
L
2 - 0
V-varen Nagasaki
L
1 - 1
Cerezo Osaka
D
2 - 0
Nagoya Grampus
W
0 - 1
V-varen Nagasaki
W
Who wins? Three ways to read it
1 · X · 2Most likely scores
Expected goals: 1.4 Cerezo Osaka · 1.05 V-varen Nagasaki
Goal lines
Team comparison
Season numbers
J1 League 2026When the goals come
Side by side
Cerezo Osaka
V-varen Nagasaki
Cerezo Osaka vs V-varen Nagasaki: preview and prediction
Cerezo Osaka host V-varen Nagasaki in the Japan J1 League (Regular Season - 16) on Saturday, 9th May 2026 at 08:00 at Yodoko Sakura Stadium, Osaka. Cerezo Osaka sit 2nd in the table and V-varen Nagasaki 9th.
Cerezo Osaka have been inconsistent, with 1 win, 2 draws and 2 defeats in their last 5 games (L-D-D-W-L). V-varen Nagasaki are struggling, with 1 win, 1 draw and 3 defeats in their last 5 games (D-L-W-L-L).
In the last 7 meetings, Cerezo Osaka won 4, V-varen Nagasaki won 3 and 0 ended level. These games average 2.4 goals, with both teams scoring in 43% and over 2.5 goals in 43%.
Our goal model expects about 1.4 goals for Cerezo Osaka and 1.05 for V-varen Nagasaki. It gives Cerezo Osaka the edge (45% home win, 27% draw, 28% away win), 44% for over 2.5 goals and 49% for both teams to score. The most likely score is 1-1.
Our pick was Home or Draw at odds of 1.23.
Cerezo Osaka vs V-varen Nagasaki FAQs
What is the best prediction for Cerezo Osaka vs V-varen Nagasaki?
Our top tip is Double Chance: Home or Draw (1.23 odds).
Who will win Cerezo Osaka vs V-varen Nagasaki?
Cerezo Osaka are favourites: our model gives Cerezo Osaka 45%, the draw 27% and V-varen Nagasaki 28%.
Will both teams score?
Both teams scoring has a 49% chance in our model, and it happened in 43% of recent meetings.
How many goals are expected?
Our model expects 2.5 goals in total, with a 44% chance of over 2.5 goals.
When is Cerezo Osaka vs V-varen Nagasaki?
Kick-off is on Saturday, 9th May 2026 at 08:00 at Yodoko Sakura Stadium, Osaka.
Who is the referee?
K. Nagamine is in charge of this game.
Vissel Kobe
Fagiano Okayama
Kyoto Sanga
Avispa Fukuoka