63 - Fagiano Okayama FC vs V-Varen Nagasaki, J. League 2026-27 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Fagiano Okayama FC vs V-Varen Nagasaki — J. League .
- Fagiano Okayama FC 18 games · 26 pts (2026/27)
- V-Varen Nagasaki 18 games · 21 pts (2026/27)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vissel Kobe | 18 | 35 |
| 2 | Cerezo Osaka FC | 18 | 31 |
| 3 | Nagoya Grampus | 18 | 31 |
| 4 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 18 | 30 |
| 5 | Gamba Osaka | 18 | 28 |
| 6 | Fagiano Okayama FC | 18 | 26 |
| 7 | Shimizu S-Pulse | 18 | 24 |
| 8 | Kyoto Sanga FC | 18 | 23 |
| 9 | V-Varen Nagasaki | 18 | 21 |
| 10 | Avispa Fukuoka | 18 | 21 |
| 11 | Kashima Antlers | 18 | 45 |
| 12 | FC Tokyo | 18 | 37 |
| 13 | FC Machida Zelvia | 18 | 37 |
| 14 | Kawasaki Frontale | 18 | 28 |
| 15 | Tokyo Verdy | 18 | 28 |
| 16 | Urawa Red Diamonds | 18 | 25 |
| 17 | Kashiwa Reysol | 18 | 20 |
| 18 | Yokohama F.Marinos | 18 | 20 |
| 19 | FC Mito Holly Hock | 18 | 18 |
| 20 | JEF United Ichihara Chiba | 18 | 12 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 May | Cerezo Osaka FC | H | 2–3 | L |
| 17 May | Shimizu S-Pulse | H | 2–0 | W |
| 10 May | Vissel Kobe | A | 3–0 | W |
| 06 May | V-Varen Nagasaki | A | 1–2 | L |
| 02 May | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | H | 1–0 | W |
| 29 Apr | Nagoya Grampus | A | 1–1 | D |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 May | Kyoto Sanga FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 17 May | Vissel Kobe | H | 5–4 | W |
| 09 May | Cerezo Osaka FC | A | 2–3 | L |
| 06 May | Fagiano Okayama FC | H | 2–1 | W |
| 03 May | Nagoya Grampus | H | 1–2 | L |
| 29 Apr | Shimizu S-Pulse | A | 2–1 | W |
Season Stats
| Fagiano Okayama FC | V-Varen Nagasaki | |
|---|---|---|
| #6 | Position | #9 |
| 26 | Points | 21 |
| 18 | Played | 18 |
| 8 / 0 / 10 | W / D / L | 7 / 0 / 11 |
| 41 | Scored | 25 |
| 46 | Conceded | 33 |
| -5 | GD | -8 |
| 1.44 | PPG | 1.17 |
| 44% | Win % | 39% |
Key Stats
50%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (2 games)
H2H (2 games)
50%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Fagiano Okayama FC are 6th (26 pts). V-Varen Nagasaki are 9th (21 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' We are underway at . The crowd does wile while the referee lows the starting whistle.
- 5' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Masahiro Sekiguchi made 188 appearances and scored 0 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 10' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 15' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Fagiano Okayama FC side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 20' The home supporters are growing impatient. Fagiano Okayama FC must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 25' The referee has had an easy afternoon — neither side has been overly physical in the tackle.
- 30' It looks surprising V-Varen Nagasaki does not make any changes. Ryogo Yamasaki has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 35' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Fagiano Okayama FC that had 56 games and scored 52 goals.
- 40' It is a cagey affair so far. Fagiano Okayama FC in their trying to find a way past V-Varen Nagasaki's compact .
- 45' Japan international Takuma Ominami has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
- 46' Thiago Santana has so much to prove this time. He replaces Ryogo Yamasaki on 46 minute.
- 51' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 54' Goal! Lucao scores his 7 goal in 56 matches.
- 59' Fagiano Okayama FC have won 52 goals from 56 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
Lineups
Fagiano Okayama FC Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 43
- 51
- 48
- 8
- 88
- 6
- 10
- 41
- 99
- 80
Bench
- 22
- 24
- 66
- 33
- 79
- 44
- 13
- 5
- 9
Coach
Takashi Kiyama
V-Varen Nagasaki Lineups
Starting XI
- 22
- 50
- 25
-
18
Ryogo Yamasaki ↓ Thiago Santana 46'
- 5
- 1
- 8
- 4
- 24
- 41
- 3
Bench
- 23
- 19
-
9
Thiago Santana ↑ 46'
- 21
- 29
- 13
- 34
- 45
- 39
Coach
Takuya Takagi
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Yuto Iwasaki | 1 |
| Werik | 1 |
| Thiago Santana | 1 |
Head to Head
Fagiano Okayama FC Form
2026-05-24
Fagiano Okayama FC
2–3
Cerezo Osaka FC
L
2026-05-17
Fagiano Okayama FC
2–0
Shimizu S-Pulse
W
2026-05-10
Vissel Kobe
0–3
Fagiano Okayama FC
W
2026-05-06
V-Varen Nagasaki
2–1
Fagiano Okayama FC
L
2026-05-02
Fagiano Okayama FC
1–0
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
W
2026-04-29
Nagoya Grampus
1–1
Fagiano Okayama FC
D
V-Varen Nagasaki Form
Predictions
1.76
Fagiano Okayama FC xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.46
V-Varen Nagasaki xG
I would bet for:
Fagiano Okayama FC or V-Varen Nagasaki 74% + Both teams to score 63%
Match Result
Both Teams to Score
Avg goals/match: 3.22
Over / Under Goals
| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 94% |
|
6% |
| ± 1.5 | 83% |
|
17% |
| ± 2.5 | 61% |
|
39% |
| ± 3.5 | 40% |
|
60% |
| ± 4.5 | 23% |
|
77% |
Double Chance
Fagiano Okayama FC or Draw
69%
Draw or V-Varen Nagasaki
57%
Fagiano Okayama FC or V-Varen Nagasaki
74%
Half-Time Result
Correct Score
1 – 1
11.2%
2 – 1
8.7%
1 – 2
7.2%
1 – 0
6.3%
2 – 2
6.3%
2 – 0
6.2%
0 – 0
5.6%
0 – 1
5.1%
3 – 1
5.1%
0 – 2
4.3%
3 – 2
3.7%
3 – 0
3.5%
Asian Handicap — Fagiano Okayama FC
| Handicap | Fagiano Okayama FC covers | Push | V-Varen Nagasaki covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 10% | — | 90% |
| -2 | 10% | 13% | 76% |
| -1.5 | 24% | — | 76% |
| -1 | 24% | 20% | 56% |
| -0.5 | 44% | — | 56% |
| +0.5 | 69% | — | 31% |
| +1 | 69% | 16% | 15% |
| +1.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +2 | 85% | 9% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Fagiano Okayama FC keeps clean sheet
24%
V-Varen Nagasaki keeps clean sheet
18%
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.