Our V-Varen Nagasaki vs Cerezo Osaka Prediction: 1-5
V-Varen Nagasaki vs Cerezo Osaka in the Japan J-League is scheduled for an 08:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday February 28, 2026. Our expert analysis predicts a correct score of 1-5 for the match between V-Varen Nagasaki and Cerezo Osaka.
This V-Varen Nagasaki vs Cerezo Osaka prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
V-Varen Nagasaki's Last Match – Nagoya Grampus vs V-Varen Nagasaki
V-Varen Nagasaki will want to continue their winning form after a 3-1 Japan J-League victory over Nagoya Grampus, knowing this is a must-win match for their campaign. In that match, V-Varen Nagasaki recorded 41% possession, firing 13 shots at goal, with 7 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Nagoya Grampus | 59% | 9 (4) | 1.45 | 58 |
 V-Varen Nagasaki | 41% | 13 (7) | 1.33 | 30 |
Cerezo Osaka's Last Match – Cerezo Osaka vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Cerezo Osaka will aim to put their last result behind them following a 1-2 Japan J-League loss to Sanfrecce Hiroshima on February 22. In that match, Cerezo Osaka controlled 52% of possession and managed 6 shots on goal, with 1 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cerezo Osaka | 52% | 6 (1) | 0.93 | 42 |
 Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 48% | 9 (4) | 1.03 | 63 |
V-Varen Nagasaki vs Cerezo Osaka Stats
Key Stats
| V-Varen Nagasaki | Cerezo Osaka | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.75 | Attacking Strength | 1.74 |
| 2.62 | Defence Strength | 1.49 |
| 1.7 | Points Per Game | 1.3 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 1.8 | Average Scored | 1.5 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
V-Varen Nagasaki are averaging 1.8 goals scored and 1.0 conceded per match, while Cerezo Osaka average 1.5 scored and 1.4 conceded per game.
V-Varen Nagasaki 18-10
Cerezo Osaka 15-14
What are the odds for this match?
V-Varen Nagasaki to win: @2.625
Draw: @3.4
Cerezo Osaka to win: @2.6