Kochi United vs Osaka: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Saturday 2 May the J2 League brings Kochi United against Osaka at Kochi Haruno Athletic Stadium. Kick-off: 06:00 WAT.
Current form
Kochi United, last 5: WLWWL Their latest outing: 2–1 win over Tokushima Vortis, at home. In their own stadium the record reads 3 won, 0 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.0 scored, 1.7 conceded per game.
Osaka, last 5: LLLLW Their latest outing: 0–1 defeat to Albirex Niigata, away. Away from home the record reads 1 won, 2 lost from 3. Scoring is the worry: just 0.7 goals a game.
Momentum favours Kochi United, collecting 1.5 points per game to 1.0 for Osaka.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Kochi United 1.2 xG, Osaka 1.1 xG – a total near 2.3. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 40%, GG 55%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Kochi United 38%, draw 28%, Osaka 34%.
GG/NG: GG (55%) at 1.80.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Both teams to score (55%, odds 1.80). Most likely score in line with that pick: Kochi United 1–1 Osaka. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Kochi United38%fair 2.62 · @2.60
Draw28%fair 3.58 · @3.00
Osaka34%fair 2.96 · @2.45
2.29Expected goals
1.21Kochi United xG
1.08Osaka xG
55%Both score
40%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–113%
1–012%
0–111%
0–010%
2–18%
2–07%
From our goals model: Kochi United 1.2 – 1.1 Osaka expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Team ratings (Betarazi)
Kochi United
Osaka
Attack vs J2 League average
-7%
-19%
Goals conceded vs average
+1%
-11%
Our expected goals here
1.15
0.98
Our own ratings from every J2 League result in the last 14 months, recent games counting more. Attack +20% = scores 20% more than an average side; goals conceded −20% = a tighter defence than average. They feed into every chance on this page.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Kochi United to win✗
38%
2.62
2.60
Double chance
Either team to win✗
72%
1.39
1.36
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
55%
1.81
1.80
Draw no bet
Kochi United (draw no bet)
53%
1.89
–
Asian handicap
Osaka +0.5 (Asian handicap)✓
61%
1.64
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✗
67%
1.50
–
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✓
60%
1.67
–
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
80%
1.25
–
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
92%
1.09
–
First team to score
Kochi United to score first✗
47%
2.11
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✓
46%
2.16
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Kochi United / FT Kochi United✗
22%
4.51
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
8%
12.51
–
Recent results
Kochi United – last 6
WLWWLL
26 Apr
vs Tokushima Vortis
2–1
W
19 Apr
@ Kataller Toyama
0–4
L
12 Apr
vs Albirex Niigata
2–1
W
5 Apr
vs Kamatamare Sanuki
2–0
W
29 Mar
@ Tokushima Vortis
0–3
L
22 Mar
@ Ehime FC
0–1
L
1.0Scored / game
1.7Conceded / game
33%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Osaka – last 6
LLLLWW
25 Apr
@ Albirex Niigata
0–1
L
17 Apr
vs Ehime FC
0–1
L
11 Apr
vs Kataller Toyama
1–2
L
5 Apr
@ Tokushima Vortis
0–1
L
15 Mar
@ Ehime FC
1–0
W
6 Mar
vs Nara Club
2–0
W
0.7Scored / game
0.8Conceded / game
17%Both scored
17%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Kochi United and Osaka.
Our pick is Both teams to score with a 55% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.80.
Who will win Kochi United vs Osaka?
On our numbers Kochi United have a 38% chance of winning, the draw 28% and Osaka 34%.
How many goals will there be in Kochi United vs Osaka?
We expect about 2.3 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 40% likely and both teams score 55% 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 2.3 goals in total.
When is Kochi United vs Osaka?
Kochi United vs Osaka (J2 League) kicks off on Saturday 2 May 2026 at 06:00 (West Africa Time) at Kochi Haruno Athletic Stadium.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.