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On May 9, 2026, Cerezo Osaka will take on V-Varen Nagasaki in a highly anticipated J1 League matchup at Cerezo Osaka’s home ground. Cerezo enters this fixture in strong form, securing victories in four of their last five matches. Their recent performances highlight a robust attacking strategy combined with a solid defensive setup, making them a formidable opponent at home.
Conversely, V-Varen Nagasaki struggles with consistency, having won only once in their last five outings. This recent run reflects issues in both defense and attack, resulting in a lack of cohesiveness on the pitch. Their road form has been particularly challenging, which could weigh on their confidence come match day.
Bookmakers currently favor Cerezo Osaka, setting the odds at 1.83 for a home win, while V-Varen Nagasaki sits at 3.95 for an away victory. Our model reflects this sentiment, predicting a 53.4% probability of a home win, a 24.3% chance for a draw, and a 22.5% chance for an away victory. As both teams gear up for this encounter, Cerezo’s home advantage and recent form position them as favorites, yet in football, surprises are always possible.
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| Cerezo Osaka 50.9% |
Draw 25.5% |
V-Varen Nagasaki 23.6% |
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1.83 | 3.65 | 3.95 |
Latest Results
| 03.05.26 Cerezo Osaka – Avispa Fukuoka – 2:1 penalties 29.04.26 Vissel Kobe – Cerezo Osaka – 0:1 penalties 25.04.26 Sanfrecce Hiroshima – Cerezo Osaka – 2:1 18.04.26 Cerezo Osaka – Kyoto Sanga – 3:0 11.04.26 Gamba Osaka – Cerezo Osaka – 0:1 |
03.05.26 V-Varen Nagasaki – Nagoya Grampus – 1:2 29.04.26 Shimizu S-Pulse – V-Varen Nagasaki – 1:2 25.04.26 V-Varen Nagasaki – Gamba Osaka – 1:2 penalties 18.04.26 Sanfrecce Hiroshima – V-Varen Nagasaki – 2:0 11.04.26 Avispa Fukuoka – V-Varen Nagasaki – 1:0 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 28.02.26 V-Varen Nagasaki – Cerezo Osaka – 1:0 19.08.18 V-Varen Nagasaki – Cerezo Osaka – 0:2 05.05.18 Cerezo Osaka – V-Varen Nagasaki – 3:1 11.09.16 Cerezo Osaka – V-Varen Nagasaki – 2:0 08.06.16 V-Varen Nagasaki – Cerezo Osaka – 1:2 |
Standings
2026
East
| Pl | W | W | L | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Kashima Antlers | 14 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 23:10 | 34 |
| 2 | FC Tokyo | 14 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 29:13 | 32 |
| 3 | Machida | 13 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 21:20 | 25 |
| 4 | Verdy | 13 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 20:16 | 24 |
| 5 | Kawasaki Frontale | 14 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 20:25 | 20 |
| 6 | Urawa Reds | 14 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 20:19 | 18 |
| 7 | Mito | 14 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 21:28 | 18 |
| 8 | Yokohama F. Marinos | 14 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 21:26 | 16 |
| 9 | Kashiwa Reysol | 14 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 10 | 16:21 | 11 |
| 10 | Chiba | 14 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 9 | 13:26 | 9 |
West
| Pl | W | W | L | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Vissel Kobe | 13 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 23:18 | 26 |
| 2 | Gamba Osaka | 15 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 28:21 | 25 |
| 3 | Nagoya Grampus | 14 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 25:20 | 25 |
| 4 | Cerezo Osaka | 14 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 17:14 | 21 |
| 5 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 14 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 6 | 21:19 | 20 |
| 6 | Shimizu S-Pulse | 14 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 18:19 | 20 |
| 7 | Okayama | 14 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 18:24 | 20 |
| 8 | Kyoto | 13 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 20:18 | 19 |
| 9 | Avispa Fukuoka | 15 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 18:27 | 18 |
| 10 | V-Varen Nagasaki | 14 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 14:22 | 16 |
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