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On March 21, 2026, Fagiano Okayama will host V-Varen Nagasaki in what promises to be an intriguing matchup in the Japan J1 League. Both teams enter the contest with an identical recent form, having secured three victories in their last five outings. This suggests a competitive narrative leading into the game, with both sides riding a wave of confidence.
Fagiano Okayama, playing at home, will seek to capitalize on their familiar surroundings to edge out their opponents. Their tactical strength lies in solid defensive organization complemented by quick transitions into attack. Meanwhile, V-Varen Nagasaki will look to exploit gaps in Okayama’s defense with their dynamic attacking play and positional versatility, hoping to manifest their independent thrill on the road.
The bookmakers have favorably positioned Okayama with odds of 2.22 for a home win, compared to 3.18 for an away victory for Nagasaki. According to our model, Okayama has a 42.6% chance of securing a win, while Nagasaki’s chances sit at 29.7%. With a draw probability of 27.7%, you can expect a closely contested encounter, but predictions remain inherently uncertain. Both teams have the quality to claim victory, making this match one to watch closely.
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| Okayama 42.3% |
Draw 28.1% |
V-Varen Nagasaki 29.6% |
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
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2.25 | 3.2 | 3.1 | |
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2.22 | 3.41 | 3.18 |
Latest Results
| 18.03.26 Cerezo Osaka – Fagiano Okayama – 1:2 14.03.26 Shimizu S-Pulse – Fagiano Okayama – 2:1 penalties 07.03.26 Fagiano Okayama – Kyoto Sanga – 1:0 01.03.26 Fagiano Okayama – Nagoya Grampus – 2:1 penalties 22.02.26 Fagiano Okayama – Gamba Osaka – 1:2 |
18.03.26 V-Varen Nagasaki – Kyoto Sanga – 1:2 15.03.26 V-Varen Nagasaki – Avispa Fukuoka – 1:0 08.03.26 Gamba Osaka – V-Varen Nagasaki – 3:2 28.02.26 V-Varen Nagasaki – Cerezo Osaka – 1:0 21.02.26 Nagoya Grampus – V-Varen Nagasaki – 1:3 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 29.09.24 Fagiano Okayama – V-Varen Nagasaki – 1:0 12.05.24 V-Varen Nagasaki – Fagiano Okayama – 0:0 16.07.23 Fagiano Okayama – V-Varen Nagasaki – 2:2 17.05.23 V-Varen Nagasaki – Fagiano Okayama – 0:0 17.09.22 Fagiano Okayama – V-Varen Nagasaki – 3:0 |
Standings
2026
East
| Pl | W | W | L | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Kashima Antlers | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 13:4 | 19 |
| 2 | FC Tokyo | 7 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 13:7 | 15 |
| 3 | Machida | 6 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11:11 | 12 |
| 4 | Urawa Reds | 7 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 10:8 | 11 |
| 5 | Verdy | 7 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 11:11 | 11 |
| 6 | Kawasaki Frontale | 6 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 12:8 | 10 |
| 7 | Mito | 7 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 9:14 | 8 |
| 8 | Yokohama F. Marinos | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 7:12 | 6 |
| 9 | Kashiwa Reysol | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 9:13 | 5 |
| 10 | Chiba | 7 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 5:12 | 5 |
West
| Pl | W | W | L | L | Pts | |||
| 1 | Gamba Osaka | 7 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 12:10 | 13 |
| 2 | Vissel Kobe | 6 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 11:6 | 12 |
| 3 | Kyoto | 7 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 10:8 | 12 |
| 4 | Nagoya Grampus | 7 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 11:10 | 12 |
| 5 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 11:7 | 11 |
| 6 | Okayama | 7 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 9:10 | 11 |
| 7 | Shimizu S-Pulse | 7 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 8:9 | 10 |
| 8 | Cerezo Osaka | 7 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 7:7 | 9 |
| 9 | V-Varen Nagasaki | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 9:11 | 9 |
| 10 | Avispa Fukuoka | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 5:15 | 3 |
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