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On August 29, 2026, V-Varen Nagasaki will host FC Tokyo in a J1 League matchup that is critical for both sides as they aim to boost their standings. V-Varen Nagasaki comes into this fixture with a mixed bag of results, having secured just one victory in their last four outings. Their recent performances suggest an inconsistency in both attack and defense, which could be a concern when facing the strategic prowess of FC Tokyo.
FC Tokyo, similarly struggling, has managed only one win in their last four matches, indicating that neither team is in top form heading into this contest. However, Tokyo’s tactical setup, often focusing on rapid counterattacks and maintaining possession, could exploit any defensive lapses from the home side. The bookmakers favor FC Tokyo with odds of 1.78 for an away win, reflecting their stronger historical performances and overall squad depth.
Given the current form of both teams, predictions lean towards a close contest, with an expected final score of 0:1 in favor of the visitors. However, football can often yield surprises, and V-Varen Nagasaki will be keen to leverage home advantage to secure crucial points. As such, while Tokyo appears the likely victor, the outcome remains uncertain.
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| V-Varen Nagasaki 20.8% |
Draw 25.9% |
Tokyo 53.3% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 0:1
Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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4.53 | 3.80 | 1.82 | |
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4.40 | 3.60 | 1.72 | |
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4.44 | 3.75 | 1.80 | |
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4.40 | 3.60 | 1.74 | |
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4.54 | 3.63 | 1.78 | |
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4.50 | 3.60 | 1.79 |
Latest Results
| 21.08.26 Kashiwa Reysol – V-Varen Nagasaki – 1:0 15.08.26 Fagiano Okayama – V-Varen Nagasaki – 1:0 09.08.26 V-Varen Nagasaki – Kyoto Sanga – 2:1 14.07.26 NEC Nijmegen – V-Varen Nagasaki – 3:1 06.06.26 Mito HollyHock – V-Varen Nagasaki – 0:1 |
21.08.26 FC Tokyo – JEF United Chiba – 2:0 15.08.26 Vissel Kobe – FC Tokyo – 2:2 08.08.26 FC Tokyo – Machida Zelvia – 1:5 01.08.26 FC Tokyo – Borussia Dortmund – 0:1 06.06.26 FC Tokyo – Cerezo Osaka – 1:3 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 22.06.22 FC Tokyo – V-Varen Nagasaki – 2:3 ET 27.07.18 FC Tokyo – V-Varen Nagasaki – 0:1 08.04.18 V-Varen Nagasaki – FC Tokyo – 2:5 |
Standings
2026/27
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Machida | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5:1 | 4 | 3 |
| 2 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:0 | 3 | 3 |
| 3 | Kashima Antlers | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4:3 | 1 | 3 |
| 4 | Gamba Osaka | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4:3 | 1 | 3 |
| 5 | Cerezo Osaka | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 1 | 3 |
| 6 | Kashiwa Reysol | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 1 | 3 |
| 7 | V-Varen Nagasaki | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 1 | 3 |
| 8 | Shimizu S-Pulse | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 1 | 3 |
| 9 | Vissel Kobe | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 1 | 3 |
| 10 | Verdy | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 0 | 1 |
| 11 | Kawasaki Frontale | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 0 | 1 |
| 12 | Yokohama F. Marinos | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3:4 | -1 | 0 |
| 13 | Urawa Reds | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3:4 | -1 | 0 |
| 14 | Mito | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | -1 | 0 |
| 15 | Kyoto | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | -1 | 0 |
| 16 | Okayama | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | -1 | 0 |
| 17 | Avispa Fukuoka | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:1 | -1 | 0 |
| 18 | Nagoya Grampus | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:1 | -1 | 0 |
| 19 | Chiba | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:3 | -3 | 0 |
| 20 | FC Tokyo | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:5 | -4 | 0 |
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