V-Varen Nagasaki vs Cerezo Osaka: match statistics
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V-Varen Nagasaki vs Cerezo Osaka: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
V-Varen Nagasaki plays Cerezo Osaka in J1 League (Japan). The game is scheduled for September 19, 2026. Venue: transcosmos Stadium Nagasaki.
Recent form
V-Varen Nagasaki has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.80 points per game. Cerezo Osaka has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, with 1.40 points per game.
Scoring records
V-Varen Nagasaki scores 1.29 goals per game and allows 2.00. Cerezo Osaka scores 0.86 and allows 1.57. Games in this league average 2.97 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 57% of V-Varen Nagasaki's games and 29% of Cerezo Osaka's. The Over 2.5 rates are 71% and 43%, compared with league averages of 60% for BTTS and 54% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Cerezo Osaka has the higher season xG average, 1.28 to 1.24 per game. V-Varen Nagasaki takes 10.7 shots per game, while Cerezo Osaka takes 11.1.
First-half and second-half trends
V-Varen Nagasaki leads at halftime in 29% of its games and scores 0.86 goals per game after halftime. Cerezo Osaka leads at halftime in 29% and scores 0.43 after halftime.
When the teams score
V-Varen Nagasaki's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (3 goals). For Cerezo Osaka, it is minutes 16-30 (3 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
J1 League games average 2.97 goals. Both teams score in 60% of games, and 54% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| V-Varen Nagasaki | Cerezo Osaka | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 39% | 27% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.31 | 0.29 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Cerezo Osaka is 75% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / game - V-Varen Nagasaki · 1.4 pts / game - Cerezo Osaka
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
V-Varen Nagasaki is 50% better for: goals scored per game.
1.29 goals / game - V-Varen Nagasaki · 0.86 goals / game - Cerezo Osaka
Cerezo Osaka is 27% better for: goals allowed per game.
2 goals / game - V-Varen Nagasaki · 1.57 goals / game - Cerezo Osaka
V-Varen Nagasaki scores in 71% of games (5 of 7 games), while Cerezo Osaka keeps a clean sheet in 43% (3 of 7 games).
Cerezo Osaka scores in 57% of games (4 of 7 games), while V-Varen Nagasaki keeps a clean sheet in 14% (1 of 7 games).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - V-Varen Nagasaki
Over / Under - Cerezo Osaka
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Cerezo Osaka is 13% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.14 pts / game - V-Varen Nagasaki · 1.29 pts / game - Cerezo Osaka
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
V-Varen Nagasaki - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 29% of games and wins 29%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.6 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Cerezo Osaka - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 29% of games and wins 43%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 1.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 2.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 20% |
| No goal | 80% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -4 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -1 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (3 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (4). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (3 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
V-Varen Nagasaki
Cerezo Osaka
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (J1 League).
Teams vs league
| V-Varen Nagasaki | Liga | Cerezo Osaka | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.29 | 2.97 | ▼ 2.43 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 57% | 60% | ▼ 29% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 71% | 54% | ▼ 43% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 14% | 22% | ▲ 43% |
| Goal before half-time | • 71% | 70% | ▼ 57% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 100% | 86% | ▼ 71% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
FAQ
When do V-Varen Nagasaki and Cerezo Osaka play?
V-Varen Nagasaki face Cerezo Osaka on September 19, 2026 in J1 League at transcosmos Stadium Nagasaki. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What do the goal statistics show before V-Varen Nagasaki vs Cerezo Osaka?
V-Varen Nagasaki score 1.29 goals per game on average and Cerezo Osaka 0.86. The J1 League average is 2.97 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 54% of games. Both teams score in 57% of V-Varen Nagasaki's matches and 29% of Cerezo Osaka's.
What form are V-Varen Nagasaki and Cerezo Osaka in?
Over the last 5 games V-Varen Nagasaki have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Cerezo Osaka 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for V-Varen Nagasaki vs Cerezo Osaka?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.