Hollyhock vs V-Varen Prediction
🔊 A narrow lead after the first leg is always the most treacherous margin in two-legged ties. Varen Nagasaki have the upper hand: an away goal gives them the advantage as they head home looking to protect their position. Mito Hollyhock, meanwhile, are desperate to turn things around. The problem? Their home form has been disastrous-five straight defeats in their last five outings. Can they pull off a dramatic comeback on their own turf, or will Nagasaki see things through to a logical conclusion?
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 30 May 2026 and ended with a scoreline of 1:0. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - V-Varen Nagasaki):
- ball possession percentage: 39% vs 61%;
- corner kicks: 0 vs 7;
- fouls: 6 vs 11;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 0;
- shots on target: 3 vs 4.
📊Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Mito Hollyhock and V-Varen Nagasaki:
- played 26 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 6, for the away team - 13, draws - 7;
- number of goals - 26 against 38;
- average total in the 1st half - 1.31, in the 2nd half - 1.15;
- average total goals in the match - 2.46.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results

Mito Hollyhock Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the J1 League tournament (home team - V-Varen Nagasaki, away team - Mito Hollyhock). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:0.
Here's the game statistics (Mito Hollyhock vs V-Varen Nagasaki):
- ball possession: 61% vs 39%;
- corner kicks: 7 vs 0;
- fouls: 11 vs 6;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 0;
- shots on target: 4 vs 3.
Mito’s league position tells the story of their struggles this season: they sit ninth in the Eastern group with 18 points from 18 rounds. Their goal difference-19 scored and 35 conceded-highlights issues at both ends of the pitch. Most worrying, though, is their current form: Daisuke Kimori’s side have lost five straight matches in regulation time. Even on home turf, they look disjointed and unable to break down average defenses.
Match Results: Mito Hollyhock

V-Varen Nagasaki Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the J1 League tournament (home team - V-Varen Nagasaki, away - Mito Hollyhock). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:0.
Here are the match stats (V-Varen Nagasaki vs Mito Hollyhock):
- ball possession: 39% vs 61%;
- corner kicks: 0 vs 7;
- fouls: 6 vs 11;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 0;
- shots on target: 3 vs 4.
Unlike their desperate opponents, Varen Nagasaki head into the second leg firmly in control of the tie. The Blues wrapped up the regular season with 21 points in the West Group. Their attacking output wasn’t particularly impressive-just 20 goals in 18 matches-but Mateus Jesus still managed to break into the top scorers’ list, netting seven times. It was Jesus who struck the decisive goal in last week’s encounter, finding the net inside the opening minute.
Match Results: V-Varen Nagasaki
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 26;
- home team wins - 6, away team wins - 13, draws - 7.
Statistics: Mito Hollyhock vs V-Varen Nagasaki
- matches played in the tournament: 18 vs 18;
- wins: 6 vs 8;
- win percentage: 32% vs 42%;
- losses: 13 vs 11;
- draws: 0 vs 0.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 3 vs 4;
- losses: 7 vs 6;
- draws: 0 vs 0.
- Mito Hollyhock have not won in last 8 games (J1 League).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1, the guests - 1.46;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.46;
- both teams scored: overall - 12; at the home team's field - 6.
Statistics: Mito Hollyhock vs V-Varen Nagasaki
- average total in the tournament: 2.89 vs 2.58;
- average total goals scored: 1 vs 1.11;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.47 vs 0.63;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.53 vs 0.47;
- Mito Hollyhock: average total at home in the tournament - 1.11;
- V-Varen Nagasaki: average total away in the tournament - 1.11;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1 (home - 1.2) vs 1.1 (away - 0.8).
- Mito Hollyhock have conceded in 9 of last 10 games against V-Varen Nagasaki.
- Mito Hollyhock have conceded in last 8 games (J1 League).
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 26;
- both teams scored all-time - 12 times;
- on the home team’s field - 6 times.
Statistics: Mito Hollyhock vs V-Varen Nagasaki
- number of matches played in the tournament: 18 vs 18;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 12 vs 10;
- number of BTTS matches for Mito Hollyhock at home - 6 (67%);
- number of BTTS matches for V-Varen Nagasaki away - 4 (44%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 6 vs 6;
- BTTS matches for Mito Hollyhock at home - 3 (60%);
- BTTS matches for V-Varen Nagasaki away - 2 (40%).
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 1:1 (34/190, 17.9%);
- Mito Hollyhock at home most often finish matches: 1:1 (3/9, 33.3%);
- V-Varen Nagasaki away most often play: 1:0 , 2:0 , 3:2 (2/9, 22.2%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
1:1 - 13.18% (odds 5.5)
1:0 - 9.73% (odds 6.5)
2:1 - 8.97% (odds 8)
Editorial Prediction
Mito occasionally manage to pick up points at home, but this doesn’t look like one of those occasions. The hosts are struggling mentally and their attack ranks among the weakest in the league. Nagasaki, holding a slight edge, are likely to play with pragmatism; even if they concede, they should be able to keep Mito from building any momentum and will almost certainly create a scoring chance of their own. Our editorial prediction: a 1-1 draw at full time. The main pick - V-Varen Nagasaki double chance.
