J1 League
Gamba Osaka vs Vissel Kobe
Sun, 20 Sep 2026 - 09:00 (UK Time)
Stadium: Panasonic Stadium Suita
Gamba Osaka vs Vissel Kobe Prediction & Stats - J1 League 2026/27
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Gamba Osaka vs Vissel Kobe carries real history into this round of the J1 League.
The two sides meet on 20/09 (Sunday) at Panasonic Stadium Suita, 09:00 (UK time).
Read the Gamba Osaka vs Vissel Kobe prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Gamba Osaka vs Vissel Kobe
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Gamba Osaka vs Vissel Kobe call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
Correct Score: 1 - 1
Last updated on 18-09-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Vissel Kobe the side to beat, with roughly 27% of the implied odds in their favour.
For the wider picture, compare all J1 League odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.
Gamba Osaka Preview
Gamba Osaka reach this fixture 7 match into their J1 League. Here is where Gamba Osaka stand:
In this competition
1 won, 3 drawn, 3 lost
0.86 points per game
8 scored, at 1.14 a game
13 conceded, at 1.86 a game
Gamba Osaka, season-wide
3 won, 3 drawn, 3 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Issam Jebali, 2 goals
Most assists: Ryoya Yamashita, 4 assists
Recent results — Gamba Osaka
15/09/2026 06:00
12/09/2026 06:00
06/09/2026 05:00
02/09/2026 06:00
29/08/2026 05:00
Vissel Kobe: how they are travelling
Vissel Kobe come in 7 matches into their J1 League.
Here is what Vissel Kobe have produced:
In this competition
5 won, 1 drawn, 1 lost
2.29 points per game
11 scored, at 1.57 a game
5 conceded, at 0.71 a game
Vissel Kobe, season-wide
5 won, 1 drawn, 1 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Yūya Ōsako, 3 goals
Most assists: Diego Jara Rodrigues, 1 assists
Recent results — Vissel Kobe
16/09/2026 08:15
11/09/2026 06:00
06/09/2026 06:00
02/09/2026 06:00
29/08/2026 06:00
The head-to-head favours Vissel Kobe
Vissel Kobe have generally come out ahead of Gamba Osaka in their recent meetings.
From 31 match(es):
Vissel Kobe: 13 win(s)
Gamba Osaka: 11 win(s)
Drawn: 7
That trend is worth factoring into the Gamba Osaka vs Vissel Kobe prediction.
Form comparison Gamba Osaka vs Vissel Kobe
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Gamba Osaka
Japan - J1 League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
L
D
D
L
|
0.86 |
| Home |
L
D
W
|
1.33 |
| Away |
L
D
L
D
|
0.5 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 14% | 33% | 0% |
| Goals | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Scored | 1.14 | 1.33 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1.86 | 1.67 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 57% | 33% | 75% |
| Without Conceding | 14% | 33% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 43% | 67% | 25% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.47 | 1.32 | 1.58 |
|
xGA
|
1.97 | 1.85 | 2.06 |
Away Team
Vissel Kobe
Japan - J1 League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
W
W
W
L
|
2.29 |
| Home |
W
W
W
D
|
2.5 |
| Away |
W
L
W
|
2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 71% | 75% | 67% |
| Goals | 2.29 | 3 | 1.33 |
| Scored | 1.57 | 2 | 1 |
| Conceded | 0.71 | 1 | 0.33 |
| Both Teams to Score | 43% | 75% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 43% | 25% | 67% |
| Failed To Score | 14% | 0% | 33% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.43 | 1.65 | 1.21 |
|
xGA
|
1.15 | 1.39 | 0.9 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
👉 Prediction: Under 2.5 Goals
We expect Gamba Osaka vs Vissel Kobe to be a low scoring match. That’s why we’re backing under 2.5 goals as the best betting option. If the match ends with two or fewer goals, your bet wins.
👉 Prediction: Vissel Kobe to Win the 1st Half
We see strong value in backing Vissel Kobe to take a first-half lead in this matchup. They often start matches strong and are expected to do the same against Gamba Osaka.
The half-time odds present better betting value than the full-time result, making this an even more attractive bet.
Fixture information - Gamba Osaka vs Vissel Kobe
Match: Gamba Osaka vs Vissel Kobe
Competition: J1 League
Date: Sunday, 20/09/2026
Kick-off: 09:00 (UK time)
Venue: Panasonic Stadium Suita
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Stats
The statistics for Gamba Osaka vs Vissel Kobe that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
2.17
League: 2.97
Both Teams to Score
17%
League: 60%
Over 1.5+
50%
League: 80%
Over 2.5+
17%
League: 54%
Cards
2.33
League: 2.76
Corners
8
League: 9.14
Home Team
Gamba Osaka
Japan - J1 League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
L
D
D
L
|
0.86 |
| Home |
L
D
W
|
1.33 |
| Away |
L
D
L
D
|
0.5 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 14% | 33% | 0% |
| Goals | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Scored | 1.14 | 1.33 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1.86 | 1.67 | 2 |
| Both Teams to Score | 57% | 33% | 75% |
| Without Conceding | 14% | 33% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 43% | 67% | 25% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.47 | 1.32 | 1.58 |
|
xGA
|
1.97 | 1.85 | 2.06 |
Away Team
Vissel Kobe
Japan - J1 League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
W
W
W
L
|
2.29 |
| Home |
W
W
W
D
|
2.5 |
| Away |
W
L
W
|
2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 71% | 75% | 67% |
| Goals | 2.29 | 3 | 1.33 |
| Scored | 1.57 | 2 | 1 |
| Conceded | 0.71 | 1 | 0.33 |
| Both Teams to Score | 43% | 75% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 43% | 25% | 67% |
| Failed To Score | 14% | 0% | 33% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.43 | 1.65 | 1.21 |
|
xGA
|
1.15 | 1.39 | 0.9 |
Corners
11.86 / Match
+57% Corners / Match
Gamba Osaka received +57% more corners than Vissel Kobe in the J1 League
7.57 / Match
Tokyo
(5)
JEF United
(3)
V-Varen Nagasaki
(5)
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
(5)
Nagoya Grampus
(3)
Mito Hollyhock
(9)
Urawa Reds
(5)(2)
Kashima Antlers
(2)
V-Varen Nagasaki
(6)
Tokyo Verdy
(4)
Cerezo Osaka
(2)
Yokohama F. Marinos
(7)
Tokyo
(1)
Avispa Fukuoka
Cards
1.14 / Match
+33% Cards / Match
Gamba Osaka received +33% more cards than Vissel Kobe in the J1 League
0.86 / Match
Tokyo
(0)
JEF United
(0)
V-Varen Nagasaki
(1)
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
(1)
Nagoya Grampus
(2)
Mito Hollyhock
(0)
Urawa Reds
(0)(0)
Kashima Antlers
(0)
V-Varen Nagasaki
(1)
Tokyo Verdy
(2)
Cerezo Osaka
(2)
Yokohama F. Marinos
(0)
Tokyo
(1)
Avispa Fukuoka
Goals Scored
1.14 / Match
+38%
Vissel Kobe is +38% better in terms of goals scored
1.57 / Match
Tokyo
(0)
JEF United
(0)
V-Varen Nagasaki
(2)
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
(0)
Nagoya Grampus
(1)
Mito Hollyhock
(1)
Urawa Reds
(4)(2)
Kashima Antlers
(3)
V-Varen Nagasaki
(2)
Tokyo Verdy
(1)
Cerezo Osaka
(0)
Yokohama F. Marinos
(2)
Tokyo
(1)
Avispa Fukuoka
Goals Conceded
1.86 / Match
+62%
Gamba Osaka condeded +62% more goals than Vissel Kobe
0.71 / Match
Tokyo
(2)
JEF United
(2)
V-Varen Nagasaki
(2)
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
(0)
Nagoya Grampus
(3)
Mito Hollyhock
(1)
Urawa Reds
(3)(1)
Kashima Antlers
(1)
V-Varen Nagasaki
(0)
Tokyo Verdy
(0)
Cerezo Osaka
(1)
Yokohama F. Marinos
(2)
Tokyo
(0)
Avispa Fukuoka
J1 League Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Machida Zelvia
|
7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 19 | 6 | 13 | 17 | 2.43 |
| 2 |
Vissel Kobe
|
7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 5 | 6 | 16 | 2.29 |
| 3 |
Kashiwa Reysol
|
7 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 13 | 10 | 3 | 15 | 2.14 |
| 4 |
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
|
7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 19 | 6 | 13 | 14 | 2 |
| 5 |
Tokyo
|
7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 13 | 8 | 5 | 14 | 2 |
| 6 |
Fagiano Okayama
|
7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 13 | 1.86 |
| 7 |
Kawasaki Frontale
|
7 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 13 | 9 | 4 | 12 | 1.71 |
| 8 |
Kashima Antlers
|
7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 14 | 13 | 1 | 12 | 1.71 |
| 9 |
Yokohama F. Marinos
|
7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 9 | 2 | 11 | 1.57 |
| 10 |
Cerezo Osaka
|
7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 11 | -5 | 10 | 1.43 |
| 11 |
Mito Hollyhock
|
7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 11 | 9 | 2 | 9 | 1.29 |
| 12 |
Urawa Reds
|
7 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 13 | 17 | -4 | 9 | 1.29 |
| 13 |
Shimizu S-Pulse
|
7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 7 | -3 | 7 | 1 |
| 14 |
V-Varen Nagasaki
|
7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 14 | -5 | 7 | 1 |
| 15 |
Gamba Osaka
|
7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 13 | -5 | 6 | 0.86 |
| 16 |
Nagoya Grampus
|
7 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 13 | -6 | 6 | 0.86 |
| 17 |
Kyoto Sanga
|
7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 14 | -5 | 5 | 0.71 |
| 18 |
Avispa Fukuoka
|
7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 11 | -2 | 4 | 0.57 |
| 19 |
Tokyo Verdy
|
7 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 9 | -6 | 4 | 0.57 |
| 20 |
JEF United
|
7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 16 | -10 | 4 | 0.57 |
Odds
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