J1 League
Vissel Kobe vs Cerezo Osaka
Sat, 29 Aug 2026 - 11:00 (UK Time)
Stadium: NOEVIR Stadium Kobe
Vissel Kobe vs Cerezo Osaka Prediction & Stats - J1 League 2026/27
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Vissel Kobe vs Cerezo Osaka carries real history into this round of the J1 League.
The two sides meet on 29/08 (Saturday) at NOEVIR Stadium Kobe, 11:00 (UK time).
Read the Vissel Kobe vs Cerezo Osaka prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Vissel Kobe vs Cerezo Osaka
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Vissel Kobe vs Cerezo Osaka call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
BTTS - Yes
Last updated on 28-08-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Vissel Kobe the side to beat, with roughly 51% 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.
Vissel Kobe Preview
Vissel Kobe reach this fixture 3 match into their J1 League. Here is where Vissel Kobe stand:
In this competition
1 won, 1 drawn, 1 lost
1.33 points per game
3 scored, at 1 a game
3 conceded, at 1 a game
Vissel Kobe, season-wide
1 won, 1 drawn, 1 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Yūya Ōsako, 2 goals
Most assists: Matheus Soares Thuler, 1 assists
Recent results — Vissel Kobe
22/08/2026 06:30
15/08/2026 06:00
08/08/2026 06:00
20/04/2026 12:15
16/04/2026 12:15
Cerezo Osaka: how they are travelling
Cerezo Osaka come in 3 matches into their J1 League.
Here is what Cerezo Osaka have produced:
In this competition
2 won, 0 drawn, 1 lost
2 points per game
3 scored, at 1 a game
4 conceded, at 1.33 a game
Cerezo Osaka, season-wide
2 won, 0 drawn, 1 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Thiago Andrade, 1 goals
Most assists: Shinji Kagawa, 1 assists
Recent results — Cerezo Osaka
22/08/2026 06:00
15/08/2026 06:00
08/08/2026 06:00
06/12/2025 00:00
18/10/2025 01:00
The head-to-head favours Cerezo Osaka
Cerezo Osaka have generally come out ahead of Vissel Kobe in their recent meetings.
From 29 match(es):
Cerezo Osaka: 13 win(s)
Vissel Kobe: 7 win(s)
Drawn: 9
That trend is worth factoring into the Vissel Kobe vs Cerezo Osaka prediction.
Form comparison Vissel Kobe vs Cerezo Osaka
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Vissel Kobe
Japan - J1 League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
D
W
|
1.33 |
| Home |
D
|
1 |
| Away |
L
W
|
1.5 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 33% | 0% | 50% |
| Goals | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| Scored | 1 | 2 | 0.5 |
| Conceded | 1 | 2 | 0.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 33% | 100% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 33% | 0% | 50% |
| Failed To Score | 33% | 0% | 50% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.13 | 1.57 | 0.91 |
|
xGA
|
1.21 | 1.61 | 1.01 |
Away Team
Cerezo Osaka
Japan - J1 League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
L
W
|
2 |
| Home |
W
W
|
3 |
| Away |
L
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 67% | 100% | 0% |
| Goals | 2.33 | 2 | 3 |
| Scored | 1 | 1.5 | 0 |
| Conceded | 1.33 | 0.5 | 3 |
| Both Teams to Score | 33% | 50% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 33% | 50% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 33% | 0% | 100% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.07 | 1.23 | 0.78 |
|
xGA
|
1.52 | 1.54 | 1.48 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
👉 Prediction: Vissel Kobe to Win
It’s hard to see any outcome other than a Vissel Kobe victory, making this our best betting tip.
They have been impressive throughout the season. Expect Vissel Kobe to live up to expectations in this matchup.
👉 Prediction: Under 2.5 Goals
We expect Vissel Kobe vs Cerezo Osaka 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.
Fixture information - Vissel Kobe vs Cerezo Osaka
Match: Vissel Kobe vs Cerezo Osaka
Competition: J1 League
Date: Saturday, 29/08/2026
Kick-off: 11:00 (UK time)
Venue: NOEVIR Stadium Kobe
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Stats
The statistics for Vissel Kobe vs Cerezo Osaka that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
3.5
League: 3.2
Both Teams to Score
50%
League: 63%
Over 1.5+
100%
League: 77%
Over 2.5+
100%
League: 63%
Cards
0
League: 2.37
Corners
9
League: 8.93
Home Team
Vissel Kobe
Japan - J1 League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
L
D
W
|
1.33 |
| Home |
D
|
1 |
| Away |
L
W
|
1.5 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 33% | 0% | 50% |
| Goals | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| Scored | 1 | 2 | 0.5 |
| Conceded | 1 | 2 | 0.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 33% | 100% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 33% | 0% | 50% |
| Failed To Score | 33% | 0% | 50% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.13 | 1.57 | 0.91 |
|
xGA
|
1.21 | 1.61 | 1.01 |
Away Team
Cerezo Osaka
Japan - J1 League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
L
W
|
2 |
| Home |
W
W
|
3 |
| Away |
L
|
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 67% | 100% | 0% |
| Goals | 2.33 | 2 | 3 |
| Scored | 1 | 1.5 | 0 |
| Conceded | 1.33 | 0.5 | 3 |
| Both Teams to Score | 33% | 50% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 33% | 50% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 33% | 0% | 100% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.07 | 1.23 | 0.78 |
|
xGA
|
1.52 | 1.54 | 1.48 |
Corners
7.66 / Match
+39% Corners / Match
Cerezo Osaka received +39% more corners than Vissel Kobe in the J1 League
10.67 / Match
Yokohama F. Marinos
(2)
Tokyo
(7)
Avispa Fukuoka
(1)(7)
Shimizu S-Pulse
(2)
Avispa Fukuoka
(5)
Fagiano Okayama
Cards
1 / Match
+0% Cards / Match
Both Teams are equal in terms of cards
1 / Match
Yokohama F. Marinos
(2)
Tokyo
(0)
Avispa Fukuoka
(1)(2)
Shimizu S-Pulse
(0)
Avispa Fukuoka
(1)
Fagiano Okayama
Goals Scored
1 / Match
+0%
Both Teams are equal in terms of goals scored
1 / Match
Yokohama F. Marinos
(0)
Tokyo
(2)
Avispa Fukuoka
(1)(1)
Shimizu S-Pulse
(0)
Avispa Fukuoka
(2)
Fagiano Okayama
Goals Conceded
1 / Match
+25%
Cerezo Osaka condeded +25% more goals than Vissel Kobe
1.33 / Match
Yokohama F. Marinos
(1)
Tokyo
(2)
Avispa Fukuoka
(0)(0)
Shimizu S-Pulse
(3)
Avispa Fukuoka
(1)
Fagiano Okayama
J1 League Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Machida Zelvia
|
3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 2 | 10 | 9 | 3 |
| 2 |
Kashiwa Reysol
|
3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 3 |
| 3 |
Kashima Antlers
|
3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 3 |
| 4 |
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
|
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 2.33 |
| 5 |
Yokohama F. Marinos
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 2 |
| 6 |
Cerezo Osaka
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -1 | 6 | 2 |
| 7 |
Mito Hollyhock
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1.33 |
| 8 |
Fagiano Okayama
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 1.33 |
| 9 |
Vissel Kobe
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 1.33 |
| 10 |
Gamba Osaka
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 7 | -1 | 4 | 1.33 |
| 11 |
Tokyo
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 7 | -2 | 4 | 1.33 |
| 12 |
Avispa Fukuoka
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| 13 |
Kawasaki Frontale
|
3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| 14 |
Nagoya Grampus
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
| 15 |
Shimizu S-Pulse
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | -1 | 3 | 1 |
| 16 |
V-Varen Nagasaki
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 | -2 | 3 | 1 |
| 17 |
Tokyo Verdy
|
3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 4 | -2 | 2 | 0.67 |
| 18 |
Kyoto Sanga
|
3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 7 | -3 | 1 | 0.33 |
| 19 |
Urawa Reds
|
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 5 | 11 | -6 | 0 | 0 |
| 20 |
JEF United
|
3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 9 | -9 | 0 | 0 |
Odds
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