Cerezo Osaka vs Vissel Kobe Prediction: The Kincho Stadium Has Been A Fortress!

Cerezo Osaka will welcome Vissel Kobe to the Yodoko Sakura Stadium in the 13th round of the J1 League. 

Let's have a look at the latest J1 League between Cerezo vs. Vissel Kobe, match facts, and betting odds for you to consider!

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

Cerezo Osaka

Form: LDDLW

Cerezo Osaka made the trip to Panasonic Stadium to lock horns with city rivals Gamba Osaka in the twelfth round of the J1 League. Despite being in the ascendancy for most of the game, they found themselves on the receiving end of a 1-0 defeat, marking their second defeat of the season. 

Being on an eight-match unbeaten run (W5, D3), Osaka have seen a decline in form lately, going four matches without a win, recording two losses and two draws. However, a return to winning ways should be like shooting fish in a barrel as they set foot at the Yodoko Sakura Stadium, where they've avoided defeat in their last six matches (W3, D3).

With 20 points accumulated from 12 matches, Cerezo Osaka sits in fifth place in the J1 League standings and is five points adrift of Machida Zelvia, who occupy the top spot. 

Vissel Kobe

Form: WWLWW

Vissel Kobe managed to evade defeat in their match against Albirex Niigata as they cruised to a hard-fought 3-2 victory in front of their fans. This extended their winning streak against the Niigata side to two matches.

Kobe come into this match riding high on confidence, boasting a two-match winning run, not to mention they've made it four wins out of their last five matches. Away from home, they are currently on a three-match winning streak, and they too could prove to be a tough opponent to overcome. 

With 23 points accumulated from 12 matches, Vissel Kobe sits in second place in the J1 League standings, three points ahead of the third-placed Kashima Antlers and two points adrift of the first-placed.

Match Facts

• Cerezo Osaka have won three of their last six home matches in the J1 League.
• Vissel Kobe have won five of their last six matches across all competitions.
• Cerezo Osaka averages 1.67 goals per game when playing at home, and Vissel Kobe averages 1.5 goals per game when playing away.

Head-To-Head

In the last 33 meetings, Cerezo Osaka have won 14 times, Vissel Kobe have won 10 times, and there have been 9 draws, with the goal difference being 43-36 in favor of Cerezo Osaka. 

Expert Betting Tips

Cerezo Osaka was a bit unfortunate last time out against Gamba Osaka, succumbing to a narrow defeat. However they come into this match seeking redemption at the expense of defending champions Vissel Kobe and redemption is what they'll achieve considering they have won four of their last eight matches in this upcoming encounter (D3, L1).

Given that this could turn out to be a demanding contest, caution must be exercised, as selecting a winner in the full-time market could go sideways. However, we expect to see goals at both ends of the pitch, as this has been the case in four of their last six encounters.

• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 1.90
• Total - Over 2.5 for 2.21
• X for 3.15