Nagoya Grampus vs Vissel Kobe Prediction: Believe In Second Chances; This Is Kobe's Redemption Round!

Nagoya Grampus will welcome Vissel Kobe to the Toyota Stadium in the second round of the J1 League. Both teams come into this match searching for their first win in the league after suffering setbacks in their opening matches.

Let's head into the match preview to find the best odds on the Nagoya Grampus vs. Vissel Kobe game and my expert picks to place your bets.

Nagoya Grampus

Nagoya Grampus had a season to forget in 2023-24 as they slipped five places from their sixth place finish in the 2022-23 season. Over the course of last season, the team managed 15 wins, 5 draws and 18 losses.

Head coach Kenta Hasegawa's first competitive match did not go as planned. They lost 4-0 on the road against Kawasaki Frontale on Saturday. This did not come as a surprise considering they failed to register a shot on target in their eight attempts at goal. 

The Grampus Eight now sets foot at the Toyota Stadium for the first time since losing 3-0 against Sagan Tosu in their final outing in the J1 League on November 30, 2024. However, this is where they fared better in the previous season accumulating 27 points in 19 games.

Vissel Kobe

Vissel Kobe have been unlucky in their opening matches in the J1 League. They have gone two matches without a win (D1, L1) including their recent goalless draw against Urawa Red Diamonds at home.

After that win, Kobe found themselves being thrashed 4-2 on the road by Shanghai Shenhua on matchday eight of the AFC Champions League. Despite that setback, they still progressed to the knockout stages as they finished fifth in the East table. Their opponents in round of 16 are Gwangju FC who finished above them in fourth place.

Ushi's start to the season has been unimpressive. They have won just one of their last four matches across all competitions (D1, L2) and head into this clash riding a two-match winless run.

Match Facts

• Nagoya Grampus is currently on a two-match losing streak at home in the J1 League.
• Vissel Kobe are unbeaten in their last five league games stretching to the previous season.
• Nagoya Grampus is winless in their last three home matches against Vissel Kobe.
• Vissel Kobe has won three of their last five matches against Nagoya Grampus.

Head-To-Head

In the last 47 meetings, Nagoya Grampus has won 23 times, Vissel Kobe has won 16 times, and there have been 8 draws with the goal difference being 67-61 in favour of Nagoya Grampus. 

Expert Betting Tips

Vissel Kobe failed to win in their opening J1 League match and come into this match searching for their first win. I'm very confident about their chances of success in this one despite Nagoya Grampus holding the upper hand in this fixture.

The visiting team has avoided defeat in their last three away matches against Nagoya Grampus and have three wins in their last five encounters. If that's not enough to convince you that they can win here—then I don't know what is!

To erase your doubts, Vissel Kobe are unbeaten in their last six away league game. During this run, they recorded four wins and two draws. That said, my first pick for this game is a comfortable win for the visitors. 

Our main prediction for the match: W2 for 2.11 with 1xbet.

2nd prediction: Goals - Under 2.5 for 1.60 with Bet365. 

3rd prediction: Both Teams To Score - No for 1.72 with Betway.