Vissel Kobe vs Albirex Niigata Prediction: Niigata Continues Their Search For Their First League Win

Vissel Kobe plays against the wiles of Albirex Niigata in this round, pushing limits to secure three-pointers at the Japan National stadium as the ninth round closes. Previous meetings between the sides have seen express goals shrewd by the sides. As such we expect to see a mix of clinical precision and defensive errors.

Recent Meetings:

Albirex Niigata 2-3 Vissel Kobe

Vissel Kobe 3-2 Albirex Niigata 

Albirex Niigata 0-1 Vissel Kobe

Albirex Niigata (20th)

Recent Form: D-D-L-D-L

Albirex Niigata has played the last five league games to secure three points; a poor performance by a standard with the reward being their disposition in the bottom spot of the league. Niigata was unable to secure a goal last week against Avispa Fukuoka, losing by a goal in the final third of the game after maintaining a stalemate for sixty playing minutes.

Away from home, they have played five games, with three losses and two stalemates in the process, which they scored just twice.

Remaining the only team in the league without victory, they will look to secure all points in this round — even if it costs them an arm and a leg in the process.

Vissel Kobe (15th)

Recent Form: D-L-W-L-W

Vissel Kobe forced a win from Yokohama Marinos’s grip last week in the narrow 1-0 encounter that ensued in ninety minutes. The game saw the side maintain feistiness till the final fifteen minutes before Erik scored the winner.

They currently play against a side that has struggled with winning and has a mental advantage, but should they fall to the crime of underestimation, their opponents may secure their first league win; and create a spectacle from this contest.

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Expert Betting Tips

Vissel Kobe struggles from mental exhaustion, struggling to maintain composure despite currently crashing out of the prestigious AFC Champions League tournament. Their return to the league has been dramatic, with the team barely breathing above water in all games.

The visitors also struggle with scoring, barely scoring a goal in these games. Both teams are performing poorly and the winner would only be the better of two weaklings.

I expect goals from the two sides due to the massive defensive slip-ups exhibited by the sides. Finally, I expect Niigata’s win drought to continue. The best options are:

+ Over 2.5 goals at 2.12 odds from Bet365

+ BTTS at 1.92 odds with Betway

+ A narrow win for Vissel Kobe at 1.87 odds