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Vissel Kobe - Kawasaki Frontale
Japan J-League - Noevir Stadium
* Betting odds were correct at the time of publication but are subject to change.
Vissel Kobe vs Kawasaki Frontale – Top Two Tips
Vissel Kobe top the J-League table courtesy of a better goal difference than Yokohama FM who also have 43pts so far this season. The league leaders play host to 7th-placed Kawasaki Frontale this weekend, a side that Vissel Kobe have struggled against in recent seasons so we should be in for an entertaining 90-minutes.
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Over 2.5 Goals
- Over 2.5 goals have been produced in four of the last six meetings between these two clubs in all competitions.
- Four of Vissel Kobe's last six outings in league and cup have also witnessed at least three goals scored.
- Three of Kawasaki Frontale's last six fixtures have produced over 2.5 goals.
Both Teams to Score
- Four of the last five encounters between Vissel Kobe and Kawasaki Frontale have ended with both teams scoring.
- Four of the host's last six outings have seen goals scored at both ends of the pitch.
- Both teams have scored in three of the visitors' last six matches in league and cup.
Vissel Kobe vs Kawasaki Frontale Odds and Probabilities
Head to Head
22/07/23
Japan J-League Japan
Vissel Kobe
Kawasaki Frontale
2
2
03/06/23
Japan J-League Japan
Vissel Kobe
Kawasaki Frontale
0
0
29/10/22
Japan J-League Japan
Kawasaki Frontale
Vissel Kobe
2
1
18/05/22
Japan J-League Japan
Vissel Kobe
Kawasaki Frontale
0
1
29/09/21
Japan J-League Japan
Kawasaki Frontale
Vissel Kobe
3
1
Last Five - Vissel Kobe
29/09/23
Japan J-League Japan
Yokohama F-Marinos
Vissel Kobe
0
0
D
23/09/23
Japan J-League Japan
Cerezo Osaka
Vissel Kobe
0
1
W
16/09/23
Japan J-League Japan
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Vissel Kobe
2
0
L
03/09/23
Japan J-League Japan
Kyoto Sanga FC
Vissel Kobe
1
2
W
30/08/23
Japan FA Cup Japan
Roasso Kumamoto
Vissel Kobe
1 (4)
1 (3)
L
Last Five - Kawasaki Frontale
03/10/23
AFC Champions League ACL
Ulsan Hyundai
Kawasaki Frontale
0
0
D
29/09/23
Japan J-League Japan
Albirex Niigata
Kawasaki Frontale
0
0
D
24/09/23
Japan J-League Japan
Shonan Bellmare
Kawasaki Frontale
0
2
W
19/09/23
AFC Champions League ACL
Johor Darul Takzim
Kawasaki Frontale
0
1
W
15/09/23
Japan J-League Japan
FC Tokyo
Kawasaki Frontale
0
1
W
Let's take a look at the latest markets and odds ahead of Vissel Kobe vs Kawasaki Frontale.
Vissel odds: 29/20 (2.45) – 40.8%
Draw odds: 13/5 (3.60) – 27.8%
Kawasaki odds: 7/4 (2.75) – 36.4%
*all odds provided are the best price at the time of publication and come from various bookmakers and therefore the probabilities won't always add up to 100%.
Vissel Kobe are the expected winners of this game with a probability of 40.8%, and we can't really argue with the bookmakers on this one as the hosts currently top the J-League table. For more football betting tips on this game, check out the Correct Score market. You can back a 2-1 home win at 17/2 (9.50) as things stand, which has a probability of 10.5%. A 2-2 draw has odds of 11/1 (12.00) and a probability of 8.3%, while a 2-1 away win is priced at 10/1 (11.00) with a probability of 9.1%.
Vissel Kobe vs Kawasaki Frontale Lineups and Last Match
Vissel
Vissel Kobe had the home advantage against Sagan Tosu last time out and they used it well, securing all 3pts with a late goal. The first half failed to produce any goals but early in the second forty-five, the visitors went in front via a penalty. Vissel Kobe responded really well to going behind and got back onto level terms through Osako just 2-minutes later. The game looked like it might end all square until substitute Patrick fired in an 82nd-minute winner for the hosts.
Predicted Lineup – Maekawa (GK), Sakai, Honda, Hatsuse, Thuler, Yamaguchi, Yuruki, Saito, Sasaki, Osako & Muto
Kawasaki
Kawasaki Frontale did Vissel Kobe a massive favour in their last game away at the then table-topper, Yokohama FM. The game at the Nissan Stadium looked to be heading for a goalless draw until Kurumaya scored a dramatic winning goal for Kawasaki that allowed Vissel Kobe to move to the top of the table.
Predicted Lineup – Kamifukumoto (GK), Noborizato, Kurumaya, Yamane, Takai, Ienaga, Schmidt, Wakizaka, Seko, Miyashiro & Yamada
Starting Lineups
Vissel Kobe
Kawasaki Frontale
*Lineups are usually announced 1hr before kick-off
Player to Watch: Yuya Osako
Vissel Kobe's 33-year-old forward has been in great form and could make the difference between finishing as the champions or the runners-up in the J-League this season.
Osako has scored 14 league goals so far this season, doubling the tally he achieved in the previous campaign. The former Werder Bremen and Cologne striker has scored 5-goals in his last 9 matches in all competitions, so heads into Saturday's match full of confidence.