Vissel Kobe vs Cerezo Osaka Prediction: Osaka Are Worth A Goal In This Tight Contest

Vissel Kobe will welcome Cerezo Osaka to the Noevir Stadium in the 30th round of the J1 League 

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

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

Form: WWDWL

Up northeast before the international break, Vissel Kobe was favored by the unforeseen forces in a tightly contested bout. Yuya Osako scored twice in both halves to grant his team a comfortable 2-0 victory against Avispa Fukuoka.

In just a span of seven days, they compounded Sagan Tosu's relegation fears with a 2-0 victory at the Noevir Stadium. However, the Noevir Stadium hasn't been their stronghold this season, with just 22 points amassed from a possible 42, ranking them sixth. Despite this, they are motivated and confident of securing a positive outcome to continue their fine run of form having avoided defeat in their last six matches (W3, D3).

With 52 points on board from 29 matches, Vissel Kobe occupies 3rd place in the J1 League standings. They are four points ahead of fourth-placed and fifth-placed Kashima Antlers and Gamba Osaka, respectively, while three points separate them from first-placed Sanfrecce Hiroshima.

Form: LLLDL

Cerezo Osaka are well aware that they face a daunting task at the Noevir Stadium in their bid to return to winning ways, having lost two consecutive matches against Vissel Kobe.

Their form in the league has been cause for concern, failing to secure a win in their last seven matches (L4, D3), with their last win coming against Nagoya Grampus at the end of June. Away from home, they are winless in their last six matches (D4, L2) and have secured just three wins in their last 14 matches overall (D6, L5).

With 38 points on board from 29 matches, Cerezo Osaka occupies 8th place in the J1 League standings deadlocked on points with ninth-placed and tenth-placed Avispa Fukuoka and FC Tokyo respectively.

• Vissel Kobe have avoided defeat in their last six home matches in the J1 League.
• Cerezo Osaka have failed to score in three of their last five matches in the J1 League.
• Vissel Kobe averages 1.57 goals per game when playing at home, and Cerezo Osaka averages 1 goal per game when playing away.

In the last 34 meetings, Vissel Kobe has won 11 times, Cerezo Osaka has won 14 times, and there have been 9 draws with the goal difference being 44-40 in favor of Cerezo Osaka. 

Cerezo Osaka have been in poor form in the league and comes into this match with underdog tag behind their backs. However, they'll be aiming to return to winning ways considering they have lost just one of their last four away matches in this fixture.

Vissel Kobe might be favorites in this encounter, but their opponents can't be underestimated. As such, we anticipate supporting both sides to get on the scoreboard here, considering this has been the case in four of their last seven encounters. 

• Goals - Over 2.5 for 1.82
• Asian Handicap - Cerezo Osaka +1.0 for 1.67
• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 1.85