Vissel Kobe vs Sagan Tosu Prediction: No Defeat on Home Turf for the Defending Champions

Vissel Kobe will welcome Sagan Tosu to the Noevir Stadium in the 28th round of the J1 League. 

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

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

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Form: DWLDD

Vissel Kobe might have exhausted any chance they had to defend their league title this season due to a sequence of unconvincing performances. However, any lingering doubts about adding a trophy to their collection this season have surely been put to rest after defeating Kashiwa Reysol 1-0 at the Kashiwa Hitachi Stadium on Wednesday in the fourth round of the Emperor's Cup to book their spot in the quarterfinal.

Prior to that, the defending champions passed out on the opportunity to extend their winning run in the league to two matches, blowing up their lead twice to be held to a dramatic 2-2 against Gamba Osaka in front of their fans. 

With 46 points accumulated from 27 matches, Vissel Kobe occupies 5th place in the J1 League standings. They are three points behind second-placed Sanfrecce Hiroshima. 

Form: LDLLL

Sagan Tosu, on the other hand, didn't get to experience a fairytale ending on Wednesday in the Emperor's Cup; instead, they were met with a disappointing 2-0 defeat at the hands of second-tier Renofa Yamaguchi FC at the Yamaguchi Ishin Park Stadium.

That defeat was to be expected, considering they were coming off a 5-3 drubbing at the hands of bottom-placed Consadole Sapporo away from home. This extended their winless run in the league to five matches, where four losses and one draw have been recorded. 

With 24 points accumulated from 27 matches, Sagan Tosu occupies 19th place within the relegation zone. They are five points adrift of safety and have maintained a five-point cushion over rock bottom Consadole Sapporo. 

• Vissel Kobe have avoided defeat in their last five home matches in the J1 League.
• Sagan Tosu have lost four of their last six away matches in the J1 League.
• Vissel Kobe averages 1.54 goals per game when playing at home, and Sagan Tosu averages 1.15 goals per game when playing away.

In the last 29 meetings, Vissel Kobe has won 13 times, Sagan Tosu has won 7 times, and there have been 9 draws, with the goal difference being 46-31 in favor of Vissel Kobe. 

Vissel Kobe have won one of their last five matches in the league and come into this match seeking to make amends for their poor display. At home, they have avoided defeat in their last five matches and will use this as a bargaining chip to return to winning ways. 

The defending champions have avoided defeat in their last 12 matches against Sagan Tosu, securing nine wins during this run. As such, we don't see them dropping points here, driven by the singular goal of catching up with league leaders Machida Zelvia.

• Vissel Kobe To Score In Both Halves - Yes for 2.01
• Goals - Over 2.5 for 1.61
• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 1.8