Vissel Kobe vs Shonan Bellmare Prediction: Kobe Can Be Crowned Champions Once Again

Vissel Kobe will welcome Shonan Bellmare to the Noevir Stadium in the 38th round of the J1 League. 

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

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

Form: DDWLW

Vissel Kobe will be aiming to secure maximum points in this upcoming encounter to solidify their position at the top. With one game left till the league comes to a conclusion, the home team has amassed 69 points and currently sits at the top with a one point cushion over second-placed Sanfrecce Hiroshima. 

Kobe made it two matches without a win across all competitions following a convincing 3-1 away defeat to Pohang Steelers in the AFC Champions League. Prior to this, they were held to a 1-1 draw against Kashiwa Reysol away from home, extending their draw streak in the league to two games. 

Form: LDWWW

Shonan Bellmare still has the opportunity to improve on their last season's 15th place finish by finishing three places better. After 37 games played with 45 points accumulated, they occupy 15th place and are two points behind 12th-placed Urawa Red Diamonds.

Bellmare were brought back down to earth in their recent league match against Yokohama F. Marinos as they succumbed to a 3-2 defeat at home. This result ended their five-match unbeaten run in the league, comprising four wins and one draw.

• Vissel Kobe has lost one of their last 12 matches in the J1 League.
• Shonan Bellmare are currently on a two-match winning streak when playing away in the J1 League.
• Vissel Kobe averages 1.5 goals per game when playing at home, and Shonan Bellmare averages 1.44 goals per game when playing away.

In the last 23 meetings, Vissel Kobe has won 11 times, Shonan Bellmare has won 5 times, and there have been 7 draws, with the goal difference being 36-25 in favor of Vissel Kobe. 

Shonan Bellmare have won their last two consecutive away matches in the J1 League with a 2-0 scoreline. They will be hoping to replicate this result against defending champions Vissel Kobe, a team they've failed to defeat in their last four matches. 

Vissel Kobe has won three of their last four encounters against Shonan Bellmare, and I expect them to add to that tally a fourth win and conclude the season on a high, as failure to do so could see them drop down the standings and lose out on the opportunity to defend their league title. Therefore, support the home team in the full-time market combined with a total of over 1.5 goals.

• W1 & TO 1.5 for 1.65
• Corners - Under 10 for 2.10
• Both Teams To Score - No for 1.75