Vissel Kobe vs Gamba Osaka Prediction

Vissel Kobe will face Gamba Osaka on August 17, 2024, at 3:30 PM at NOEVIR Stadium Kobe, in Kobe, Japan, as part of the J-League.

Team Form and Head-to-Head

Vissel Kobe, currently 5th in the J-League, comes into this match following a 2-1 victory over Yokohama F. Marinos on August 11, 2024. They have been in decent form recently, with two wins in their last five matches, averaging 1.6 goals scored and 1.6 goals conceded per match.

Gamba Osaka, sitting just above Kobe in 4th position, played out a goalless draw against Kashiwa Reysol in their last outing on August 11, 2024. Their recent form has been steady, with two wins, one loss, and two draws in their previous five matches. Gamba has been solid defensively, conceding only 0.4 goals per match while scoring an average of 0.8.

In the last five head-to-head encounters, Vissel Kobe has had the upper hand with three wins, while Gamba Osaka has won twice. The previous June 22, 2024 meeting saw Gamba Osaka secure a 2-1 victory at home. Kobe averages 1.6 goals per match in these encounters, while Gamba Osaka averages 1.0 goals.

There is a 55% chance that at least one team will not score, and the odds favor a lower-scoring game, with a 60% probability of under 2.5 goals. Given the teams' recent defensive records and the closely contested nature of their previous matches, this fixture could be a tight and tactical affair.

Vissel Kobe vs Gamba Osaka Key Points

• Under 3.5 goals have been scored in the last 16 away matches of Gamba Osaka in the J-League
• Gamba Osaka hasn't lost in their previous 7 away matches in the J-League
• Vissel Kobe haven't lost in their last 6 home matches
• At least one team didn't score in the previous 4 games of Gamba Osaka
• Gamba Osaka have kept a clean sheet in 6 of their last 7 away matches in J-League

Our Vissel Kobe vs Gamba Osaka Prediction

Our prediction for Vissel Kobe vs Gamba Osaka, J1 Laegue is: Corner - Vissel Kobe to Win.