Cerezo Osaka vs Vissel Kobe Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 23 Aug 2025

J1 League Betting Preview: Cerezo Osaka vs Vissel Kobe

Cerezo Osaka host Vissel Kobe in this Japanese J1 league match at Yodoko Sakura Stadium, with kick-off set for 06:00 on Saturday 23 August 2025. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and confirmed lineups.

Cerezo to Frustrate Vissel

We’re splitting our Asian Handicap stake between 0 and +0.5 when backing Cerezo Osaka +0.25 at -156 against Vissel Kobe. We need the hosts to win for a maximum payout although the draw means we also get a return.

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Cerezo Claimed 3-1 Victory in Last H2H

Cerezo Osaka were beaten last game and this was on their travels at Machida GION Stadium. Machida Zelvia claimed a 3-0 win. The Cherry Blossoms dominated possession with 66% of the ball and had five shots on target.

Vissel Kobe got the win in their previous game. A 1-0 victory occurred on the road at EDION Stadium Hiroshima when playing Sanfrecce Hiroshima. Takayuki Yoshida's side boasted 56% possession and had six shots on goal, with the winner coming as a result of a late own goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Cerezo triumphed in the last clash between these teams. A 3-1 away win was recorded against Vissel at Noevir Stadium Kobe. We’ve seen five Cerezo wins, three Vissel victories and two draws for the past 10 matches involving these teams.

J1 League		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
2	Vissel Kobe	27	15	4	8	35	25	10	35:25	49
9	Cerezo Osaka	26	10	7	9	40	37	3	40:37	37

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4 wins, 3 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.6 goals from 12.3 attempts and 5.4 shots on goal. Cerezo have had 56.6% possession and 6.7 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 1.5 goals from 9.3 attempts and 4.0 shots on goal, while earning 4.0 corners.

Top scorer Rafael Ratao has found the net 5 times, Lucas Fernandes 3, with Motohiko Nakajima and Thiago both scoring 2. Lucas Fernandes is the leading assists maker with 6.

Vissel have 7 victories, 2 defeats and 1 draw, averaging 5.1 shots on goal, 10.7 attempts and 1.5 goals. The Cows average 50.8% possession, 5.4 corners awarded and 4.3 corners against, while 0.7 goals have been conceded from 5.9 attempts and 2.4 shots on goal.

Taisei Miyashiro has scored 5, followed by Erik, Takahiro Ogihara and Daiju Sasaki with 2 goals apiece. Daiju Sasaki has managed 4 assists in the last 10 games.

Cerezo Osaka vs Vissel Kobe Prediction & Betting Tips

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Match Prediction

Cerezo Osaka look capable of winning this J1 League encounter and we’ll take them on the Asian Handicap. Back them at -156 with a +0.25 goal start, with confidence high that they can perform well.

The latest injuries and suspensions can affect the overall outcome and we use this information as well as the form guide. The same applies to the stats so that we can get the best understanding of how things might pan out.

Key Cerezo Osaka vs Vissel Kobe league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Cerezo in 8 of their last 10 games at home.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Cerezo in 4 of their last 5 games at home.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Cerezo in 7 of their last 10 games against Vissel.

Cerezo +0.25 Probability

The best bookies are estimating that there is a 61% likelihood of this pick landing a return. Taking all factors into consideration, our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and have a probability interval between 65-70%. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Cerezo 2 - 1 Vissel

There’s plenty of juice to be found by backing Cerezo to win 2-1. We can’t pass up the odds of +800 when it comes to correct score betting and it’s a fun wager.

Corners Prediction

Under 10.5 Corners -112

It’s been six consecutive Vissel Kobe matches where the 10.5 Total Corners line has not been covered, while we’ve seen an average of 10.40 corners in the last five Cerezo Osaka games. There’s lots to enjoy about the Total Corners line which looks big and we’d anticipate the teams going under at -112.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Cerezo

Total

10.70 6.70 4.00

Home

11.30 6.30 5.00

Away

8.90 4.50 4.40

Vissel

Total

9.70 5.40 4.30

Home

8.60 5.90 2.70

Away

11.60 6.20 5.40

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-114

Under 10.5

-132

Cerezo Corners

Over 5.5

+110

Under 5.5

-150

Vissel Corners

Over 4.5

-150

Under 4.5

+110

Most Corners

1

+106

X

+700

2

+110

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Cerezo Osaka vs Vissel Kobe Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Bookies Anticipating a Close Contest

The bookies have chalked up the draw at +230 on the 1x2 betting, with Vissel Kobe available to bet at odds of +150. Cerezo Osaka are +170 to claim victory in this J1 League encounter.

You can back Vissel at -127 on the Draw No Bet market, with money back if the game is a draw. Cerezo are -111 and this could be an attractive option for those who want some insurance.

Under and Over 2.5 Goals bettors are able to get odds which are similar for the Total Goals market. An alternative angle is a Both Teams to Score bet and Yes has been chalked up at -149.

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Full-Time Result

1

+170

X

+230

2

+150

Half-Time Result

1

+225

X

+123

2

+200

Double Chance

1X

-200

12

-303

X2

-217

Draw No Bet

1

-111

2

-127

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.25

-156

2 Hcp -0.25

+110

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-112

Over 2.5

-115

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-149

No

+106

Cerezo Tough to Defeat in Recent Home Games

Cerezo have recorded seven victories, two defeats and one draw in the previous 10 home matches, netting an average of 1.70 goals per game and conceding 0.90.

Vissel have recorded six victories, three defeats and one draw in the previous 10 away matches, netting an average of 1.30 goals per game and conceding 1.00.

Vissel beat Cerezo 4-1 when they last met at Yodoko Sakura Stadium. There have been two Cerezo wins, one Vissel success and one draw in the past 4 H2H meetings at Yodoko Sakura Stadium.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Cerezo Osaka Home Stats		7-1-2	2.60	1.70	0.90	5	5	6	4
Vissel Kobe Away Stats		6-1-3	2.30	1.30	1.00	5	5	5	5

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

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Cerezo Osaka vs Vissel Kobe Lineups & Team News

The Cerezo vs Vissel team news could change everything — review it before betting. We’ll have the predicted and confirmed J1 League lineups for you plus all the latest on player injuries.

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