Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Vissel Kobe Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 20 Aug 2025

J1 League Betting Preview: Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Vissel Kobe

Sanfrecce Hiroshima host Vissel Kobe in this Japanese J1 league match at EDION Stadium Hiroshima, with kick-off set for 06:00 on Wednesday 20 August. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats, team news and confirmed lineups.

Vissel to Give Sanfre a Hard Time

If you agree with our view that Vissel Kobe can perform well against Sanfrecce Hiroshima, then you can bet them with a +0.25 goal start at -130. This means our Asian Handicap stake is divided equally between 0 and +0.5.

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Teams’ Previous H2H Saw 1-0 Vissel Victory

Sanfrecce Hiroshima were winners in their last game, overcoming Gamba Osaka by a 1-0 scoreline at EDION Stadium Hiroshima. Michael Skibbe's team recorded 46% possession and had five shots on target, with Sota Nakamura netting in the 19th minute.

Vissel Kobe have lost in back-to-back J1 League outings. In a recent home game at Noevir Stadium Kobe, they were turned over 1-0 by Yokohama FC. The Cows managed three shots on goal and enjoyed 62% possession.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Vissel have won the last two clashes against Sanfre. As the home team at Noevir Stadium Kobe, the most recent scoreline was 1-0 which followed a 3-1 away win at EDION Stadium Hiroshima. The past 10 H2H games have seen five Vissel triumphs, two Sanfre wins and three draws.

J1 League		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
4	Vissel Kobe	33	18	6	9	43	28	15	43:28	60
5	Sanfrecce H.	33	17	7	9	39	23	16	39:23	58

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Sanfrecce have 5 wins, 3 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.4 goals from 11.4 attempts and 5.1 shots on goal. Michael Skibbe's side have averaged 46.0% possession and 5.9 corners per game, conceding 0.6 goals and 4.5 corners from 7.4 attempts and 2.8 shots on goal.

Top goalscorer Kosuke Kinoshita has found the net 3 times, with Sota Nakamura, Shunki Higashi, Naoto Arai and Hayato Araki scoring 2 each. Sota Nakamura has made the most assists with 4.

Vissel have won 6, lost 3 and drawn 1, with an average of 1.6 goals from 5.1 shots on goal and 10.8 attempts. The Cows have averaged 50.7% possession, 5.1 corners awarded and 4.9 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.0 goals from 2.9 shots on goal and 5.9 attempts.

Taisei Miyashiro has scored 7, followed by Erik, Takahiro Ogihara and Daiju Sasaki with 2 goals apiece. Daiju Sasaki is the top assists provider in the last 10 games with 4.

Confirmed Lineups

Sanfrecce Hiroshima confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Keisuke Osako (GK), Tsukasa Shiotani, Hayato Araki, Sho Sasaki, Shuto Nakano, Hayao Kawabe, Satoshi Tanaka, Shunki Higashi, Naoki Maeda, Sota Nakamura, Ryo Germain.

Vissel Kobe confirmed lineup (4-1-2-3): Daiya Maekawa (GK), Gotoku Sakai, Tetsushi Yamakawa, Matheus Thuler, Katsuya Nagato, Yuya Kuwasaki, Yosuke Ideguchi, Taisei Miyashiro, Erik, Yuya Osako, Koya Yuruki.

Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Vissel Kobe Prediction & Betting Tips

Discover our expert Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Vissel Kobe betting tips, featuring a match prediction, correct score suggestion, corners market outlook and bet builder advice. Scroll down for full analysis.

Match Prediction

When Vissel Kobe kick off this J1 League match, we will wager them at -130 on the Asian Handicap +0.25. Avoiding defeat seems well within their capability and a win could be on the cards.

The football tipsters at Sportsgambler.com regularly look at the injury situatuation along with the J1 League form guide. We have a wide range of stats at our disposal which means we can illustrate the key data to readers.

Key Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Vissel Kobe league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Vissel in 4 of their last 5 games on the road.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Vissel in 15 of their last 20 games on the road.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Sanfrecce Hiroshima in 3 of their last 5 games at home.
• The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Sanfrecce Hiroshima in 3 consecutive games against Vissel.

Vissel +0.25 Probability

The latest betting odds imply that our pick has a 56.5% prospect of winning. Our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 60-65%. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Sanfrecce 1 - 2 Vissel

A potentially entertaining bet is going for Vissel to win by a 2-1 scoreline. At odds of +900, there’s the chance to get a handsome return should this wager win.

Corners Prediction

Vissel Under 4.5 Corners +102

In their past two away games, Vissel Kobe have not covered the 4.5 corners line, with Sanfrecce Hiroshima conceding 3.00 corners on average in their previous 5 home matches. When it comes to Team Corners, we’re expecting Vissel to fall short and you can get odds of +102.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Sanfrecce

Total

10.40 5.90 4.50

Home

9.60 6.20 3.40

Away

9.70 5.50 4.20

Vissel

Total

10.00 5.10 4.90

Home

8.60 5.90 2.70

Away

11.40 5.80 5.60

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-119

Under 9.5

-125

Sanfrecce Corners

Over 5.5

+110

Under 5.5

-150

Vissel Corners

Over 4.5

+110

Under 4.5

-150

Most Corners

1

-132

X

+700

2

+155

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Sanfrecce Hiroshima 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 Giving Sanfre Plenty of Respect

The bookmakers have priced up the Full-Time Result odds and Sanfrecce Hiroshima are +132 to come out on top, while Vissel Kobe are +190. The draw is available at +235 if you expect the clash to finish level.

For those wanting to reduce their risk, Sanfre are -152 on the Draw No Bet market. This means a refund if the game ends level, with Vissel being priced up at +106 with the same money back guarantee.

The Total Goals market is a great option and Under 2.5 Goals has the shortest odds right now. If you’re looking to wager Both Teams to Score No, this is currently available at -133.

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Full-Time Result

1

+132

X

+235

2

+190

Half-Time Result

1

+210

X

+105

2

+265

Double Chance

1X

-250

12

-313

X2

-167

Draw No Bet

1

-152

2

+106

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

-105

2 Hcp +0.25

-133

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-161

Over 2.5

+123

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-106

No

-133

Sanfre Have Five Wins From Past Ten Home Clashes

Sanfre have five wins, four losses and one draw in the last 10 home games, scoring an average of 1.00 goals per match and conceding 0.90.

Vissel have managed six victories, three losses and one draw in the last 10 away matches, recording an average of 1.30 goals per game and conceding 1.00.

In the last meeting at EDION Stadium Hiroshima, Vissel defeated Sanfre by a 3-1 scoreline. The past 4 H2H games at EDION Stadium Hiroshima have resulted in two draws along with a win for Sanfre and Vissel.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Sanfrecce Hiroshima Home Stats		5-1-4	1.90	1.00	0.90	5	5	5	5
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

Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Vissel Kobe Lineups & Team News

Check the Sanfrecce vs Vissel team news before you place your bets. We’ll bring you both the expected and confirmed lineups for the J1 League, along with current injury news.

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