Vissel Kobe vs Cerezo Osaka Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 06 May 2025

We’re not expecting the net to bulge too many times, with Under 2.5 Goals anticipated when Vissel Kobe and Cerezo Osaka clash. The Total Goals market selection gives us generous betting odds of -133.

Vissel Kobe were winners for the fourth straight time in their last game. Landing a 2-0 home victory against Fagiano Okayama at Noevir Stadium Kobe. The Cows had most of the ball enjoying 54% possession and eight shots on target, with Taisei Miyashiro and Yosuke Ideguchi scoring one goal apiece.

Cerezo Osaka triumphed in their previous game. It was away from home where Kyoto Sanga were beaten 3-2 at Sanga Stadium by KYOCERA. Arthur Papas' team had 48% of possession and four shots on goal, while Lucas Fernandes, Kengo Furuyama and Motohiko Nakajima found the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Vissel have beaten Cerezo on three consecutive occasions. In their last clash, Vissel enjoyed a 2-1 success when hosting at Noevir Stadium Kobe. The past 10 H2H matches have resulted in four Cerezo wins, three draws and three Vissel successes.

J1 League		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
5	Vissel Kobe	38	18	10	10	46	33	13	46:33	64
10	Cerezo Osaka	38	14	10	14	60	57	3	60:57	52

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6 wins, 3 losses and 1 draw, averaging 1.0 goals from 3.3 shots on goal and 8.0 attempts. Vissel have had 57.2% possession and 5.1 corners per game. On average, their opponents have scored 0.6 goals from 2.1 shots on goal and 6.1 attempts, while being awarded 3.2 corners.

Erik is the top goalscorer with 3, Daiju Sasaki has 2, with Taisei Miyashiro and two other players on 1. Taisei Miyashiro and Erik are the leading assists makers with 2.

Cerezo have 3 victories, 4 defeats and 3 draws, averaging 4.0 shots on goal, 9.6 attempts and 1.1 goals. The Cherry Blossoms average 57.6% possession, 5.4 corners awarded and 4.8 corners against, while 1.3 goals have been conceded from 9.9 attempts and 3.5 shots on goal.

Rafael Ratao is top of the team’s scoring charts with 3, while Lucas Fernandes and Thiago have 2. Lucas Fernandes has managed to clock up 6 assists in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Vissel Kobe confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Daiya Maekawa (GK), Gotoku Sakai, Tetsushi Yamakawa, Caetano, Rikuto Hirose, Yosuke Ideguchi, Mitsuki Saito, Taisei Miyashiro, Erik, Daiju Sasaki, Koya Yuruki.

Cerezo Osaka confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Koki Fukui (GK), Ryosuke Shindo, Shinnosuke Hatanaka, Kakeru Funaki, Hayato Okuda, Hinata Kida, Shinji Kagawa, Niko Takahashi, Satoki Uejo, Kengo Furuyama, Rafael Ratao.

Vissel Kobe vs Cerezo Osaka Prediction & Betting Tips

The stage is set for a low-scoring J1 League clash. As a result, we will wager on Under 2.5 which can be taken at attractive odds of -133, with defences likely to nullify the attacking players.

Our football predictions are always well-researched and it starts with a combination of team news and form guide. Once we have a clear idea of what might happen, we match up the latest data.

Key Vissel Kobe vs Cerezo Osaka league stats:

• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 8 of the last 10 Vissel games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Vissel games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 Vissel games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 6 of the last 10 Cerezo games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 3 of the last 5 Cerezo games.

According to the betting sites, our pick has a 57.1% chance of landing a return. After careful examination, our experts calculate this probability to be somewhere between 60-65%. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.

If you want to boost your Under 2.5 Goals selection at a bigger price, then there’s an opportunity to combine this pick with BTTS No. A Total Goals & Both Teams to Score bet can often make appeal.

Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Vissel 1 - 0 Cerezo

There are odds of +480 available that Vissel land a 1-0 win. We like the correct score option as there’s a nice reward if you can accurately predict the outcome.

Vissel Kobe vs Cerezo Osaka 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.

The bookies betting odds have Vissel Kobe as -128 favourites for this J1 League clash, implying that they are 56% likely to win the match. Cerezo Osaka are the +330 underdogs, while the draw can also be backed as an alternative.

A tight game could be on the cards and that is reflected in the short odds about Under 2.5 Goals being scored.

Should you want to back Vissel Kobe to win this J1 League match, then there is -313 available on the Draw No Bet market, with Cerezo Osaka chalked at +195.

Full-Time Result

1

-128

X

+250

2

+330

Half-Time Result

1

+143

X

+112

2

+350

Double Chance

1X

-476

12

-345

X2

-104

Draw No Bet

1

-313

2

+195

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.5

-127

2 Hcp +0.5

-103

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-143

Over 2.5

+110

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-109

No

-130

Vissel Kobe vs Cerezo Osaka Lineups & Team News

Our Vissel vs Cerezo team news will highlight the injuries for both squads, with the lineups giving you a helping hand with your bets.

Getting the player information you need is easy thanks to the J1 League squads.

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