Vissel Kobe vs Kyoto Sanga Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 26 Feb 2025

Two or Less Goals Predicted in this Clash

We think Vissel Kobe and Kyoto Sanga are on course for a low-scoring contest. On this basis, we will visit the Total Goals market where Under 2.5 can be wagered at attractive odds of -111.

Vissel Too Good for Sanga in Last H2H

Vissel Kobe drew on the road in their last game. A 2-2 scoreline was played out against Nagoya Grampus at Toyota Stadium. Takayuki Yoshida's side enjoyed 53% possession and seven shots on target, while Yuya Osako scored both goals.

Kyoto Sanga drew their previous game which was at home. The action at Sanga Stadium by KYOCERA ended 1-1 against Urawa Reds. The Purple had 51% possession and recorded six shots on goal, with Rafael Elias finding the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The scoreline was 3-2 in favour of away side Vissel when they last played Sanga, with the clash taking place at Sanga Stadium by KYOCERA. The past 6 H2H meetings have seen both sides land three wins.

J1 League		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
1	Kyoto Sanga	28	16	6	6	52	30	22	52:30	54
3	Vissel Kobe	29	16	5	8	37	26	11	37:26	53

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Vissel have 5 wins, 1 loss and 4 draws, averaging 1.6 goals from 5.0 shots on goal and 12.4 attempts. The Cows have averaged 54.2% possession and 5.3 corners per match, with the opposition scoring 1.0 goals from 3.2 shots on goal, 9.1 attempts and 4.4 corners.

Yoshinori Muto leads the way with 4 goals, Yuya Osako has 3, with Taisei Miyashiro and Tetsushi Yamakawa scoring 2. Leading assistor is Yuya Osako with 3.

Sanga have won 2, lost 4 and drawn 4, with an average of 0.7 goals from 5.1 shots on goal and 14.5 attempts. Kwi-Jea Cho's men have averaged 50.5% possession, 5.0 corners taken and 6.1 corners against, while conceding 1.0 goals from 5.5 shots on goal and 14.4 attempts.

Rafael Elias is the leading goalscorer with 3, Marco Tulio has 2, with Taiki Hirato and Shinnosuke Fukuda getting 1. Shimpei Fukuoka has managed 2 assists in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Vissel Kobe confirmed lineup (4-1-2-3): Daiya Maekawa (GK), Riku Matsuda, Tetsushi Yamakawa, Matheus Thuler, Rikuto Hirose, Takahiro Ogihara, Yuya Kuwasaki, Haruya Ide, Daiju Sasaki, Yuya Osako, Nanasei Iino.

Kyoto Sanga confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Gakuji Ota (GK), Hidehiro Sugai, Patrick, Yoshinori Suzuki, Kyo Sato, Sota Kawasaki, Shimpei Fukuoka, Taiki Hirato, Marco Tulio, Rafael Elias, Taichi Hara.

Vissel Kobe vs Kyoto Sanga Prediction & Betting Tips

We’re not expecting the net to bulge too many times, with Under 2.5 Goals anticipated for this J1 League encounter. This selection gives us generous betting odds of -111.

A good deal of research goes into our football picks. We start by studying the latest form and getting a handle on injuries. The key stats can then be used as the missing piece of the jigsaw.

Key Vissel Kobe vs Kyoto Sanga league stats:

• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Vissel games at home.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 6 of the last 10 Vissel games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in any of the last 5 Sanga games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 9 of the last 10 Sanga games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 8 Sanga games.

Under 2.5 Probability

The latest odds imply that our pick has a 52.6% prospect of winning. In the opinion of our tipsters, there’s actually a probability of success between 55-60%. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

There are a number of similar wagers and Under 1.5 Goals allows you to secure a larger price. However, there’s more risk as you can’t have more than one goal being scored.

Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Vissel 2 - 0 Sanga

There are odds of +750 available that Vissel land a 2-0 win. We like the correct score option as there’s a nice reward if you can accurately predict the outcome.

Corners Prediction

Vissel Under 5.5 Corners -111

There’s been an average of 4.40 corners for Vissel Kobe in their past 5 games, with the corner count against Kyoto Sanga being under 5.5 in their last two matches. There’s everything to like about the Vissel Kobe Team Corners line which looks too big and we’d expect them to go under at -111.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Vissel

Total

9.70 5.30 4.40

Home

9.00 5.40 3.60

Away

9.70 4.70 5.00

Sanga

Total

11.10 5.00 6.10

Home

11.30 5.20 6.10

Away

11.30 6.10 5.20

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-139

Under 9.5

-106

Vissel Corners

Over 5.5

-138

Under 5.5

-100

Sanga Corners

Over 4.5

+110

Under 4.5

-150

Most Corners

1

-159

X

+575

2

+155

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Vissel Kobe vs Kyoto Sanga Odds

The bookies betting odds have Vissel Kobe as -108 favourites for this J1 League clash, implying that they are 52% likely to win the match. Kyoto Sanga are the +255 underdogs, while the draw can also be backed as an alternative.

The latest betting suggests it’s a close call between Over 2.5 Goals and Under 2.5 Goals.

Head over to the Bet Builder and you’ll find all the popular football betting site markets available. J1 League selections can then be combined together in a same-game accumulator which you can cheer on.

Full-Time Result

1

-108

X

+265

2

+255

Half-Time Result

1

+155

X

+117

2

+290

Double Chance

1X

-357

12

-370

X2

-123

Draw No Bet

1

-213

2

+165

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.5

-106

2 Hcp +0.5

-122

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-119

Over 2.5

-108

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-132

No

-108

Vissel Kobe vs Kyoto Sanga Lineups & Team News

It’s good to know about any injuries and this is reflected in our Vissel vs Sanga team news, with this leading to predicted and confirmed lineups.

The J1 League squad information is a great asset when it comes to making your bets.

Vissel Kobe Team Page Kyoto Sanga Team Page