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by Ita Emmanuel in Football Predictions
An evenly-poised duel in Japanese J1 League matchday 30 fixture will see sixth-placed Sanfrecce Hiroshima wage battle with seventh-placed Vissel Kobe on Wednesday. Can the Viola edge out the defending champions to boost their Japanese top-flight title hopes? Here is our prediction for the match.
Sanfrecce Hiroshima are closing in on what could be their first J1 League title in almost a decade. Sota Nakamura’s 19th-minute goal saw the 2024 runners-up edge out Gamba Osaka in their last match to climb to fifth in the standings with 46 points – the same as defending champions and next opponents Vissel Kobe.
They are now unbeaten in their last six matches (W5, D1), including in four of their most recent home fixtures. Michael Skibbe’s side have also been through a run of low-scoring matches lately, most of which ended with under 3.5 goals.
Vissel Kobe missed a chance to go top following a shock 1-0 home loss to 19th-placed Yokohama FC in their last match. Sho Ito’s stoppage-time winner for Yokohama FC condemned the defending champions to their second straight J1 League defeat.
Takayuki Yoshida's side have now failed to pick up results in their last three matches, all of which ended with under 3.5 goals. They will look to return to winning ways travelling to face Sanfrecce Hiroshima on Wednesday.
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The Best Betting Odds for Sanfrecce Hiroshima v Vissel Kobe Match
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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2.25 | 3.25 | 3.2 |
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2.25 | 3.1 | 3 |
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2.25 | 3.2 | 3 |
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2.3 | 3.2 | 3 |
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2.28 | 3.55 | 2.88 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Sanfrecce Hiroshima and Vissel Kobe?
Our prediction for the Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Vissel Kobe match is: Sanfrecce Hiroshima win or draw + under 3.5 goals.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 20/08/2025 between Sanfrecce Hiroshima and Vissel Kobe in J.League :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 47.57% for a win of Sanfrecce Hiroshima against Vissel Kobe with odds of 2.37 at 22bet.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Vissel Kobe is 18.04% with odds of 3.55 at Unibet.
- Our prediction model gives a 34.39% chance ⭐ for a win of Vissel Kobe vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima with odds of 3.2 at Bet365.
Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Vissel Kobe Form
Sanfrecce Hiroshima and Vissel Kobe's standings in the J.League
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
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5
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46 | 26 | 14 | 4 | 8 | 12 |
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6
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46 | 26 | 14 | 4 | 8 | 9 |
Sanfrecce Hiroshima and Vissel Kobe Last Matches
5/6 (83%)
1/6 (17%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
16 Aug 2025 - J.League
10 Aug 2025 - J.League
6 Aug 2025 - Emperor's Cup
20 Jul 2025 - J.League
16 Jul 2025 - Emperor's Cup
5 Jul 2025 - J.League
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
16 Aug 2025 - J.League
10 Aug 2025 - J.League
6 Aug 2025 - Emperor's Cup
16 Jul 2025 - Emperor's Cup
28 Jun 2025 - J.League
11 Jun 2025 - Emperor's Cup
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
20 Jul 2025 - J.League
5 Jul 2025 - J.League
2 Jul 2025 - J.League
22 Jun 2025 - J.League
14 Jun 2025 - J.League
4 Jun 2025 - J. League Cup
3/6 (50%)
0/6 (0%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
16 Aug 2025 - J.League
10 Aug 2025 - J.League
6 Aug 2025 - Emperor's Cup
27 Jul 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
20 Jul 2025 - J.League
16 Jul 2025 - Emperor's Cup
4/6 (67%)
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
16 Aug 2025 - J.League
6 Aug 2025 - Emperor's Cup
27 Jul 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
16 Jul 2025 - Emperor's Cup
5 Jul 2025 - J.League
2 Jul 2025 - J.League
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
10 Aug 2025 - J.League
20 Jul 2025 - J.League
28 Jun 2025 - J.League
21 Jun 2025 - J.League
31 May 2025 - J.League
25 May 2025 - J.League
Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Vissel Kobe Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
25 %
25 %
50 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
2 Jul 2025 - J.League
8 Feb 2025 - Super Cup
5 Jul 2024 - J.League
16 Mar 2024 - J.League
Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Vissel Kobe last Lineups
Formation : 3 - 4 - 2 - 1
Formation : 4 - 1 - 2 - 3
Most goals and assists
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Vissel Kobe
K. Kinoshita
(6 Goals)
T. Miyashiro
(9 Goals)
S. Nakamura
(5 Assists)
D. Sasaki
(6 Assists)
Sanfrecce Hiroshima - Vissel Kobe Key Points
- Sanfrecce Hiroshima have won three of their last four J1 League matches, drawing one.
- Sanfrecce Hiroshima are unbeaten in their last six matches, five of which ended with under 3.5 goals.
- Sanfrecce Hiroshima’s last three home matches have ended with under 3.5 goals, including five of their last six encounters with Vissel Kobe.
- Vissel Kobe have failed to pick up results in their last three matches, all of which ended with under 3.5 goals.
- Vissel Kobe have lost or drawn five of their last six away matches against Sanfrecce Hiroshima.
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Our Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Vissel Kobe Prediction
We expect a closely contested match as both teams lock horns for the crucial three points that could determine their fate in the race for the league title. Despite their recent poor run and away disadvantage, Vissel Kobe could prove a tough nut to crack.
However, Sanfrecce Hiroshima are the likely favourites to ace this tie counting on both home support and their better recent form. Additionally, both teams have been through low-scoring affairs, most of which ended with under 3.5 goals. Our Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Vissel Kobe prediction is Sanfrecce Hiroshima win or draw + under 3.5 goals.
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