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by Ian John in Football Predictions
Current J1 League Champions Vissel Kobe host Nagoya Grampus in the league this weekend in both teams' first league match following the international break. The Ushi have found form after a slow start this season and are once again on the fringes of the title race. In contrast, Grampus' struggles with consistency have left them as one of three teams level on points just outside the bottom four. Who will our prediction favour in this key match?
Both teams' contrasting seasons are highlighted by their league position. Vissel lie sixth with 30 points after 18 games, and they have at least one game in hand on several of the teams above them. They bounced back well after a slow start, and saw them win just two of their first eight league games. Nagoya Grampus occupy 15th with 23 points from 19 games, level on points with Fagiano Okayama in 14th and Avispa Fukuoka in 16th. All three teams are four clear of Yokohama and FC Tokyo in 17th and 18th.
Vissel were 4-1 winners over Kochi United in the Emperor Cup in midweek. Before that, they had won three of their last four in the league, including a 3-1 away win over Kashiwa Reysol in their most recent league game before the international break.
Nagoya come into this tough game on the run of seven games unbeaten, six in the league, which includes recent home wins over Urawa Reds (2-1) and Albirex Niigata (3-0). Their most recent fixture saw them win 3-0 against J.FC Miyazaki in the Emperor Cup in midweek.
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The Best Betting Odds for Vissel Kobe v Nagoya Grampus Match
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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1.91 | 3.25 | 4.2 |
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1.91 | 3 | 4 |
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1.95 | 3.1 | 4 |
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1.91 | 3.25 | 4 |
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1.83 | 3.3 | 4.35 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Vissel Kobe and Nagoya Grampus?
Our prediction for the Vissel Kobe vs Nagoya Grampus match is: Vissel Kobe wins the match.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 15/06/2025 between Vissel Kobe and Nagoya Grampus in J.League :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 51.46% for a win of Vissel Kobe against Nagoya Grampus with odds of 1.95 at William Hill.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Vissel Kobe vs Nagoya Grampus is 27.36% with odds of 3.41 at 22bet.
- Our prediction model gives a 21.18% chance ⭐ for a win of Nagoya Grampus vs Vissel Kobe with odds of 4.35 at Unibet.
Vissel Kobe vs Nagoya Grampus Form
Vissel Kobe and Nagoya Grampus's standings in the J.League
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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8
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30 | 18 | 9 | 3 | 6 | 4 |
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14
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23 | 19 | 6 | 5 | 8 | -2 |
Vissel Kobe and Nagoya Grampus Last Matches
4/6 (67%)
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
11 Jun 2025 - Emperor's Cup
31 May 2025 - J.League
24 May 2025 - J.League
21 May 2025 - J.League
16 May 2025 - J.League
9 May 2025 - J.League
5/6 (83%)
0/6 (0%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
11 Jun 2025 - Emperor's Cup
16 May 2025 - J.League
5 May 2025 - J.League
2 May 2025 - J.League
19 Apr 2025 - J.League
16 Apr 2025 - J.League
4/6 (67%)
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
31 May 2025 - J.League
24 May 2025 - J.League
21 May 2025 - J.League
9 May 2025 - J.League
11 Apr 2025 - J.League
2 Apr 2025 - J.League
3/6 (50%)
3/6 (50%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
11 Jun 2025 - Emperor's Cup
30 May 2025 - J.League
24 May 2025 - J.League
16 May 2025 - J.League
10 May 2025 - J.League
5 May 2025 - J.League
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
11 Jun 2025 - Emperor's Cup
30 May 2025 - J.League
24 May 2025 - J.League
5 May 2025 - J.League
28 Apr 2025 - J.League
19 Apr 2025 - J.League
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
16 May 2025 - J.League
10 May 2025 - J.League
2 May 2025 - J.League
25 Apr 2025 - J.League
16 Apr 2025 - J. League Cup
11 Apr 2025 - J.League
Vissel Kobe vs Nagoya Grampus Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
33 %
67 %
0 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
21 Feb 2025 - J.League
20 Jul 2024 - J.League
3 May 2024 - J.League
Vissel Kobe vs Nagoya Grampus last Lineups
Formation : 4 - 1 - 2 - 3
Formation : 3 - 4 - 1 - 2
Most goals and assists
Vissel Kobe
Nagoya Grampus
Y. Osako
(5 Goals)
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Erik
(5 Goals)
S. Inagaki
(7 Goals)
Y. Honda
(3 Assists)
T. Morishima
(4 Assists)
Vissel Kobe - Nagoya Grampus Key Points
- Vissel Kobe have won five of their last six home games in league and cup, scoring 13 goals in those games.
- Nagoya Grampus have not beaten Vissel Kobe in any of their last six matches (D2, L4).
- Kobe has won seven and lost three of their last ten J1 League games.
- With 26 goals conceded, Nagoya have the joint-third worst defensive record in the J1 League.
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Our Vissel Kobe vs Nagoya Grampus Prediction
Our prediction for the Vissel Kobe vs. Nagoya Grampus J1 League match is: Vissel Kobe wins the match.
This was a tricky game to predict. Kobe's generally excellent form of late and the fact they are at home and have a good recent record against Nagoya just shades the game in their favour, despite Nagoya's seven-game unbeaten run coming into this fixture. We did consider the draw strongly for this game, but Kobe's generally strong form and being at home just tips the balance slightly in their favour.
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