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by Ita Emmanuel in Football Predictions
This J1 League matchday 28 fixture will see fifth-placed Vissel Kobe host 17th-placed Yokohama FM on Saturday at Noevir Stadium. Can the defending champions strengthen their bid for a third straight J1 League title with a win against Yokohama FM? Check out our match prediction below.
A run of inconsistent results lately has seen Vissel Kobe slip to fifth in the standings with 50 points. Nevertheless, a win could see them return to the summit of the rankings with a two-point advantage.
They knocked out Sagamihara via penalties in the Emperor's Cup quarter-final mid-week and were held to a 1-1 draw by Cerezo Osaka in their last league fixture. The draw against Cerezo Osaka marked their third winless outing in four league matches. However, Takayuki Yoshida's side have won four of their last five home league matches and will look to bounce back against struggling Yokohama FM on Saturday.
Yokohama FM, sitting 17th in the standings with 25 points, are deep into the relegation battle this season. Hideo Ōshima's men are on 'goal difference' away from the drop zone and desperately need a win to boost their chances of beating the drop.
They drew 0-0 against third-placed Machida in their last match and are winless in two of their last three league matches. They have also lost both of their two recent encounters with Vissel Kobe.
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The Best Betting Odds for Vissel Kobe v Yokohama F Marinos Match
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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1.53 | 4.1 | 5.5 |
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1.53 | 3.75 | 5.5 |
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1.57 | 3.8 | 5 |
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1.6 | 3.8 | 5.25 |
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1.63 | 4.1 | 4.6 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Vissel Kobe and Yokohama F Marinos?
Our prediction for the Vissel Kobe vs Yokohama F Marinos match is: Vissel Kobe win.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 30/08/2025 between Vissel Kobe and Yokohama F Marinos in J.League :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 51.91% for a win of Vissel Kobe against Yokohama F Marinos with odds of 1.63 at Unibet.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Vissel Kobe vs Yokohama F Marinos is 14.68% with odds of 4.18 at 22bet.
- Our prediction model gives a 33.42% chance ⭐ for a win of Yokohama F Marinos vs Vissel Kobe with odds of 5.5 at Bet365.
Vissel Kobe vs Yokohama F Marinos Form
Vissel Kobe and Yokohama F Marinos's standings in the J.League
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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5
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50 | 28 | 15 | 5 | 8 | 10 |
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17
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25 | 27 | 6 | 7 | 14 | -8 |
Vissel Kobe and Yokohama F Marinos Last Matches
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
27 Aug 2025 - Emperor's Cup
23 Aug 2025 - J.League
20 Aug 2025 - J.League
16 Aug 2025 - J.League
10 Aug 2025 - J.League
6 Aug 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
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
27 Aug 2025 - Emperor's Cup
23 Aug 2025 - J.League
20 Aug 2025 - J.League
10 Aug 2025 - J.League
20 Jul 2025 - J.League
28 Jun 2025 - J.League
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
23 Aug 2025 - J.League
16 Aug 2025 - J.League
9 Aug 2025 - J.League
30 Jul 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
20 Jul 2025 - J.League
5 Jul 2025 - J.League
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
23 Aug 2025 - J.League
30 Jul 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
20 Jul 2025 - J.League
25 Jun 2025 - J.League
21 Jun 2025 - J.League
11 Jun 2025 - Emperor's Cup
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
16 Aug 2025 - J.League
9 Aug 2025 - J.League
5 Jul 2025 - J.League
28 Jun 2025 - J.League
15 Jun 2025 - J.League
31 May 2025 - J.League
Vissel Kobe vs Yokohama F Marinos Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
67 %
0 %
33 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
21 May 2025 - J.League
11 Aug 2024 - J.League
7 Apr 2024 - J.League
Vissel Kobe vs Yokohama F Marinos last Lineups
Formation : 4 - 1 - 2 - 3
Formation : 4 - 2 - 1 - 3
Most goals and assists
Vissel Kobe
Yokohama F Marinos
T. Miyashiro
(9 Goals)
D. Tono
(5 Goals)
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Yan
(5 Goals)
D. Sasaki
(6 Assists)
A. Uenaka
(3 Assists)
Vissel Kobe - Yokohama F Marinos Key Points
- Vissel Kobe have won nine of their last 14 league matches.
- Vissel Kobe have won four of their last five home league matches.
- Yokohama FM are winless in two of their last three league matches.
- Yokohama FM have lost both of their recent two encounters with Vissel Kobe.
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Our Vissel Kobe vs Yokohama F Marinos Prediction
While Yokohama FM are battling to beat the drop, Vissel Kobe are wrestling for their third straight J1 League title and could climb to the top with a win on Saturday. Off the back of their Emperor's Cup quarter-final victory against Sagamihara, we expect Takayuki Yoshida's men to win this match as well.
They have been formidable at home despite their recent struggles, winning four of their last five home league matches. They have also edged out Yokohama FM in their recent two encounters. Hence, our Vissel Kobe vs Yokohama FM prediction is Vissel Kobe win.
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