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by Ita Emmanuel in Football Predictions
Third-placed Vissel Kobe host 19th-placed Yokohama FC in Japan J1 League matchday 26 fixture on Saturday at the Noevir Stadium. Can the defending champions strengthen their bid for a third straight Japanese league title with a win against the visitors? Here is our prediction for the match.
Vissel Kobe stumbled in the race for their third consecutive J1 League title following a 2-0 away defeat against Machida last week. Two quick first-half goals by Yuta Nakayama and Yuki Soma were enough to condemn the defending champions to their first defeat in nine competitive matches.
The loss in Machida saw Takayuki Yoshida's side fall to third in the rankings with 46 points, relinquishing their grip on the top spot. However, the Kobe-based outfit could return to the summit of the rankings with a win on Saturday. They have won all four of their most recent home league matches and six of their last eight overall.
Yokohama FC suffered a blow to their survival hopes following a 2-1 home defeat to Urawa Reds last week. Adailton's stoppage-time winner condemned the newly promoted side to their fifth straight defeat in the Japanese top flight. They have also lost their last three away league matches, including four of their last six encounters with Vissel Kobe in the Japanese elite division.
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The Best Betting Odds for Vissel Kobe v Yokohama FC Match
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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1.6 | 3.6 | 6 |
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1.53 | 3.5 | 6 |
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1.62 | 3.5 | 5.8 |
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1.6 | 3.6 | 5.5 |
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1.58 | 3.95 | 5.4 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Vissel Kobe and Yokohama FC?
Our prediction for the Vissel Kobe vs Yokohama FC match is: Vissel Kobe win.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 16/08/2025 between Vissel Kobe and Yokohama FC in J.League :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 73.83% for a win of Vissel Kobe against Yokohama FC with odds of 1.62 at William Hill.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Vissel Kobe vs Yokohama FC is 11.47% with odds of 4.1 at 888Starz.
- Our prediction model gives a 14.7% chance ⭐ for a win of Yokohama FC vs Vissel Kobe with odds of 6.4 at Betwinner.
Vissel Kobe vs Yokohama FC Form
Vissel Kobe and Yokohama FC's standings in the J.League
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
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3
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46 | 25 | 14 | 4 | 7 | 10 |
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19
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19 | 25 | 5 | 4 | 16 | -17 |
Vissel Kobe and Yokohama FC Last Matches
4/6 (67%)
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
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
5 Jul 2025 - J.League
5/6 (83%)
0/6 (0%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
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
15 Jun 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
0/6 (0%)
1/6 (17%)
5/6 (83%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
9 Aug 2025 - J.League
25 Jul 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
20 Jul 2025 - J.League
16 Jul 2025 - Emperor's Cup
5 Jul 2025 - J.League
28 Jun 2025 - J.League
1/6 (17%)
0/6 (0%)
5/6 (83%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
9 Aug 2025 - J.League
25 Jul 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
5 Jul 2025 - J.League
22 Jun 2025 - J.League
18 Jun 2025 - Emperor's Cup
14 Jun 2025 - J.League
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
20 Jul 2025 - J.League
16 Jul 2025 - Emperor's Cup
28 Jun 2025 - J.League
4 Jun 2025 - J. League Cup
1 Jun 2025 - J.League
17 May 2025 - J.League
Vissel Kobe vs Yokohama FC Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
2 Apr 2025 - J.League
Vissel Kobe vs Yokohama FC last Lineups
Formation : 4 - 1 - 2 - 3
Formation : 3 - 4 - 2 - 1
Most goals and assists
Vissel Kobe
Yokohama FC
T. Miyashiro
(9 Goals)
Lukian
(4 Goals)
D. Sasaki
(6 Assists)
T. Yamane
(2 Assists)
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K. Shimbo
(2 Assists)
Vissel Kobe - Yokohama FC Key Points
- Vissel Kobe have won six of their last eight league matches.
- Vissel Kobe have won their last four home league matches.
- Yokohama FC have lost their last five league matches.
- Yokohama FC have lost their last three away league matches.
- Yokohama FC have lost four of their last six encounters with Vissel Kobe in the Japanese top flight.
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Our Vissel Kobe vs Yokohama FC Prediction
Vissel Kobe will aim to bounce back and reclaim the top spot with a win over struggling Yokohama FC. The defending champions have won six of their last eight league matches, including all four of their recent home league fixtures.
In contrast, Yokohama FC have struggled for results while languishing in the drop zone. They have lost their last five league matches, including all three of their recent away league fixtures. Hence, we expect Vissel Kobe to emerge victorious in this match. Our Vissel Kobe vs Yokohama FC prediction is Vissel Kobe win.
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