Vissel Kobe vs Gamba Osaka Prediction: A Trip To Noevir Stadium Sees Osaka Aiming For Maximum Points

Vissel Kobe will welcome Gamba Osaka to the Noevir Stadium in the 27th round of the J1 League. 

Let's have a look at the latest J1 League predictions between Vissel Kobe vs. Gamba Osaka match facts and betting odds for you to consider!

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

Form: WLDDL

After a two-match winning streak in the league, Vissel Kobe went three consecutive matches without victory, recording two draws and one loss. However, they managed to halt that winless run by defeating Yokohama F. Marinos 2-1 away from home in their latest match.

They return to the Noevir Stadium with their most recent match in this venue, a 3-3 against Nagoya Grampus. On the flip side, this extended their unbeaten run to four matches (W2, D2), and they will want to capitalize on this momentum to secure maximum points. 

With 45 points accumulated from 26 matches, Vissel Kobe occupies 5th place in the J1 League standings. They are seven points ahead of sixth-placed Cerezo Osaka and five points adrift of first-placed Machida Zelvia. 

Form: DDLWW

Gamba Osaka was a side flirting with the danger zone in their previous two seasons in the top flight. This season, they've established themselves as a formidable opponent, rising above past struggles. In their latest match, they were held to a goalless draw against Kashiwa Reysol away from home.

Having been on a two-match winning streak, Osaka currently find themselves winless in their last three matches (D2, L1) and have failed to score in either of those matches. Away from home, they are currently on a seven-match unbeaten run (W4, D3) and have only lost three of their last 13 matches (W5, D5).

With 46 points accumulated from 26 matches, Gamba Osaka occupies 4th place in the J1 League standings and is level on points with third-placed Sanfrecce Hiroshima. They have maintained a one-point cushion over their opponents in this impending encounter. 

• Vissel Kobe have won four of their last seven home matches in the Super League.
• Gamba Osaka have failed to score in their last three matches in the J1 League.
• Vissel Kobe averages 1.5 goals per game when playing at home, and Gamba Osaka averages 0.69 goals per game when playing away.

In the last 48 meetings, Vissel Kobe have won 16 times, Gamba Osaka have won 21 times, and there have been 11 draws, with the goal difference being 91-72 in favor of Gamba Osaka. 

Vissel Kobe's floundering form has seen them five points adrift of the top spot, with their title defense this season being a doubtful one. They come into this match seeking to capitalize on their home advantage and secure back-to-back wins in the league.

Gamba Osaka may be the better side on paper when league form and positioning in the standings are taken into account. However, there's also no hiding the fact that they have struggled in this fixture, particularly on the road where they have lost three matches in a row. Such a showing doesn't inspire confidence and raises concerns about their ability to halt this run.

Therefore, support the home side in the double chance market to win or draw combined with the total under 3.5 goals.

• 1X & TU 3.5 for 1.6
• Both Teams To Score - No for 1.90
• Goals - Under 2.5 for 1.72