Vissel Kobe vs Jubilo Iwata Prediction: Kobe Can Turn Out To Be An Ultimate Force In The Handicap

Vissel Kobe will welcome Jubilo Iwata to the Noevir Stadium in the 35th round of the J1 League. 

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

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

Form: LWWWW

After an uninspiring performance against FC Tokyo on October 18, which saw them succumb to a convincing 2-0 defeat at the Noevir Stadium, Vissel Kobe missed out on the opportunity to overtake San Francisco Hiroshima at the top by dropping three crucial points. This has left them firmly perched in second place and are just one point behind the top spot. 

However, Takayuki Yoshida's men have had a strong response following that result, as they have stringed together some impressive performances that currently see them on a two-match winning streak across all competitions. The first team to taste their wrath was South Korea's Ulsan HD, winning 2-0 in the AFC Champions League group stage fixture, followed by a recent 2-1 win over fellow rivals Kyoto Sanga in the Emperor's Cup semifinal.

Form: WLLDW

Jubilo Iwata are in danger of being relegated to the second division due to their underwhelming J1 League campaign this season. After 33 games with 35 points accrued, they find themselves occupying 18th place within the relegation zone and are four points behind safety.

A Ryo Germain-inspired performance saw Iwata secure a narrow 2-1 victory over Cerezo Osaka away from home. This halted a two-match losing streak in the league, and they come into this fixture hoping to make it two wins in a row on the road. It's worth noting that they have secured two wins in their last 13 away matches (L7, D4).

• Vissel Kobe have lost one of their last nine home matches in the J1 League.
• Jubilo Iwata are winless in their last eight games against Vissel Kobe.
• Vissel Kobe averages 1.47 goals per game when playing at home, and Jubilo Iwata averages 1.24 goals per game when playing away.

In the last 32 meetings, Vissel Kobe have won 17 times, Jubilo Iwata have won 10 times, and there have been 5 draws, with the goal difference being 57-39 in favour of Vissel Kobe. 

Jubilo Iwata have yet to impress on the road this season due to unsatisfactory results and could find it more difficult to secure a favourable outcome in this fixture, especially when they have lost their last three encounters. 

Vissel Kobe, on the other hand, has a point to prove after letting a bid victory slip against FC Tokyo. Therefore, we recommend supporting the home side to cover the Asian handicap of -1.5, as this has been the case in three of their last five matches against Jubilo Iwata.

• Asian Handicap - Vissel Kobe -1.5 for 2.02
• Total - Over 2.5 for 1.72
• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 1.96