Vissel Kobe vs Tokyo Verdy Prediction: Defending Champions Pursuing A Morale-boosting Outcome

Vissel Kobe will welcome Tokyo Verdy to the Noevir Stadium in the 16th round of the J1 League.

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

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

Form: LWWWW

The defending champions have commenced the current season on a positive note, although they find themselves playing second fiddle to newly promoted Machida Zelvia. After 15 rounds played, Vissel Kobe sits in second place with 29 points in the standings deadlocked, with Kashima Antlers in third place and three points adrift of first-placed Machida Zelvia. 

Approaching this match, Kobe suffered a huge blow in their aspirations to add the J.League YBC Levain Cup to their collection this season, losing to third-tier Kataller Toyama 5-4 on penalties at Toyama Athletic Stadium after being held to a 1-1 draw in regular time. This follows a 1-0 league defeat against the Kashima Antlers away from home, halting a four-match winning streak. 

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After 15 rounds played thus far, Tokyo Verdy sits in 12th place with 18 points in the standings, and given their status, this can be considered a good start.They have tallied three wins, nine draws, and three losses during this run.

Verdy share the same lot with their opponents in this impending encounter, losing 3-2 at home to Sanfrecce Hiroshima in the third round of the J.League YBC Levain Cup. This follows a morale-sapping 5-0 league defeat at the hands of Machida Zelvia, extending their winless run to three matches (D2, L1).

• Vissel Kobe have won four of their last five matches in the J1 League.
• Tokyo Verdy are winless in their last two away matches in the J1 League.
• Vissel Kobe averages 1.57 goals per game when playing at home, and Tokyo Verdy averages 1.29 goals per game when playing away.

Over the past 10 meetings, Vissel Kobe have won three times, Tokyo Verdy have won four times, and there have been three draws, with the goal difference being 15-14 in favor of Tokyo Verdy. 

Vissel Kobe will be aiming to bounce back from their disappointing defeat against third-tier outfit Kataller Toyama in the J. League YBC Levain Cup. Kobe are three points adrift of the top spot and still have ample time at their disposal to catch up, vying for a comfortable win against their opponents in this impending encounter.

Tokyo Verdy hold a slight advantage over their opponents in this impending encounter in the head-to-head meetings; however, their form coming into this match doesn't inspire confidence for a team that could pose problems.

Therefore, support the home team in the full-time market to secure a comfortable win in front of their fans, considering they've been the better side on paper this season.

• W1 for 1.62
• Both Teams To Score - Yes for 1.96
• Goals - Over 2.5 for 2.05