Yokohama F. Marinos vs Vissel Kobe Prediction: Resurgence Alert; The Marinos Are Capable Of Anything

Yokohama F. Marinos will welcome Vissel Kobe to the Nippatsu Mitsuzawa Stadium in the 26th round of the J1 League. 

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

Note: Odds are subject to change at any time!

Form: WWWLL

Yokohama F. Marinos were almost held to a draw at home against relegation-threatened Consadole Sapporo due to a shaky defense. However, they managed to avert such an ordeal to secure maximum points in a hard-fought 3-2 victory. 

After a four-match losing run in the league, the Marinos now find themselves boasting a three-match winning streak and will likely want to build up on this momentum to secure another favorable outcome. 

With 35 points accumulated from 25 matches, Yokohama F. Marinos occupies 9th place in the J1 League standings. They are one point and two points ahead of 10th-placed Tokyo Verdy and 11th-placed Urawa Red Diamonds, respectively, while three points separate them from sixth-placed Cerezo Osaka.

Form: LDDWW

Vissel Kobe continued with their poor run of form in the league as they succumbed to a morale-sapping 3-0 defeat against Kawasaki Frontale away from home.Before that, they were held to a 3-3 draw at home against Nagoya Grampus. 

The defending champions are winless in their last three matches in the league (D2, L1) since a 3-1 away victory over San Francisco Hiroshima on July 5th. Approaching this match, they have registered one win in their last six away matches (L3, D2) and could likely struggle in this one against a rejuvenated side.

With 42 points accumulated from 25 matches, Vissel Kobe occupies 5th place in the J1 League standings. They have maintained a four-point cushion over sixth-placed Cerezo Osaka and are eight points adrift of first-placed Machida Zelvia.

• Yokohama F. Marinos are currently on a five-match winning streak across all competitions.
• Vissel Kobe has scored in four of their last five matches in the Super League.
• Yokohama F. Marinos averages 1.75 goals per game when playing at home, and Vissel Kobe averages 1.46 goals per game when playing away.

In the last 50 meetings, Yokohama F. Marinos have won 24 times, Vissel Kobe have won 11 times, and there have been 15 draws, with the goal difference being 86-59 in favor of Yokohama F. Marinos. 

Yokohama F. Marinos has been well documented in the past few weeks, as this is a side that was once on a four-match losing run before recording three consecutive wins and could possibly snatch all three points in front of their fans.

Vissel Kobe comes into this match low on confidence, having failed to win their last three matches in the league. Their chances of returning to winning ways appear slim in this fixture, having won just two of their last eight encounters (W6).

Considering that this could turn out to be a closely contested battle, we anticipate supporting the home side in the double chance market to win or draw.

• 1X for 1.61
• Corners - Over 11 for 2.20
• 1st Goal - Yokohama F. Marinos for 2.01