Gamba Osaka travel to Noevir Stadium Kobe in the J1 League on Wednesday 18 March (11:00 WAT) to face Vissel Kobe. Vissel Kobe are 1st with 35 points from 18 games (top of the table), while Gamba Osaka sit 5th on 28 points (in the top half).
Form guide
Vissel Kobe's last 5: WWWWL Most recently they beat Nagoya Grampus 3–0 away. They average 1.3 scored and 0.7 conceded.
Gamba Osaka's last 5: LDWDW Most recently they lost to Sanfrecce Hiroshima 0–2 away. On the road they have won 1 and lost 1 of their last 3. They average 1.5 scored and 1.3 conceded.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.7 goals: 1.8 for Vissel Kobe and 0.9 for Gamba Osaka. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 51%, both teams to score at 56%.
Our pre-match pick was Over 1.5 goals – a 74% chance at odds of 1.28. Predicted score: Vissel Kobe 2–0 Gamba Osaka. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Vissel Kobe59%fair 1.70 · @1.75
Draw25%fair 4.06 · @3.65
Gamba Osaka17%fair 6.03 · @4.50
2.68Expected goals
1.81Vissel Kobe xG
0.87Gamba Osaka xG
56%Both score
51%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–012%
2–011%
1–111%
2–110%
0–07%
3–07%
From our goals model: Vissel Kobe 1.8 – 0.9 Gamba Osaka expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
Every market, with fair odds
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Vissel Kobe to win✗
59%
1.70
1.75
Double chance
Vissel Kobe or draw✓
83%
1.20
1.18
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
56%
1.77
1.73
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
74%
1.35
1.28
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
51%
1.98
1.85
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
71%
1.41
1.35
Half-time result
Vissel Kobe ahead at half-time✗
43%
2.34
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Vissel Kobe / FT Vissel Kobe✗
37%
2.67
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
10%
10.24
–
Form
Vissel Kobe – last 6
WWWWLL
14 Mar
@ Nagoya Grampus
3–0
W
11 Mar
vs FC Seoul
2–1
W
4 Mar
@ FC Seoul
1–0
W
27 Feb
vs Avispa Fukuoka
2–1
W
21 Feb
@ Shimizu S-pulse
0–1
L
17 Feb
@ Johor Darul Takzim FC
0–1
L
1.3Scored / game
0.7Conceded / game
33%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Gamba Osaka – last 6
LDWDWW
14 Mar
@ Sanfrecce Hiroshima
0–2
L
11 Mar
@ Ratchaburi
1–1
D
8 Mar
vs V-varen Nagasaki
3–2
W
4 Mar
vs Ratchaburi
1–1
D
22 Feb
@ Fagiano Okayama
2–1
W
19 Feb
vs Pohang Steelers
2–1
W
1.5Scored / game
1.3Conceded / game
83%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Vissel Kobe and Gamba Osaka.
What is the prediction for Vissel Kobe vs Gamba Osaka?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 74% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.28.
Who will win Vissel Kobe vs Gamba Osaka?
On our numbers Vissel Kobe have a 59% chance of winning, the draw 25% and Gamba Osaka 17%.
How many goals will there be in Vissel Kobe vs Gamba Osaka?
We expect about 2.7 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 51% likely and both teams score 56% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Vissel Kobe vs Gamba Osaka?
Our predicted score is Vissel Kobe 2–0 Gamba Osaka, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.7 goals in total.
When is Vissel Kobe vs Gamba Osaka?
Vissel Kobe vs Gamba Osaka (J1 League) kicks off on Wednesday 18 March 2026 at 11:00 (West Africa Time) at Noevir Stadium Kobe.
Analysis by the Footrivo model, blended with bookmaker prices. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
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