Cerezo Osaka vs Vissel Kobe preview and prediction
The match
Cerezo Osaka host Vissel Kobe in the J1 League on Sunday 22 March, with kick-off at 07:00 (WAT) at Yodoko Sakura Stadium. Cerezo Osaka are 2nd with 31 points from 18 games (in the top four), while Vissel Kobe sit 1st on 35 points (top of the table).
Form guide
Cerezo Osaka's last 5: LWLLW Most recently they lost to Fagiano Okayama 1–2 at home. They average 1.2 scored and 1.2 conceded.
Vissel Kobe's last 5: WWWWL Most recently they beat Nagoya Grampus 3–0 away. On the road they have won 2 and lost 2 of their last 4. They average 1.3 scored and 0.7 conceded.
Vissel Kobe arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.0 points a game against 1.2.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.5 goals: 1.0 for Cerezo Osaka and 1.5 for Vissel Kobe. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 48%, both teams to score at 56%.
Our pre-match pick was Under 3.5 goals – a 73% chance at odds of 1.33. Predicted score: Cerezo Osaka 1–1 Vissel Kobe. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Cerezo Osaka29%fair 3.41 · @3.30
Draw21%fair 4.77 · @3.40
Vissel Kobe50%fair 2.01 · @2.10
2.51Expected goals
1.04Cerezo Osaka xG
1.47Vissel Kobe xG
56%Both score
48%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–112%
0–112%
1–29%
0–29%
1–08%
0–08%
From our goals model: Cerezo Osaka 1.0 – 1.5 Vissel Kobe 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✗
50%
2.01
2.10
Double chance
Either team to win✗
79%
1.27
1.25
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
56%
1.78
1.67
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
72%
1.39
1.30
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✓
52%
1.91
1.85
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
73%
1.37
1.33
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
44%
2.29
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Vissel Kobe / FT Vissel Kobe✗
28%
3.58
–
Correct score
Correct score 0–1✗
12%
8.38
–
Form
Cerezo Osaka – last 5
LWLLW
18 Mar
vs Fagiano Okayama
1–2
L
14 Mar
@ Kyoto Sanga
2–1
W
28 Feb
@ V-varen Nagasaki
0–1
L
22 Feb
vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima
1–2
L
15 Feb
@ Avispa Fukuoka
2–0
W
1.2Scored / game
1.2Conceded / game
60%Both scored
60%Over 2.5
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
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Cerezo Osaka and Vissel Kobe.
What is the prediction for Cerezo Osaka vs Vissel Kobe?
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 73% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.33.
Who will win Cerezo Osaka vs Vissel Kobe?
On our numbers Cerezo Osaka have a 29% chance of winning, the draw 21% and Vissel Kobe 50%.
How many goals will there be in Cerezo Osaka vs Vissel Kobe?
We expect about 2.5 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 48% likely and both teams score 56% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Cerezo Osaka vs Vissel Kobe?
Our predicted score is Cerezo Osaka 1–1 Vissel Kobe, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.5 goals in total.
When is Cerezo Osaka vs Vissel Kobe?
Cerezo Osaka vs Vissel Kobe (J1 League) kicks off on Sunday 22 March 2026 at 07:00 (West Africa Time) at Yodoko Sakura Stadium.
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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