Value bet: FC Tokyo to win @ 3.25 – our chance 36% vs 31% implied by the price (edge +17%). Bigger price, more risk. Lost ✗
Quick tips for this match
ResultVissel Kobe to win ✗40% · @2.20
Double chanceEither team to win ✗76% · @1.28
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓55% · @1.83
GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓74% · @1.38
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗9% · fair 11.57
Vissel Kobe vs FC Tokyo preview and prediction
The match
The J1 League sees Vissel Kobe take on FC Tokyo on Saturday 15 August, kicking off at 11:00 (WAT) at Noevir Stadium Kobe. Vissel Kobe are 1st with 35 points from 18 games (top of the table), while FC Tokyo sit 2nd on 37 points (in the top four). Only 2 points separate the two sides, so there is plenty riding on it.
Form guide
Vissel Kobe's last 5: WWDLW Most recently they beat Avispa Fukuoka 1–0 away. At home they have won 2 and lost 0 of their last 3. They average 1.7 scored and 0.7 conceded. 3 clean sheets in that run show a solid defence.
FC Tokyo's last 5: LLWLD Most recently they lost to Machida Zelvia 1–5 at home. They average 1.0 scored and 2.2 conceded.
Vissel Kobe arrive in clearly the better form, averaging 2.2 points a game against 0.7.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 3.0 goals: 1.5 for Vissel Kobe and 1.4 for FC Tokyo. Expect chances at both ends: over 2.5 sits at 50% and both teams to score at 55%.
Betting angles
Win chances: Vissel Kobe 40%, draw 24%, FC Tokyo 36%.
Both teams to score: yes (55%) at 1.83.
Value angle: FC Tokyo to win at 3.25 – 36% on our numbers against 31% implied by the price.
Our prediction
Our pre-match pick was Over 1.5 goals – a 74% chance at odds of 1.38, above our fair price of 1.35, so there is value in it. Predicted score: Vissel Kobe 1–1 FC Tokyo. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Vissel Kobe40%fair 2.50 · @2.20
Draw24%fair 4.15 · @3.25
FC Tokyo36%fair 2.78 · @3.25
2.96Expected goals
1.53Vissel Kobe xG
1.44FC Tokyo xG
55%Both score
50%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–111%
2–19%
1–28%
1–08%
0–17%
2–26%
From our goals model: Vissel Kobe 1.5 – 1.4 FC Tokyo 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✗
40%
2.50
2.20
Double chance
Either team to win✗
76%
1.32
1.28
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
55%
1.81
1.83
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
74%
1.35
1.38
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
50%
1.99
2.15 ▲
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
71%
1.41
1.25
Half-time result
Level at half-time✓
40%
2.50
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Vissel Kobe / FT Vissel Kobe✗
23%
4.26
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
9%
11.57
–
Form
Vissel Kobe – last 6
WWDLWW
8 Aug
@ Avispa Fukuoka
1–0
W
22 Jul
vs Imabari
2–1
W
18 Jul
vs Consadole Sapporo
1–1
D
6 Jun
@ Kashima
0–2
L
30 May
vs Kashima
5–0
W
23 May
@ Avispa Fukuoka
1–0
W
1.7Scored / game
0.7Conceded / game
33%Both scored
33%Over 2.5
FC Tokyo – last 6
LLWLDL
8 Aug
vs Machida Zelvia
1–5
L
1 Aug
vs Borussia Dortmund
0–1
L
21 Jul
vs Nagoya Grampus
2–1
W
6 Jun
vs Cerezo Osaka
1–3
L
30 May
@ Cerezo Osaka
2–2
D
23 May
@ Kashima
0–1
L
1.0Scored / game
2.2Conceded / game
67%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Vissel Kobe and FC Tokyo.
What is the prediction for Vissel Kobe vs FC Tokyo?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 74% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.38.
Who will win Vissel Kobe vs FC Tokyo?
On our numbers Vissel Kobe have a 40% chance of winning, the draw 24% and FC Tokyo 36%.
How many goals will there be in Vissel Kobe vs FC Tokyo?
We expect about 3.0 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 50% likely and both teams score 55% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Vissel Kobe vs FC Tokyo?
Our predicted score is Vissel Kobe 1–1 FC Tokyo, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 3.0 goals in total.
When is Vissel Kobe vs FC Tokyo?
Vissel Kobe vs FC Tokyo (J1 League) kicks off on Saturday 15 August 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.
Nagoya Grampus1
Gamba Osaka1
Shimizu S-pulse0
Fagiano Okayama1
V-varen Nagasaki0
Kyoto Sanga2
Sanfrecce Hiroshima4
Avispa Fukuoka3
Cerezo Osaka0