Yokohama F. Marinos vs Vissel Kobe preview and prediction
The match
Yokohama F. Marinos host Vissel Kobe in the J1 League on Saturday 22 August, with kick-off at 11:30 (WAT) at Nissan Stadium. Yokohama F. Marinos are 7th with 20 points from 18 games (in the bottom half), while Vissel Kobe sit 1st on 35 points (top of the table). A gap of 15 points shows the difference in quality this season.
Form guide
Yokohama F. Marinos's last 5: WLWDW Most recently they beat Shimizu S-pulse 1–0 away. At home they have won 2 and lost 1 of their last 4. They are scoring freely – 2.0 goals a game.
Vissel Kobe's last 5: DWWDL Most recently they drew with FC Tokyo 2–2 at home. They average 1.8 scored and 1.0 conceded.
Goals outlook
Our model expects about 2.9 goals: 1.2 for Yokohama F. Marinos and 1.7 for Vissel Kobe. That is close to an average game: over 2.5 at 51%, both teams to score at 53%.
Our pre-match pick was Over 1.5 goals – a 74% chance at odds of 1.35. Predicted score: Yokohama F. Marinos 1–1 Vissel Kobe. Bets settle on the 90-minute score. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, bet responsibly.
Win chances
Yokohama F. Marinos30%fair 3.38 · @3.45
Draw22%fair 4.58 · @3.35
Vissel Kobe49%fair 2.06 · @2.10
2.88Expected goals
1.23Yokohama F. Marinos xG
1.66Vissel Kobe xG
53%Both score
51%Over 2.5
Most likely scores
1–111%
1–29%
0–19%
0–28%
2–17%
1–07%
From our goals model: Yokohama F. Marinos 1.2 – 1.7 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✗
49%
2.06
2.10
Double chance
Either team to win✓
78%
1.28
1.25
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
53%
1.89
1.83
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✗
74%
1.35
1.35
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
51%
1.98
2.05
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
71%
1.41
1.25
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
40%
2.48
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Vissel Kobe / FT Vissel Kobe✗
29%
3.49
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✗
9%
10.62
–
Form
Yokohama F. Marinos – last 6
WLWDWD
15 Aug
@ Shimizu S-pulse
1–0
W
7 Aug
vs Kashima
3–4
L
19 Jul
vs Roasso Kumamoto
3–1
W
15 Jul
vs Tegevajaro Miyazaki
1–1
D
6 Jun
vs Shimizu S-pulse
3–0
W
31 May
@ Shimizu S-pulse
1–1
D
2.0Scored / game
1.2Conceded / game
67%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Vissel Kobe – last 6
DWWDLW
15 Aug
vs FC Tokyo
2–2
D
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
1.8Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
50%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Yokohama F. Marinos and Vissel Kobe.
What is the prediction for Yokohama F. Marinos vs Vissel Kobe?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 74% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.35.
Who will win Yokohama F. Marinos vs Vissel Kobe?
On our numbers Yokohama F. Marinos have a 30% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Vissel Kobe 49%.
How many goals will there be in Yokohama F. Marinos vs Vissel Kobe?
We expect about 2.9 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 51% likely and both teams score 53% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Yokohama F. Marinos vs Vissel Kobe?
Our predicted score is Yokohama F. Marinos 1–1 Vissel Kobe, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.9 goals in total.
When is Yokohama F. Marinos vs Vissel Kobe?
Yokohama F. Marinos vs Vissel Kobe (J1 League) kicks off on Saturday 22 August 2026 at 11:30 (West Africa Time) at Nissan 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.
Avispa Fukuoka2
Fagiano Okayama0
Kyoto Sanga1
Cerezo Osaka1
Shimizu S-pulse0
Nagoya Grampus3
Gamba Osaka1
Sanfrecce Hiroshima1