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Cerezo OsakaDWLWL
Vissel KobeWWWDLHead to head
Our prediction
Vissel Kobe to win
@ 2.10Our record
Correct 1X2 tips (home win, draw or away win), checked against the final score.
Who will win?
Voting closed at kick-off.
Goals outlook
Possible correct scores
Exact scores are long shots – even the likeliest score usually comes in only 1 time in 8–10. 18+.
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Odds (1X2)
Cerezo Osaka vs Vissel Kobe preview
Cerezo Osaka v Vissel Kobe in the J1 League is under way – the score is 1 - 1 (0').
Our model gives Cerezo Osaka a 30% chance of winning, the draw 17% and Vissel Kobe 53%. That makes our pick Vissel Kobe to win with 60% confidence at odds of 2.10. For a safer option, the double chance 12 (Cerezo Osaka or Vissel Kobe) covers two of the three results at odds of 1.25.
Goals: we expect about 2.4 goals (0.9 for Cerezo Osaka, 1.5 for Vissel Kobe). The chance of three or more goals is 43%, so our goals pick is Under 2.5 (75% confidence).
Form and head to head
Cerezo Osaka have 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches (D-W-L-W-L), scoring 9 and conceding 11. Vissel Kobe have 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches (W-W-W-D-L), scoring 9 and conceding 6. In the table, Cerezo Osaka are 2nd with 31 points and Vissel Kobe are 1st with 35 points.
Frequently asked questions
Who will win Cerezo Osaka vs Vissel Kobe?
Our prediction is Vissel Kobe to win (60% confidence) at odds of 2.10. Win chances: Cerezo Osaka 30%, draw 17%, Vissel Kobe 53%.
Will there be over 2.5 goals in Cerezo Osaka vs Vissel Kobe?
We expect about 2.4 goals. Our pick is Under 2.5 with 75% confidence (chance of 3+ goals: 43%).
What time is Cerezo Osaka vs Vissel Kobe?
Cerezo Osaka vs Vissel Kobe (J1 League) kicks off on Sunday 22 March 2026 at 07:00 Nigerian time (WAT).
What is a safe bet for Cerezo Osaka vs Vissel Kobe?
The double chance 12 (Cerezo Osaka or Vissel Kobe) covers two outcomes at odds of 1.25. No bet is risk-free – stake only what you can afford. 18+.
Predictions are estimates from our model, not guarantees. 18+ only – bet responsibly. More: today's predictions · Bet Slip Builder · booking codes.
J1 League table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vissel Kobe |
18 | 11 | 0 | 7 | 4 | 35 |
| 2 | Cerezo Osaka |
18 | 11 | 0 | 7 | 9 | 31 |
| 3 | Nagoya Grampus |
18 | 10 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 31 |
| 4 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima |
18 | 10 | 0 | 8 | 8 | 30 |
| 5 | Gamba Osaka |
18 | 10 | 0 | 8 | 6 | 28 |
| 6 | Fagiano Okayama |
18 | 8 | 0 | 10 | -3 | 26 |
| 7 | Shimizu S-pulse |
18 | 8 | 0 | 10 | -2 | 24 |
| 8 | Kyoto Sanga |
18 | 8 | 0 | 10 | -6 | 23 |
| 9 | V-varen Nagasaki |
18 | 7 | 0 | 11 | -8 | 21 |
| 10 | Avispa Fukuoka |
18 | 7 | 0 | 11 | -10 | 21 |
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