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Vissel KobeWWWDLHead to head
Our prediction
Vissel Kobe to win
Our 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
Final score: 5 – 0 – not in our list. Exact scores are long shots – even the likeliest score usually comes in only 1 time in 8–10. 18+.
Win probability
Gamba Osaka vs Vissel Kobe preview and result
Gamba Osaka and Vissel Kobe met in the J1 League on Saturday 2 May 2026 at 07:00 (Nigerian time). The match finished 5 - 0, 2 - 0 at half time.
Our model gives Gamba Osaka a 34% chance of winning, the draw 11% and Vissel Kobe 55%. Our pick was Vissel Kobe to win with 65% confidence. The pick lost this time ✗. For a safer option, the double chance 12 (Gamba Osaka or Vissel Kobe) covers two of the three results.
Goals: we expect about 3.0 goals (1.2 for Gamba Osaka, 1.8 for Vissel Kobe). The chance of three or more goals is 58%, so our goals pick is Over 2.5 (85% confidence). 5 goals were scored.
Form and head to head
Gamba Osaka have 0 wins, 4 draws and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches (D-D-D-D-L), scoring 8 and conceding 9. 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, Gamba Osaka are 5th with 28 points and Vissel Kobe are 1st with 35 points.
Frequently asked questions
What was the prediction for Gamba Osaka vs Vissel Kobe?
Our pre-match prediction is Vissel Kobe to win (65% confidence). Win chances: Gamba Osaka 34%, draw 11%, Vissel Kobe 55%.
Will there be over 2.5 goals in Gamba Osaka vs Vissel Kobe?
We expect about 3.0 goals. Our pick is Over 2.5 with 85% confidence (chance of 3+ goals: 58%).
What time is Gamba Osaka vs Vissel Kobe?
Gamba Osaka vs Vissel Kobe (J1 League) was played on Saturday 2 May 2026 at 07:00 Nigerian time (WAT).
What is a safe bet for Gamba Osaka vs Vissel Kobe?
The double chance 12 (Gamba Osaka or Vissel Kobe) covers two outcomes. 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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