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V-varen NagasakiLWLLD
Vissel KobeWWWDLHead to head
Our prediction
Vissel Kobe to win
@ 1.73Our 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+.
Win probability
Odds (1X2)
V-varen Nagasaki vs Vissel Kobe preview
V-varen Nagasaki v Vissel Kobe in the J1 League is under way – the score is 2 - 2 (0').
Our model gives V-varen Nagasaki a 9% chance of winning, the draw 22% and Vissel Kobe 69%. That makes our pick Vissel Kobe to win with 75% confidence at odds of 1.73. For a safer option, the double chance X2 (Draw or Vissel Kobe) covers two of the three results at odds of 1.18.
Goals: we expect about 2.9 goals (2.1 for V-varen Nagasaki, 0.8 for Vissel Kobe). The chance of three or more goals is 55%, so our goals pick is Over 2.5 (80% confidence).
Form and head to head
V-varen Nagasaki have 1 win, 1 draw and 3 defeats in their last 5 matches (L-W-L-L-D), scoring 6 and conceding 6. 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, V-varen Nagasaki are 9th with 21 points and Vissel Kobe are 1st with 35 points.
Frequently asked questions
Who will win V-varen Nagasaki vs Vissel Kobe?
Our prediction is Vissel Kobe to win (75% confidence) at odds of 1.73. Win chances: V-varen Nagasaki 9%, draw 22%, Vissel Kobe 69%.
Will there be over 2.5 goals in V-varen Nagasaki vs Vissel Kobe?
We expect about 2.9 goals. Our pick is Over 2.5 with 80% confidence (chance of 3+ goals: 55%).
What time is V-varen Nagasaki vs Vissel Kobe?
V-varen Nagasaki vs Vissel Kobe (J1 League) kicks off on Sunday 17 May 2026 at 05:00 Nigerian time (WAT).
What is a safe bet for V-varen Nagasaki vs Vissel Kobe?
The double chance X2 (Draw or Vissel Kobe) covers two outcomes at odds of 1.18. 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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