Vissel Kobe welcome Gamba Osaka to the Noevir Stadium for a J1 League matchday 27 fixture on Saturday. The home side are coming into the game on the back of a 2-1 comeback away win over Yokohama F Marinos last weekend.
They went behind to Eduardo's 42nd-minute strike while Yoshinori Muto drew the game level from the spot in first-half injury time. The 32-year-old completed his brace 20 minutes into the second half to help the visitors leave with all three points.
Gamba Osaka, meanwhile, shared the spoils in a goalless draw away to Kashiwa Reysol.
The stalemate left them in fourth spot in the table, having garnered 46 points from 26 games. Kobe are fifth with 45 points to their name.
Vissel Kobe vs Gamba Osaka Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Gamba Osaka have 30 wins from the last 62 head-to-head games. Vissel Kobe were victorious on 20 occasions while 12 games ended in a share of the spoils.
- Their most recent clash came in June 2024 when Osaka claimed a 2-1 home win in the reverse fixture.
- The last five head-to-head games have witnessed more goals scored in the second half than the first.
- Four of the last five head-to-head games have been goalless at the break.
- Osaka's last 11 league games have produced at least eight corner kicks.
- Five of Kobe's last six league games have witnessed goals at both ends.
- Osaka's away games this season have produced an average of 1.2 goals per game - the lowest away average in the league.
Vissel Kobe vs Gamba Osaka Prediction
Kobe's games have been high-scoring in the last few weeks, with five of their last six league games producing at least three goals. However, Ushi have struggled in front of their fans, with just 18 of their total 45 points this season coming in home games.
Osaka are winless in their last three league games, drawing the last two. Their last five games in the league have seen at least one side keep a clean sheet and this could be a cagey game.
We are backing the two sides to share the spoils in a low-scoring stalemate.
Prediction: Vissel Kobe 1-1 Gamba Osaka
Vissel Kobe vs Gamba Osaka Betting Tips
Tip 1 - Result: Draw
Tip 2 - Both teams to score
Tip 3 - Over 1.5 goals
Tip 4 - Over 8.5 corner kicks