Vissel Kobe – Kawasaki Frontale
Japan J-League – Noevir Stadium
* Betting odds were correct at the time of publication but are subject to change.
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We are 15 games into the J League season and scheduled for Saturday, June 3rd, Vissel Kobe will look to stay at the top of the pack when they welcome Kawasaki Frontale to the Noevir Stadium. Here’s our preview of this exciting match as well as our top football betting tips for it.
Our Favourite Vissel Kobe vs Kawasaki Frontale Predictions and Picks
If you need help to find the latest J League predictions ahead of the match between Vissel Kobe and Kawasaki Frontale, you’re in the right place:
Vissel Kobe to Win
Vissel Kobe have made the Noevir Stadium a fortress this season, and head into their encounter with Kawasaki Frontale having won their last four home matches. Not only have they won those matches, but they’ve also scored 10 goals in the process.
Veteran forward Yuya Osako is continuing to prove that age is just a number, leading the race for the J League golden boot with 11 goals to date, including last time out against Tokyo in a 3-2 victory.
On the other hand, Kawasaki haven’t travelled well of late, losing their last three matches on the road and are currently underperforming in 9th place.
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Over 2.5 Goals
While Kobe continue to dominate in front of their own fans, they aren’t always keeping clean sheets in the process. Having conceded twice against Tokyo last time out, they recently lost 3-2 at home to Yokohama Marinos, and Kawasaki will be hoping to exploit their defence.
However, as we’ve already alluded to, Kawasaki have lost their last three away matches 2-1, and a trip to the league leaders isn’t exactly what they need at present.
This bet landed the last time these two met, and we’re expecting plenty more goals on Saturday morning.
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Latest Odds, Stats, and More for Vissel Kobe v Kawasaki Frontale
If you are looking for the top Vissel Kobe vs Kawasaki Frontale odds, check our list of odds taken from a few different UK betting sites:
Highest odds accross 7 bookmakers
Head to Head
29/10/22
Japan J-League Japan
Kawasaki Frontale
Vissel Kobe
18/05/22
Japan J-League Japan
Vissel Kobe
Kawasaki Frontale
29/09/21
Japan J-League Japan
Kawasaki Frontale
Vissel Kobe
17/03/21
Japan J-League Japan
Vissel Kobe
Kawasaki Frontale
09/09/20
Japan J-League Japan
Kawasaki Frontale
Vissel Kobe
Last Five – Vissel Kobe
27/05/23
Japan J-League Japan
W
24/05/23
Japan J-League Cup Japan
Nagoya Grampus
Vissel Kobe
W
20/05/23
Japan J-League Japan
Kashiwa Reysol
Vissel Kobe
D
13/05/23
Japan J-League Japan
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Vissel Kobe
W
07/05/23
Japan J-League Japan
W
Last Five – Kawasaki Frontale
28/05/23
Japan J-League Japan
Kashiwa Reysol
Kawasaki Frontale
W
24/05/23
Japan J-League Cup Japan
Urawa Red Diamonds
Kawasaki Frontale
L
20/05/23
Japan J-League Japan
Yokohama FC
Kawasaki Frontale
L
12/05/23
Japan J-League Japan
FC Tokyo
Kawasaki Frontale
L
07/05/23
Japan J-League Japan
Sagan Tosu
Kawasaki Frontale
W
We can now take a closer look at some other betting markets and odds for this duel:
Vissel Kobe odds: 13/10 (2.30) – 56.52% Probability
Draw odds: 23/10 (3.30) – 30.00% Probability
Kawasaki Frontale odds: 15/8 (2.87) – 34.80% Probability
It’s clear from the odds that the bookies expect a home win with Vissel Kobe are the expected winners with a 56.52% probability. Meanwhile, the main favourite to be the First Goalscorer is Yuya Osako at 11/2 (6.50), which is a a 15.40% probability. Also, the most probable Correct Score is a 1-1 draw, once again at 11/2 (6.50) odds and 15.40% probability.
Vissel Kobe – Kawasaki Frontale Preview:
This looks to be a cracking match on Saturday morning, so let’s take a better look at the teams ahead of their game:
Vissel Kobe
Currently sitting three points clear of Yokohama Marinos at the top of the J League, Kobe have exceeded expectations this season and have picked up 11 points from their last five matches. Not only is Yuya Osaka the top goalscorer, but Yoshinori Muto has chipped in with six goals of his own from midfield. Unbeaten in their last seven matches, there’s every chance Kobe can make this eight on the weekend.
When it comes to team news, Vissel Kobe do not have any fresh injury concerns to worry about and manager Yoshida is unlikely to change his side from the 3-2 win over Tokyo.
Vissel Kobe Predicted Lineup:
Maekawa – Hatsuse, Yamakawa, Thuler, Honda – Saito, Yamaguchi, Sasaki – Muto, Osao, Yuruki
Kawasaki Frontale
Despite losing their last three away matches, it hasn’t been all doom and gloom for the 2021 champions who won 2-0 last time out against Kashiwa, while previously winning three games on the spin before their consecutive away defeats. However, expectations are high at this football club and 9th place is not where they want to be. Kawasaki are lacking a real goalscorer, which is impacting their position in the J League.
However, the team is almost ready to welcome back striker Leondro Damiao, who’s missed most of the season due to injury but as back on the bench against Kashiwa.
Kawasaki Frontale Predicted Lineup:
Kamifukumoto – Yamane, Ominami, Kurumaya, Noborizato – Schmidt, Wakizaka, Oshima – Ienaga, Kobayashi, Miyashiro
Starting Lineups
You can find the starting lineups here around one hour before the game starts.
Player to Watch: Yoshinori Muto
Many players from both teams could make the key impact in this J League encounter, but midfielder Yoshinori Muto scored a brace last time out against Tokyo and the 30-year-old has been one of Kobe’s best players this season.
With all eyes out forward Osako, this may allow Muto more room in the final third to add to his tally of four goals this campaign.
