Cerezo Osaka vs Vissel Kobe: prediction and stats
J1 LeagueRegular Season - 22Kick-off on February 20, 2027 at 11:00 AM (UTC)Yodoko Sakura Stadium, Osaka
The Footlab model makes Cerezo Osaka the favourite at 43%, against 26% for a draw and 30% for Vissel Kobe. The most likely score is 1-1.
This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy
Probabilities recomputed on Aug 26, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.
Who will win Cerezo Osaka vs Vissel Kobe?
A very open match: only 25 Elo points separate Cerezo Osaka (2,019) and Vissel Kobe (2,044).
What is the recent form of both teams?
Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Cerezo Osaka have 9 wins, 4 draws and 2 defeats; Vissel Kobe have 6, 5 and 4.
The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 26, 2026 | FC Gifu(home) | 3-1 | Emperor Cup |
| Aug 22, 2026 | Shimizu S-pulse(home) | 1-0 | J1 League |
| Aug 15, 2026 | Avispa Fukuoka(away) | 0-3 | J1 League |
| Aug 8, 2026 | Fagiano Okayama(home) | 2-1 | J1 League |
| Jul 29, 2026 | Borussia Dortmund(home) | 1-0 | Friendlies Clubs |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 26, 2026 | Veroskronos Tsuno(home) | 2-1 | Emperor Cup |
| Aug 22, 2026 | Yokohama F. Marinos(away) | 0-1 | J1 League |
| Aug 15, 2026 | FC Tokyo(home) | 2-2 | J1 League |
| Aug 8, 2026 | Avispa Fukuoka(away) | 1-0 | J1 League |
| Jul 22, 2026 | Imabari(home) | 2-1 | Friendlies Clubs |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 1 Cerezo Osaka win(s), 3 draw(s), 2 Vissel Kobe win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 29, 2026 | Vissel Kobe 0-0 Cerezo Osaka | J1 League |
| Mar 22, 2026 | Cerezo Osaka 1-1 Vissel Kobe | J1 League |
| Aug 23, 2025 | Cerezo Osaka 1-1 Vissel Kobe | J1 League |
| May 6, 2025 | Vissel Kobe 1-3 Cerezo Osaka | J1 League |
| Sep 13, 2024 | Vissel Kobe 2-1 Cerezo Osaka | J1 League |
| May 11, 2024 | Cerezo Osaka 1-4 Vissel Kobe | J1 League |
Last archived meeting: Vissel Kobe vs Cerezo Osaka on Apr 29, 2026
How many goals should we expect?
Cerezo Osaka score 1.9 and concede 1.1 goals per match over their last 15; Vissel Kobe score 1.2 and concede 1.3. The model gives a 54% probability of over 2.5 goals and 57% for both teams to score.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cerezo Osaka | 1.9 | 1.1 | 4 | 10/15 | 9/15 |
| Vissel Kobe | 1.2 | 1.3 | 5 | 6/15 | 7/15 |
Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.
Where do both teams sit in the table?
Cerezo Osaka sit 6th in J1 League (6 points from 3 matches) and Vissel Kobe sit 8th (4 points from 3 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Cerezo Osaka | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 6 |
| 8 | Vissel Kobe | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 4 |
Verdict, probable XI and verified absences
The full match card recomputes this prediction continuously until kick-off: multi-market verdict, player-by-player probable XI and web-verified absences.
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No odds, no affiliation: the method is published and the accuracy is measured.
How does Footlab compute this prediction?
The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy
Frequently asked questions
- Who is the favourite for Cerezo Osaka vs Vissel Kobe?
- The Footlab model makes Cerezo Osaka the favourite at 43%, against 26% for a draw and 30% for Vissel Kobe.
- Where and when is Cerezo Osaka vs Vissel Kobe played?
- Cerezo Osaka vs Vissel Kobe is played on February 20, 2027 at 11:00 AM (UTC) at Yodoko Sakura Stadium, in the J1 League.
- Will there be over 2.5 goals?
- The Footlab model gives a 54% probability of at least three goals in this match.
- How reliable is this prediction?
- The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.
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