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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

Cerezo OsakaVissel Kobe

The Footlab AI model makes Vissel Kobe the favourite at 44%, against 26% for a draw and 30% for Cerezo Osaka. The most likely score is 1-1. If Vissel Kobe wins, the most likely score is 1-2.

Footlab AI's cards found the right outcome in 54.4% of the 4,601 matches already evaluated, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy

Probabilities recomputed on Nov 6, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win Cerezo Osaka vs Vissel Kobe?

Vissel Kobe starts as the favourite with a 102-point Elo edge (2,142 vs 2,040).

30%26%44%
Cerezo Osaka winDrawVissel Kobe win

Computed by the Footlab AI model from our own data only, with no AI analysis.

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Probable lineup for Cerezo Osaka vs Vissel Kobe

Computed by Footlab AI from our own data only: recent lineups, squads and known absences. It does not take the press or last-minute absences into account.

Cerezo Osaka

3-4-2-1
  1. 19P. Sabbag
  1. 77Lucas Fernandes
  2. 10S. Tanaka
  3. 41Y. Komi
  4. 16H. Okuda
  5. 66A. Ohata
  6. 8S. Kagawa
  1. 97T. Takahashi
  2. 27Dion-Johan Cools
  3. 4R. Inoue
  1. 23Kosuke Nakamura

Vissel Kobe

4-3-3
  1. 11Y. Muto
  2. 10Y. Osako
  3. 94Erik
  1. 5Y. Goke
  2. 7Y. Ideguchi
  3. 25Y. Kuwasaki
  1. 41K. Nagato
  2. 24G. Sakai
  3. 3Matheus Thuler
  4. 4T. Yamakawa
  1. 71S. Gonda

Computed on November 6, 2026 at 12:12 AM (UTC).

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What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Cerezo Osaka have 6 wins, 5 draws and 4 defeats; Vissel Kobe have 12, 1 and 2.

The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.

Cerezo Osaka
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Oct 31, 2026Kashima(away)1-4J1 League
Oct 28, 2026Mito Hollyhock(away)3-1J-League Cup
Oct 25, 2026JEF United Chiba(home)2-2J1 League
Oct 21, 2026Nagoya Grampus(away)1-1J1 League
Oct 17, 2026Kawasaki Frontale(home)2-4J1 League
Vissel Kobe
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Nov 3, 2026Ratchaburi(home)3-2AFC Champions League Elite
Oct 31, 2026Nagoya Grampus(home)3-1J1 League
Oct 27, 2026Daejeon Citizen(away)1-0AFC Champions League Elite
Oct 24, 2026Machida Zelvia(home)0-0J1 League
Oct 21, 2026Kawasaki Frontale(away)1-2J1 League

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 6 meetings: 1 Cerezo Osaka win, 3 draws, 2 Vissel Kobe wins.

DateScoreCompetition
Aug 29, 2026Vissel Kobe 1-0 Cerezo OsakaJ1 League
Apr 29, 2026Vissel Kobe 0-0 Cerezo OsakaJ1 League
Mar 22, 2026Cerezo Osaka 1-1 Vissel KobeJ1 League
Aug 23, 2025Cerezo Osaka 1-1 Vissel KobeJ1 League
May 6, 2025Vissel Kobe 1-3 Cerezo OsakaJ1 League
Sep 13, 2024Vissel Kobe 2-1 Cerezo OsakaJ1 League

Last archived meeting: Vissel Kobe vs Cerezo Osaka on Aug 29, 2026

How many goals should we expect?

Cerezo Osaka score 1.5 and concede 1.6 goals per match over their last 15; Vissel Kobe score 1.8 and concede 0.8. The model gives a 53% probability of over 2.5 goals and 57% for both teams to score.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
Cerezo Osaka1.51.6410/158/15
Vissel Kobe1.80.887/158/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

Cerezo Osaka sit 12th in J1 League (14 points from 13 matches) and Vissel Kobe sit 5th (26 points from 13 matches).

2026-27 standings
#ClubPWDLGFGAPts
5Vissel Kobe13823211226
12Cerezo Osaka13355132314

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How does Footlab AI 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. When bookmakers publish odds for the match, their consensus is built into the calculation: that is what proved most accurate on past matches. 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 AI model makes Vissel Kobe the favourite at 44%, against 26% for a draw and 30% for Cerezo Osaka.
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 AI model gives a 53% probability of at least three goals in this match.
How reliable is this prediction?
Footlab AI's cards found the right outcome (home win, draw or away win) in 54.4% of the matches already evaluated, against 33.3% for random guessing, a level comparable with the bookmakers' favourite. The comparison with bookmakers and the breakdown by competition and Elo gap are published on the accuracy page.

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