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Kashima vs Vissel Kobe: prediction and stats

J1 LeagueRegular Season - 32Kick-off on April 29, 2027 at 10:00 AM (UTC)Kashima Soccer Stadium, Kashima

KashimaVissel Kobe

The Footlab model makes Kashima the favourite at 52%, against 26% for a draw and 22% 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 27, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win Kashima vs Vissel Kobe?

Kashima starts as the favourite with a 115-point Elo edge (2,160 vs 2,044).

Kashima win52 %
Draw26 %
Vissel Kobe win22 %

What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Kashima have 11 wins, 2 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.

Kashima
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 26, 2026Suzuka Unlimited(home)3-0Emperor Cup
Aug 22, 2026Avispa Fukuoka(home)3-2J1 League
Aug 15, 2026Nagoya Grampus(home)2-1J1 League
Aug 7, 2026Yokohama F. Marinos(away)4-3J1 League
Jul 15, 2026Vegalta Sendai(home)5-0Friendlies Clubs
Vissel Kobe
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 26, 2026Veroskronos Tsuno(home)2-1Emperor Cup
Aug 22, 2026Yokohama F. Marinos(away)0-1J1 League
Aug 15, 2026FC Tokyo(home)2-2J1 League
Aug 8, 2026Avispa Fukuoka(away)1-0J1 League
Jul 22, 2026Imabari(home)2-1Friendlies Clubs

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 6 meetings: 2 Kashima win(s), 1 draw(s), 3 Vissel Kobe win(s).

DateScoreCompetition
Jun 6, 2026Kashima 2-0 Vissel KobeJ1 League
May 30, 2026Vissel Kobe 5-0 KashimaJ1 League
Oct 17, 2025Vissel Kobe 0-0 KashimaJ1 League
Mar 29, 2025Kashima 1-0 Vissel KobeJ1 League
Sep 25, 2024Kashima 0-3 Vissel KobeEmperor Cup
Jun 30, 2024Vissel Kobe 3-1 KashimaJ1 League

Last archived meeting: Kashima vs Vissel Kobe on Jun 6, 2026

How many goals should we expect?

Kashima score 2.0 and concede 1.0 goals per match over their last 15; Vissel Kobe score 1.2 and concede 1.3. The model gives a 50% probability of over 2.5 goals and 52% for both teams to score.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
Kashima2.01.086/158/15
Vissel Kobe1.21.356/157/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

Kashima sit 3rd in J1 League (9 points from 3 matches) and Vissel Kobe sit 8th (4 points from 3 matches).

2026-27 standings
#ClubPWDLGFGAPts
3Kashima3300969
8Vissel Kobe3111334

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 Kashima vs Vissel Kobe?
The Footlab model makes Kashima the favourite at 52%, against 26% for a draw and 22% for Vissel Kobe.
Where and when is Kashima vs Vissel Kobe played?
Kashima vs Vissel Kobe is played on April 29, 2027 at 10:00 AM (UTC) at Kashima Soccer Stadium, in the J1 League.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?
The Footlab model gives a 50% 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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