Where and when is Tokyo Verdy vs Vissel Kobe played?

Tokyo Verdy vs Vissel Kobe is played on September 2, 2026 at 10:00 AM (UTC) at Ajinomoto 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.

Match

Tokyo Verdy vs Vissel Kobe: prediction and stats

J1 LeagueRegular Season - 5Kick-off on September 2, 2026 at 10:00 AM (UTC)Ajinomoto Stadium, Chōfu

Tokyo Verdy

Vissel Kobe

The Footlab model makes Vissel Kobe the favourite at 51%, against 26% for a draw and 23% for Tokyo Verdy. 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 24, 2026 — the full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win Tokyo Verdy vs Vissel Kobe?

Vissel Kobe starts as the favourite with a 173-point Elo edge (2,042 vs 1,869).

Tokyo Verdy win23 %

Draw26 %

Vissel Kobe win51 %

What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Tokyo Verdy have 4 wins, 5 draws and 6 defeats; Vissel Kobe have 5, 5 and 5.

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

Tokyo Verdy
Date	Opponent	Score	Competition
Aug 22, 2026	Fagiano Okayama(away)	0-0	J1 League
Aug 14, 2026	Kashiwa Reysol(home)	1-3	J1 League
Aug 9, 2026	Kawasaki Frontale(home)	1-1	J1 League
Jun 6, 2026	Gamba Osaka(home)	2-4	J1 League
May 30, 2026	Gamba Osaka(away)	1-1	J1 League

Vissel Kobe
Date	Opponent	Score	Competition
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
Jul 18, 2026	Consadole Sapporo(home)	1-1	Friendlies Clubs

What does the head-to-head say?

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

Date	Score	Competition
Sep 23, 2025	Vissel Kobe 4-0 Tokyo Verdy	J1 League
Apr 12, 2025	Tokyo Verdy 0-1 Vissel Kobe	J1 League
Nov 10, 2024	Tokyo Verdy 1-1 Vissel Kobe	J1 League
May 26, 2024	Vissel Kobe 0-1 Tokyo Verdy	J1 League
Aug 21, 2013	Vissel Kobe 2-1 Tokyo Verdy	J2 League
May 12, 2013	Tokyo Verdy 2-1 Vissel Kobe	J2 League

Last archived meeting: Vissel Kobe vs Tokyo Verdy on Sep 23, 2025

How many goals should we expect?

Tokyo Verdy score 0.9 and concede 1.5 goals per match over their last 15; Vissel Kobe score 1.1 and concede 1.3. The model gives a 50% probability of over 2.5 goals and 53% for both teams to score.

Club	Goals scored / match	Goals conceded / match	Clean sheets	Both teams scored	Over 2.5 goals
Tokyo Verdy	0.9	1.5	5	8/15	6/15
Vissel Kobe	1.1	1.3	5	6/15	7/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

Tokyo Verdy sit 17th in J1 League (2 points from 3 matches) and Vissel Kobe sit 8th (4 points from 3 matches).

2026-27 standings
#	Club	P	W	D	L	GF	GA	Pts
8	Vissel Kobe	3	1	1	1	3	3	4
17	Tokyo Verdy	3	0	2	1	2	4	2

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 Tokyo Verdy vs Vissel Kobe?: The Footlab model makes Vissel Kobe the favourite at 51%, against 26% for a draw and 23% for Tokyo Verdy.
Where and when is Tokyo Verdy vs Vissel Kobe played?: Tokyo Verdy vs Vissel Kobe is played on September 2, 2026 at 10:00 AM (UTC) at Ajinomoto 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.