Where and when is Vissel Kobe vs Cerezo Osaka played?

Vissel Kobe vs Cerezo Osaka is played on August 29, 2026 at 10:00 AM (UTC) at NOEVIR Stadium Kobe, in the J1 League.

Will there be over 2.5 goals?

The Footlab model gives a 59% 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

Vissel Kobe vs Cerezo Osaka: prediction and stats

J1 LeagueRegular Season - 4Kick-off on August 29, 2026 at 10:00 AM (UTC)NOEVIR Stadium Kobe, Kobe

Vissel Kobe

Cerezo Osaka

The Footlab model makes Vissel Kobe the favourite at 47%, against 25% for a draw and 29% for Cerezo Osaka. 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 19, 2026 — the full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win Vissel Kobe vs Cerezo Osaka?

A very open match: only 42 Elo points separate Vissel Kobe (2,054) and Cerezo Osaka (2,012).

Vissel Kobe win47 %

Draw25 %

Cerezo Osaka win29 %

What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Vissel Kobe have 5 wins, 6 draws and 4 defeats; Cerezo Osaka have 9, 4 and 2.

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

Vissel Kobe
Date	Opponent	Score	Competition
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
Jun 6, 2026	Kashima(away)	0-2	J1 League

Cerezo Osaka
Date	Opponent	Score	Competition
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
Jul 15, 2026	Tochigi City(home)	1-0	Friendlies Clubs
Jun 6, 2026	FC Tokyo(away)	3-1	J1 League

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 6 meetings: 2 Vissel Kobe win(s), 3 draw(s), 1 Cerezo Osaka 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?

Vissel Kobe score 1.3 and concede 1.5 goals per match over their last 15; Cerezo Osaka score 1.9 and concede 1.1. The model gives a 59% probability of over 2.5 goals and 61% for both teams to score.

Club	Goals scored / match	Goals conceded / match	Clean sheets	Both teams scored	Over 2.5 goals
Vissel Kobe	1.3	1.5	5	7/15	8/15
Cerezo Osaka	1.9	1.1	5	9/15	9/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

Vissel Kobe sit 6th in J1 League (4 points from 2 matches) and Cerezo Osaka sit 12th (3 points from 2 matches).

2026-27 standings
#	Club	P	W	D	L	GF	GA	Pts
6	Vissel Kobe	2	1	1	0	3	2	4
12	Cerezo Osaka	2	1	0	1	2	4	3

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 Vissel Kobe vs Cerezo Osaka?: The Footlab model makes Vissel Kobe the favourite at 47%, against 25% for a draw and 29% for Cerezo Osaka.
Where and when is Vissel Kobe vs Cerezo Osaka played?: Vissel Kobe vs Cerezo Osaka is played on August 29, 2026 at 10:00 AM (UTC) at NOEVIR Stadium Kobe, in the J1 League.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?: The Footlab model gives a 59% 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.