Match

Vissel Kobe vs Kawasaki Frontale: prediction and stats

J1 LeagueRegular Season - 21Kick-off on February 13, 2027 at 11:00 AM (UTC)NOEVIR Stadium Kobe, Kobe

Vissel KobeKawasaki Frontale

The Footlab model makes Vissel Kobe the favourite at 48%, against 26% for a draw and 26% for Kawasaki Frontale. 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 Vissel Kobe vs Kawasaki Frontale?

A very open match: only 83 Elo points separate Vissel Kobe (2,044) and Kawasaki Frontale (1,961).

Vissel Kobe win48 %
Draw26 %
Kawasaki Frontale win26 %

What is the recent form of both teams?

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

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

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
Kawasaki Frontale
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 26, 2026Tochigi SC(home)3-1Emperor Cup
Aug 22, 2026Sanfrecce Hiroshima(away)1-1J1 League
Aug 15, 2026Kyoto Sanga(home)2-2J1 League
Aug 9, 2026Tokyo Verdy(away)1-1J1 League
Jul 16, 2026Vanraure Hachinohe(home)0-0Friendlies Clubs

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 6 meetings: 4 Vissel Kobe win(s), 0 draw(s), 2 Kawasaki Frontale win(s).

DateScoreCompetition
Jun 21, 2025Kawasaki Frontale 1-2 Vissel KobeJ1 League
Apr 16, 2025Vissel Kobe 2-1 Kawasaki FrontaleJ1 League
Aug 7, 2024Kawasaki Frontale 3-0 Vissel KobeJ1 League
Jun 16, 2024Vissel Kobe 1-0 Kawasaki FrontaleJ1 League
Feb 17, 2024Vissel Kobe 0-1 Kawasaki FrontaleSuper Cup
Aug 12, 2023Kawasaki Frontale 0-1 Vissel KobeJ1 League

Last archived meeting: Kawasaki Frontale vs Vissel Kobe on Jun 21, 2025

How many goals should we expect?

Vissel Kobe score 1.2 and concede 1.3 goals per match over their last 15; Kawasaki Frontale score 1.1 and concede 1.1. The model gives a 52% probability of over 2.5 goals and 55% for both teams to score.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
Vissel Kobe1.21.356/157/15
Kawasaki Frontale1.11.129/156/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

Vissel Kobe sit 8th in J1 League (4 points from 3 matches) and Kawasaki Frontale sit 14th (3 points from 3 matches).

2026-27 standings
#ClubPWDLGFGAPts
8Vissel Kobe3111334
14Kawasaki Frontale3030443

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 Kawasaki Frontale?
The Footlab model makes Vissel Kobe the favourite at 48%, against 26% for a draw and 26% for Kawasaki Frontale.
Where and when is Vissel Kobe vs Kawasaki Frontale played?
Vissel Kobe vs Kawasaki Frontale is played on February 13, 2027 at 11:00 AM (UTC) at NOEVIR Stadium Kobe, in the J1 League.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?
The Footlab model gives a 52% 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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