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
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).
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.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 26, 2026 | Veroskronos Tsuno(home) | 2-1 | Emperor Cup |
| 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 |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 26, 2026 | Tochigi SC(home) | 3-1 | Emperor Cup |
| Aug 22, 2026 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima(away) | 1-1 | J1 League |
| Aug 15, 2026 | Kyoto Sanga(home) | 2-2 | J1 League |
| Aug 9, 2026 | Tokyo Verdy(away) | 1-1 | J1 League |
| Jul 16, 2026 | Vanraure Hachinohe(home) | 0-0 | Friendlies 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).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 21, 2025 | Kawasaki Frontale 1-2 Vissel Kobe | J1 League |
| Apr 16, 2025 | Vissel Kobe 2-1 Kawasaki Frontale | J1 League |
| Aug 7, 2024 | Kawasaki Frontale 3-0 Vissel Kobe | J1 League |
| Jun 16, 2024 | Vissel Kobe 1-0 Kawasaki Frontale | J1 League |
| Feb 17, 2024 | Vissel Kobe 0-1 Kawasaki Frontale | Super Cup |
| Aug 12, 2023 | Kawasaki Frontale 0-1 Vissel Kobe | J1 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.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vissel Kobe | 1.2 | 1.3 | 5 | 6/15 | 7/15 |
| Kawasaki Frontale | 1.1 | 1.1 | 2 | 9/15 | 6/15 |
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).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Vissel Kobe | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 4 |
| 14 | Kawasaki Frontale | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 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 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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