Match

Vissel Kobe vs Kyoto Sanga: prediction and stats

J1 LeagueRegular Season - 38Kick-off on June 6, 2027 at 10:00 AM (UTC)NOEVIR Stadium Kobe, Kobe

Vissel KobeKyoto Sanga

The Footlab model makes Vissel Kobe the favourite at 53%, against 25% for a draw and 22% for Kyoto Sanga. 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 Vissel Kobe vs Kyoto Sanga?

Vissel Kobe starts as the favourite with a 137-point Elo edge (2,044 vs 1,907).

Vissel Kobe win53 %
Draw25 %
Kyoto Sanga win22 %

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; Kyoto Sanga have 3, 3 and 9.

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
Kyoto Sanga
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 26, 2026Maruyasu Okazaki(home)1-0Emperor Cup
Aug 22, 2026Mito Hollyhock(home)1-3J1 League
Aug 15, 2026Kawasaki Frontale(away)2-2J1 League
Aug 9, 2026V-varen Nagasaki(away)1-2J1 League
Jul 17, 2026Shonan Bellmare(home)1-4Friendlies Clubs

What does the head-to-head say?

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

DateScoreCompetition
May 13, 2026Vissel Kobe 1-0 Kyoto SangaJ1 League
Feb 6, 2026Kyoto Sanga 1-1 Vissel KobeJ1 League
Dec 6, 2025Kyoto Sanga 2-0 Vissel KobeJ1 League
Feb 26, 2025Vissel Kobe 1-1 Kyoto SangaJ1 League
Oct 27, 2024Vissel Kobe 2-1 Kyoto SangaEmperor Cup
Oct 6, 2024Kyoto Sanga 2-3 Vissel KobeJ1 League

Last archived meeting: Vissel Kobe vs Kyoto Sanga on May 13, 2026

How many goals should we expect?

Vissel Kobe score 1.2 and concede 1.3 goals per match over their last 15; Kyoto Sanga score 0.9 and concede 2.1. The model gives a 53% 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
Kyoto Sanga0.92.138/159/15

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 Kyoto Sanga sit 18th (1 points from 3 matches).

2026-27 standings
#ClubPWDLGFGAPts
8Vissel Kobe3111334
18Kyoto Sanga3012471

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 Kyoto Sanga?
The Footlab model makes Vissel Kobe the favourite at 53%, against 25% for a draw and 22% for Kyoto Sanga.
Where and when is Vissel Kobe vs Kyoto Sanga played?
Vissel Kobe vs Kyoto Sanga is played on June 6, 2027 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 53% 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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