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Vissel Kobe vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima: prediction and stats

J1 LeagueRegular Season - 28Kick-off on April 3, 2027 at 10:00 AM (UTC)NOEVIR Stadium Kobe, Kobe

Vissel KobeSanfrecce Hiroshima

The Footlab AI model makes Vissel Kobe the favourite at 42%, against 26% for a draw and 32% for Sanfrecce Hiroshima. The most likely score is 1-1. If Vissel Kobe wins, the most likely score is 2-1.

Footlab AI's cards found the right outcome in 53.6% of the 3,572 matches already evaluated, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy

Probabilities recomputed on Oct 26, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win Vissel Kobe vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima?

A very open match: only 21 Elo points separate Vissel Kobe (2,134) and Sanfrecce Hiroshima (2,155).

42%26%32%
Vissel Kobe winDrawSanfrecce Hiroshima win

Computed by the Footlab AI model from our own data only, with no AI analysis.

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Probable lineup for Vissel Kobe vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima

Computed by Footlab AI from our own data only: recent lineups, squads and known absences. It does not take the press or last-minute absences into account.

Vissel Kobe

4-3-3
  1. 41K. Nagato
  2. 10Y. Osako
  3. 11Y. Muto
  1. 7Y. Ideguchi
  2. 94Erik
  3. 25Y. Kuwasaki
  1. 15Diego
  2. 3Matheus Thuler
  3. 24G. Sakai
  4. 4T. Yamakawa
  1. 71S. Gonda

Sanfrecce Hiroshima

3-4-2-1
  1. 23S. Ayukawa
  1. 10A. Suzuki
  2. 5N. Arai
  3. 18D. Suga
  4. 35Y. Nakajima
  5. 6H. Kawabe
  6. 11M. Kato
  1. 4H. Araki
  2. 15S. Nakano
  3. 37Kim Ju-Sung
  1. 1K. Osako

Computed on October 26, 2026 at 07:40 AM (UTC).

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What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Vissel Kobe have 10 wins, 2 draws and 3 defeats; Sanfrecce Hiroshima have 11, 2 and 2.

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

Vissel Kobe
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Oct 24, 2026Machida Zelvia(home)0-0J1 League
Oct 21, 2026Kawasaki Frontale(away)1-2J1 League
Oct 18, 2026Fagiano Okayama(away)3-0J1 League
Oct 14, 2026Jeonbuk Motors(home)2-0AFC Champions League Elite
Oct 9, 2026Kashiwa Reysol(away)2-4J1 League
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Oct 24, 2026Shimizu S-pulse(home)4-0J1 League
Oct 21, 2026V-varen Nagasaki(away)0-4J1 League
Oct 17, 2026Kyoto Sanga(home)3-0J1 League
Oct 14, 2026Matsumoto Yamaga(away)1-0J-League Cup
Oct 11, 2026Tokyo Verdy(away)2-0J1 League

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 6 meetings: 4 Vissel Kobe wins, 1 draw, 1 Sanfrecce Hiroshima win.

DateScoreCompetition
May 6, 2026Sanfrecce Hiroshima 1-1 Vissel KobeJ1 League
Mar 27, 2026Vissel Kobe 2-1 Sanfrecce HiroshimaJ1 League
Nov 16, 2025Vissel Kobe 2-0 Sanfrecce HiroshimaEmperor Cup
Aug 20, 2025Sanfrecce Hiroshima 0-1 Vissel KobeJ1 League
Jul 2, 2025Vissel Kobe 1-0 Sanfrecce HiroshimaJ1 League
Feb 8, 2025Vissel Kobe 0-2 Sanfrecce HiroshimaSuper Cup

Last archived meeting: Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Vissel Kobe on May 6, 2026

How many goals should we expect?

Vissel Kobe score 1.6 and concede 0.9 goals per match over their last 15; Sanfrecce Hiroshima score 2.5 and concede 0.7. The model gives a 54% probability of over 2.5 goals and 58% for both teams to score.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
Vissel Kobe1.60.977/158/15
Sanfrecce Hiroshima2.50.795/159/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

Vissel Kobe sit 5th in J1 League (23 points from 12 matches) and Sanfrecce Hiroshima sit 3rd (26 points from 12 matches).

2026-27 standings
#ClubPWDLGFGAPts
3Sanfrecce Hiroshima12822291026
5Vissel Kobe12723181123

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How does Footlab AI 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. When bookmakers publish odds for the match, their consensus is built into the calculation: that is what proved most accurate on past matches. 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 Sanfrecce Hiroshima?
The Footlab AI model makes Vissel Kobe the favourite at 42%, against 26% for a draw and 32% for Sanfrecce Hiroshima.
Where and when is Vissel Kobe vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima played?
Vissel Kobe vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima is played on April 3, 2027 at 10:00 AM (UTC) at NOEVIR Stadium Kobe, in the J1 League.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?
The Footlab AI model gives a 54% probability of at least three goals in this match.
How reliable is this prediction?
Footlab AI's cards found the right outcome (home win, draw or away win) in 53.6% of the matches already evaluated, against 33.3% for random guessing, a level comparable with the bookmakers' favourite. The comparison with bookmakers and the breakdown by competition and Elo gap are published on the accuracy page.

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