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
The Footlab model makes Sanfrecce Hiroshima the favourite at 39%, against 27% for a draw and 34% for Vissel Kobe. 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 Sanfrecce Hiroshima?
A very open match: only 45 Elo points separate Vissel Kobe (2,044) and Sanfrecce Hiroshima (2,090).
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; Sanfrecce Hiroshima have 10, 3 and 2.
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 | Okinawa SV(home) | 4-1 | Emperor Cup |
| Aug 22, 2026 | Kawasaki Frontale(home) | 1-1 | J1 League |
| Aug 15, 2026 | Urawa(away) | 4-1 | J1 League |
| Aug 8, 2026 | JEF United Chiba(home) | 3-0 | J1 League |
| Jul 28, 2026 | Verspah Oita(home) | 4-0 | Friendlies Clubs |
What does the head-to-head say?
Across the last 6 meetings: 4 Vissel Kobe win(s), 1 draw(s), 1 Sanfrecce Hiroshima win(s).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2026 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima 1-1 Vissel Kobe | J1 League |
| Mar 27, 2026 | Vissel Kobe 2-1 Sanfrecce Hiroshima | J1 League |
| Nov 16, 2025 | Vissel Kobe 2-0 Sanfrecce Hiroshima | Emperor Cup |
| Aug 20, 2025 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima 0-1 Vissel Kobe | J1 League |
| Jul 2, 2025 | Vissel Kobe 1-0 Sanfrecce Hiroshima | J1 League |
| Feb 8, 2025 | Vissel Kobe 0-2 Sanfrecce Hiroshima | Super Cup |
Last archived meeting: Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Vissel Kobe on May 6, 2026
How many goals should we expect?
Vissel Kobe score 1.2 and concede 1.3 goals per match over their last 15; Sanfrecce Hiroshima score 2.3 and concede 1.1. The model gives a 52% probability of over 2.5 goals and 57% 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 |
| Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 2.3 | 1.1 | 5 | 9/15 | 10/15 |
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 Sanfrecce Hiroshima sit 4th (7 points from 3 matches).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 2 | 7 |
| 8 | Vissel Kobe | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 4 |
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 Sanfrecce Hiroshima?
- The Footlab model makes Sanfrecce Hiroshima the favourite at 39%, against 27% for a draw and 34% for Vissel Kobe.
- 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 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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