Vissel Kobe vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Sanfrecce Hiroshima travel to face Vissel Kobe on Friday 27 March in the J1 League, with Noevir Stadium Kobe the venue – the ball rolls at 11:00 WAT. In the table, Vissel Kobe are 1st, leading the league, on 35 points after 18 matches; Sanfrecce Hiroshima are 4th (among the top four) with 30.
Current form
Vissel Kobe, last 5: WWWWL Their latest outing: 3–0 win over Nagoya Grampus, away. Goals for and against: 1.3 scored, 0.7 conceded per game.
Sanfrecce Hiroshima, last 5: LLWWL Their latest outing: 1–3 defeat to Shimizu S-pulse, away. Away from home the record reads 0 won, 3 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.2 scored, 1.7 conceded per game.
Momentum favours Vissel Kobe, collecting 2.0 points per game to 1.0 for Sanfrecce Hiroshima.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Vissel Kobe 1.4 xG, Sanfrecce Hiroshima 1.3 xG – a total near 2.7. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 48%, GG 56%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Vissel Kobe 38%, draw 26%, Sanfrecce Hiroshima 35%.
GG/NG: GG (56%) at 1.77.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 1.5 goals (72%, odds 1.36). Most likely score in line with that pick: Vissel Kobe 1–1 Sanfrecce Hiroshima. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Vissel Kobe38%fair 2.61 · @2.55
Draw26%fair 3.80 · @3.25
Sanfrecce Hiroshima35%fair 2.82 · @2.70
2.69Expected goals
1.36Vissel Kobe xG
1.33Sanfrecce Hiroshima xG
56%Both score
48%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–112%
1–09%
0–19%
2–18%
1–28%
0–07%
From our goals model: Vissel Kobe 1.4 – 1.3 Sanfrecce Hiroshima expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Vissel Kobe to win✓
38%
2.61
2.55
Double chance
Either team to win✓
74%
1.36
1.28
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
56%
1.79
1.77
Draw no bet
Vissel Kobe (draw no bet)✓
52%
1.93
–
Asian handicap
Sanfrecce Hiroshima +0.5 (Asian handicap)✗
62%
1.60
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
72%
1.39
1.36
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✗
52%
1.91
1.73
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
73%
1.36
1.25
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
87%
1.15
1.08
First team to score
Vissel Kobe to score first
47%
2.12
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✓
42%
2.36
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Vissel Kobe / FT Vissel Kobe✗
22%
4.58
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✓
8%
11.99
–
Recent results
Vissel Kobe – last 6
WWWWLL
14 Mar
@ Nagoya Grampus
3–0
W
11 Mar
vs FC Seoul
2–1
W
4 Mar
@ FC Seoul
1–0
W
27 Feb
vs Avispa Fukuoka
2–1
W
21 Feb
@ Shimizu S-pulse
0–1
L
17 Feb
@ Johor Darul Takzim FC
0–1
L
1.3Scored / game
0.7Conceded / game
33%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Sanfrecce Hiroshima – last 6
LLWWLL
22 Mar
@ Shimizu S-pulse
1–3
L
18 Mar
@ Nagoya Grampus
1–2
L
14 Mar
vs Gamba Osaka
2–0
W
11 Mar
vs Johor Darul Takzim FC
1–0
W
4 Mar
@ Johor Darul Takzim FC
1–3
L
27 Feb
vs Kyoto Sanga
1–2
L
1.2Scored / game
1.7Conceded / game
67%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Vissel Kobe and Sanfrecce Hiroshima.
What is the prediction for Vissel Kobe vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 72% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.36.
Who will win Vissel Kobe vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima?
On our numbers Vissel Kobe have a 38% chance of winning, the draw 26% and Sanfrecce Hiroshima 35%.
How many goals will there be in Vissel Kobe vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima?
We expect about 2.7 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 48% likely and both teams score 56% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Vissel Kobe vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima?
Our predicted score is Vissel Kobe 1–1 Sanfrecce Hiroshima, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.7 goals in total.
When is Vissel Kobe vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima?
Vissel Kobe vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima (J1 League) kicks off on Friday 27 March 2026 at 11:00 (West Africa Time) at Noevir Stadium Kobe.
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.
