Cerezo Osaka v Vissel Kobe Prediction & Expected Goals (22 Mar) – Odds, Stats, Pick

Picks by market

ResultVissel Kobe to win ✗46% · @2.10

Double chanceEither team to win ✗75% · @1.25

Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓57% · @1.67

GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓73% · @1.30

Correct scoreCorrect score 1–2 ✗9% · fair 11.07

Cerezo Osaka vs Vissel Kobe: Betarazi preview and prediction

The fixture

07:00 WAT, Sunday 22 March: Cerezo Osaka v Vissel Kobe in the J1 League, played at Yodoko Sakura Stadium. In the table, Cerezo Osaka are 2nd, among the top four, on 31 points after 18 matches; Vissel Kobe are 1st (leading the league) with 35.

Current form

Cerezo Osaka, last 5: LWLLW Their latest outing: 1–2 defeat to Fagiano Okayama, at home. Goals for and against: 1.2 scored, 1.2 conceded per game.

Vissel Kobe, last 5: WWWWL Their latest outing: 3–0 win over Nagoya Grampus, away. Away from home the record reads 2 won, 2 lost from 4. Goals for and against: 1.3 scored, 0.7 conceded per game.

Momentum favours Vissel Kobe, collecting 2.0 points per game to 1.2 for Cerezo Osaka.

Where the goals come from

Betarazi's ratings give Cerezo Osaka 1.2 xG, Vissel Kobe 1.5 xG – a total near 2.6. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 49%, GG 57%.

Markets worth a look

1X2 according to our numbers – Cerezo Osaka 29%, draw 25%, Vissel Kobe 46%.
GG/NG: GG (57%) at 1.67.

Our call before kick-off

Our pre-match call was Over 1.5 goals (73%, odds 1.30). Most likely score in line with that pick: Cerezo Osaka 1–1 Vissel Kobe. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.

Result chances

Cerezo Osaka29%fair 3.40 · @3.30

Draw25%fair 3.99 · @3.40

Vissel Kobe46%fair 2.20 · @2.10

2.62Expected goals

1.15Cerezo Osaka xG

1.47Vissel Kobe xG

57%Both score

49%Over 2.5

Score grid: top six

1–112%

0–111%

1–29%

1–08%

0–28%

0–07%

From our goals model: Cerezo Osaka 1.2 – 1.5 Vissel Kobe 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 ✗	46%	2.20	2.10
Double chance	Either team to win ✗	75%	1.33	1.25
Both teams to score	Both teams to score ✓	57%	1.75	1.67
Draw no bet	Vissel Kobe (draw no bet)	61%	1.65	–
Asian handicap	Cerezo Osaka +1 (Asian handicap) ✓	72%	1.39	–
Over/under 1.5 goals	Over 1.5 goals ✓	73%	1.37	1.30
Over/under 2.5 goals	Under 2.5 goals ✓	51%	1.96	1.85
Over/under 3.5 goals	Under 3.5 goals ✓	72%	1.39	1.33
Over/under 4.5 goals	Under 4.5 goals ✓	86%	1.16	1.11
First team to score	Vissel Kobe to score first ✗	52%	1.93	–
Half-time result	Level at half-time ✗	43%	2.34	–
Half-time / full-time	HT Vissel Kobe / FT Vissel Kobe ✗	26%	3.81	–
Correct score	Correct score 1–2 ✗	9%	11.07	–

Cerezo Osaka – last 5

LWLLW

18 Mar	vs Fagiano Okayama	1–2	L
14 Mar	@ Kyoto Sanga	2–1	W
28 Feb	@ V-varen Nagasaki	0–1	L
22 Feb	vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima	1–2	L
15 Feb	@ Avispa Fukuoka	2–0	W

1.2Scored / game

1.2Conceded / game

60%Both scored

60%Over 2.5

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

#	Team	P	W	L	GD	Pts
1	Vissel Kobe	18	11	7	+4	35
2	Cerezo Osaka	18	11	7	+9	31
3	Nagoya Grampus	18	10	8	+2	31
4	Sanfrecce Hiroshima	18	10	8	+8	30
5	Gamba Osaka	18	10	8	+6	28
6	Fagiano Okayama	18	8	10	-3	26
7	Shimizu S-pulse	18	8	10	-2	24
8	Kyoto Sanga	18	8	10	-6	23
9	V-varen Nagasaki	18	7	11	-8	21
10	Avispa Fukuoka	18	7	11	-10	21

Team

Pts

-3

-2

-6

-8

-10

Frequently asked questions

What is the prediction for Cerezo Osaka vs Vissel Kobe?

Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 73% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.30.

Who will win Cerezo Osaka vs Vissel Kobe?

On our numbers Cerezo Osaka have a 29% chance of winning, the draw 25% and Vissel Kobe 46%.

How many goals will there be in Cerezo Osaka vs Vissel Kobe?

We expect about 2.6 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 49% likely and both teams score 57% of the time on our projection.

What is the predicted score for Cerezo Osaka vs Vissel Kobe?

Our predicted score is Cerezo Osaka 1–1 Vissel Kobe, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.6 goals in total.

When is Cerezo Osaka vs Vissel Kobe?

Cerezo Osaka vs Vissel Kobe (J1 League) kicks off on Sunday 22 March 2026 at 07:00 (West Africa Time) at Yodoko Sakura Stadium.

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.

Cerezo Osaka v Vissel Kobe: numbers & prediction