Sanfrecce Hiroshima v Vissel Kobe Prediction & Expected Goals (6 May) – Odds, Stats, Pick

Picks by market

ResultSanfrecce Hiroshima to win ✗45% · @2.10

Double chanceEither team to win ✗75% · @1.25

Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✓56% · @1.75

GoalsOver 1.5 goals ✓73% · @1.33

Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗9% · fair 10.71

Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Vissel Kobe: Betarazi preview and prediction

The fixture

Vissel Kobe travel to face Sanfrecce Hiroshima on Wednesday 6 May in the J1 League, with Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima the venue – the ball rolls at 07:00 WAT. In the table, Sanfrecce Hiroshima are 4th, among the top four, on 30 points after 18 matches; Vissel Kobe are 1st (leading the league) with 35.

Current form

Sanfrecce Hiroshima, last 5: LWWLL Their latest outing: 0–1 defeat to Fagiano Okayama, away. In their own stadium the record reads 2 won, 1 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.0 scored, 1.3 conceded per game.

Vissel Kobe, last 5: LLWWW Their latest outing: 0–5 defeat to Gamba Osaka, away. Away from home the record reads 2 won, 1 lost from 3. 2.0 goals per outing makes them dangerous.

Momentum favours Vissel Kobe, collecting 2.0 points per game to 1.0 for Sanfrecce Hiroshima.

Head to head

When they last met (27 Mar 2026) it ended Vissel Kobe 2–1 Sanfrecce Hiroshima.

Where the goals come from

Betarazi's ratings give Sanfrecce Hiroshima 1.6 xG, Vissel Kobe 1.2 xG – a total near 2.7. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 49%, GG 56%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.

Markets worth a look

1X2 according to our numbers – Sanfrecce Hiroshima 45%, draw 25%, Vissel Kobe 30%.
GG/NG: GG (56%) at 1.75.

Our call before kick-off

Our pre-match call was Over 1.5 goals (73%, odds 1.33). Most likely score in line with that pick: Sanfrecce Hiroshima 1–1 Vissel Kobe. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.

Result chances

Sanfrecce Hiroshima45%fair 2.21 · @2.10

Draw25%fair 3.99 · @3.40

Vissel Kobe30%fair 3.37 · @3.30

2.73Expected goals

1.57Sanfrecce Hiroshima xG

1.16Vissel Kobe xG

56%Both score

49%Over 2.5

Score grid: top six

1–112%

1–010%

2–19%

2–08%

0–18%

1–27%

From our goals model: Sanfrecce Hiroshima 1.6 – 1.2 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	Sanfrecce Hiroshima to win ✗	45%	2.21	2.10
Double chance	Either team to win ✗	75%	1.33	1.25
Both teams to score	Both teams to score ✓	56%	1.79	1.75
Draw no bet	Sanfrecce Hiroshima (draw no bet)	60%	1.65	–
Asian handicap	Vissel Kobe +1 (Asian handicap) ✓	69%	1.45	–
Over/under 1.5 goals	Over 1.5 goals ✓	73%	1.36	1.33
Over/under 2.5 goals	Under 2.5 goals ✓	51%	1.98	1.80
Over/under 3.5 goals	Under 3.5 goals ✓	72%	1.40	1.30
Over/under 4.5 goals	Under 4.5 goals ✓	86%	1.17	1.10
First team to score	Sanfrecce Hiroshima to score first ✓	54%	1.86	–
Half-time result	Level at half-time ✗	42%	2.40	–
Half-time / full-time	HT Sanfrecce Hiroshima / FT Sanfrecce Hiroshima ✗	28%	3.55	–
Correct score	Correct score 2–1 ✗	9%	10.71	–

Sanfrecce Hiroshima – last 6

LWWLLL

2 May	@ Fagiano Okayama	0–1	L
25 Apr	vs Cerezo Osaka	2–1	W
18 Apr	vs V-varen Nagasaki	2–0	W
5 Apr	vs Avispa Fukuoka	0–1	L
27 Mar	@ Vissel Kobe	1–2	L
22 Mar	@ Shimizu S-pulse	1–3	L

1.0Scored / game

1.3Conceded / game

50%Both scored

50%Over 2.5

Vissel Kobe – last 6

LLWWWW

2 May	@ Gamba Osaka	0–5	L
20 Apr	vs Al-Ahli Jeddah	1–2	L
5 Apr	@ Fagiano Okayama	4–1	W
1 Apr	vs Shimizu S-pulse	2–0	W
27 Mar	vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima	2–1	W
14 Mar	@ Nagoya Grampus	3–0	W

2.0Scored / game

1.5Conceded / game

50%Both scored

83%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 Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Vissel Kobe?

Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 73% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.33.

Who will win Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Vissel Kobe?

On our numbers Sanfrecce Hiroshima have a 45% chance of winning, the draw 25% and Vissel Kobe 30%.

How many goals will there be in Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Vissel Kobe?

We expect about 2.7 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 49% likely and both teams score 56% of the time on our projection.

What is the predicted score for Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Vissel Kobe?

Our predicted score is Sanfrecce Hiroshima 1–1 Vissel Kobe, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.7 goals in total.

When is Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Vissel Kobe?

Sanfrecce Hiroshima vs Vissel Kobe (J1 League) kicks off on Wednesday 6 May 2026 at 07:00 (West Africa Time) at Edion Peace Wing Hiroshima.

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.

Sanfrecce Hiroshima v Vissel Kobe: numbers & prediction