V-varen Nagasaki vs Vissel Kobe: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
Vissel Kobe travel to face V-varen Nagasaki on Sunday 17 May in the J1 League, with Peace Stadium the venue – the ball rolls at 05:00 WAT. In the table, V-varen Nagasaki are 9th, in the drop zone, on 21 points after 18 matches; Vissel Kobe are 1st (leading the league) with 35. There are 14 points between them, and the seasons have gone in opposite directions.
Current form
V-varen Nagasaki, last 5: LWLWL Their latest outing: 2–3 defeat to Cerezo Osaka, away. Goals for and against: 1.2 scored, 1.7 conceded per game.
Vissel Kobe, last 5: WLLLW Their latest outing: 1–0 win over Kyoto Sanga, at home. Goals for and against: 1.3 scored, 1.8 conceded per game.
Momentum favours Vissel Kobe, collecting 1.5 points per game to 1.0 for V-varen Nagasaki.
Head to head
When they last met (13 Feb 2026) it ended Vissel Kobe 2–0 V-varen Nagasaki.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give V-varen Nagasaki 0.9 xG, Vissel Kobe 1.7 xG – a total near 2.6. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 48%, GG 51%. Both teams' recent matches have tended to go over 2.5.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – V-varen Nagasaki 18%, draw 26%, Vissel Kobe 56%.
Lower-risk option: Vissel Kobe or draw (82%) at 1.18.
GG/NG: GG (51%) at 1.85.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Under 3.5 goals (73%, odds 1.28). Most likely score in line with that pick: V-varen Nagasaki 0–1 Vissel Kobe. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
V-varen Nagasaki18%fair 5.41 · @4.75
Draw26%fair 3.86 · @3.55
Vissel Kobe56%fair 1.80 · @1.73
2.61Expected goals
0.93V-varen Nagasaki xG
1.68Vissel Kobe xG
51%Both score
48%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
0–112%
1–111%
0–210%
1–210%
0–07%
1–07%
From our goals model: V-varen Nagasaki 0.9 – 1.7 Vissel Kobe expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
What is the prediction for V-varen Nagasaki vs Vissel Kobe?
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 73% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.28.
Who will win V-varen Nagasaki vs Vissel Kobe?
On our numbers V-varen Nagasaki have a 18% chance of winning, the draw 26% and Vissel Kobe 56%.
How many goals will there be in V-varen Nagasaki vs Vissel Kobe?
We expect about 2.6 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 48% likely and both teams score 51% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for V-varen Nagasaki vs Vissel Kobe?
Our predicted score is V-varen Nagasaki 0–1 Vissel Kobe, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.6 goals in total.
When is V-varen Nagasaki vs Vissel Kobe?
V-varen Nagasaki vs Vissel Kobe (J1 League) kicks off on Sunday 17 May 2026 at 05:00 (West Africa Time) at Peace 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.