Value bet: Both teams to score @ 1.90 – our chance 57% vs 53% implied by the price (edge +8%). Bigger price, more risk. Lost ✗
Picks by market
ResultVissel Kobe to win ✓40% · @2.30
Double chanceEither team to win ✓74% · @1.28
Both teams scoreBoth teams to score ✗57% · @1.90
GoalsUnder 3.5 goals ✗76% · @1.22
Correct scoreCorrect score 2–1 ✗9% · fair 11.69
Vissel Kobe vs Kashima: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Saturday 30 May the J1 League brings Vissel Kobe against Kashima at Noevir Stadium Kobe. Kick-off: 06:00 WAT. In the table, Vissel Kobe are 1st, leading the league, on 35 points after 18 matches; Kashima are 1st (leading the league) with 45.
Current form
Vissel Kobe, last 5: WWLLL Their latest outing: 1–0 win over Avispa Fukuoka, away. In their own stadium the record reads 1 won, 2 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.2 scored, 1.8 conceded per game.
Kashima, last 5: WWWLW Their latest outing: 1–0 win over FC Tokyo, at home. Away from home the record reads 2 won, 1 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.5 scored, 0.3 conceded per game. Defensively they have kept 5 clean sheets in that run.
Momentum favours Kashima, collecting 2.5 points per game to 1.5 for Vissel Kobe.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Vissel Kobe 1.4 xG, Kashima 1.2 xG – a total near 2.6. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 45%, GG 57%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Vissel Kobe 40%, draw 26%, Kashima 33%.
GG/NG: GG (57%) at 1.90.
Price worth noting: Both teams to score @1.90 – the bookmaker implies 53%, our ratings say 57%.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Under 3.5 goals (76%, odds 1.22). Most likely score in line with that pick: Vissel Kobe 1–1 Kashima. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Vissel Kobe40%fair 2.49 · @2.30
Draw26%fair 3.78 · @3.20
Kashima33%fair 2.99 · @3.20
2.59Expected goals
1.36Vissel Kobe xG
1.22Kashima xG
57%Both score
45%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–113%
1–010%
0–19%
2–19%
1–28%
0–08%
From our goals model: Vissel Kobe 1.4 – 1.2 Kashima 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✓
40%
2.49
2.30
Double chance
Either team to win✓
74%
1.36
1.28
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
57%
1.77
1.90 ▲
Draw no bet
Vissel Kobe (draw no bet)✓
55%
1.83
–
Asian handicap
Kashima +1 (Asian handicap)✗
76%
1.31
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
70%
1.44
1.42
Over/under 2.5 goals
Under 2.5 goals✗
55%
1.81
1.62
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✗
76%
1.32
1.22
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✗
88%
1.13
1.06
First team to score
Vissel Kobe to score first✓
49%
2.05
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
43%
2.31
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Vissel Kobe / FT Vissel Kobe✓
23%
4.29
–
Correct score
Correct score 2–1✗
9%
11.69
–
Recent results
Vissel Kobe – last 6
WWLLLW
23 May
@ Avispa Fukuoka
1–0
W
13 May
vs Kyoto Sanga
1–0
W
10 May
vs Fagiano Okayama
0–3
L
2 May
@ Gamba Osaka
0–5
L
20 Apr
vs Al-Ahli Jeddah
1–2
L
5 Apr
@ Fagiano Okayama
4–1
W
1.2Scored / game
1.8Conceded / game
33%Both scored
67%Over 2.5
Kashima – last 6
WWWLWW
23 May
vs FC Tokyo
1–0
W
17 May
@ JEF United Chiba
2–0
W
6 May
vs Mito Hollyhock
3–0
W
29 Apr
@ Tokyo Verdy
1–2
L
24 Apr
@ Kashiwa Reysol
1–0
W
18 Apr
vs Urawa
1–0
W
1.5Scored / game
0.3Conceded / game
17%Both scored
33%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Vissel Kobe and Kashima.
What is the prediction for Vissel Kobe vs Kashima?
Our pick is Under 3.5 goals with a 76% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.22.
Who will win Vissel Kobe vs Kashima?
On our numbers Vissel Kobe have a 40% chance of winning, the draw 26% and Kashima 33%.
How many goals will there be in Vissel Kobe vs Kashima?
We expect about 2.6 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 45% likely and both teams score 57% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Vissel Kobe vs Kashima?
Our predicted score is Vissel Kobe 1–1 Kashima, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.6 goals in total.
When is Vissel Kobe vs Kashima?
Vissel Kobe vs Kashima (J1 League) kicks off on Saturday 30 May 2026 at 06:00 (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.
