Yokohama F. Marinos vs Vissel Kobe: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
On Saturday 22 August the J1 League brings Yokohama F. Marinos against Vissel Kobe at Nissan Stadium. Kick-off: 11:30 WAT. In the table, Yokohama F. Marinos are 7th, lower half, on 20 points after 18 matches; Vissel Kobe are 1st (leading the league) with 35. There are 15 points between them, and the seasons have gone in opposite directions.
Current form
Yokohama F. Marinos, last 5: WLWDW Their latest outing: 1–0 win over Shimizu S-pulse, away. In their own stadium the record reads 2 won, 1 lost from 4. 2.0 goals per outing makes them dangerous.
Vissel Kobe, last 5: DWWDL Their latest outing: 2–2 draw with FC Tokyo, at home. Goals for and against: 1.8 scored, 1.0 conceded per game.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give Yokohama F. Marinos 1.2 xG, Vissel Kobe 1.7 xG – a total near 2.9. Neither a goal-fest nor a stalemate: over 2.5 is 51%, GG 53%.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – Yokohama F. Marinos 29%, draw 23%, Vissel Kobe 48%.
GG/NG: GG (53%) at 1.83.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 1.5 goals (74%, odds 1.35). Most likely score in line with that pick: Yokohama F. Marinos 1–1 Vissel Kobe. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
Yokohama F. Marinos29%fair 3.41 · @3.45
Draw23%fair 4.44 · @3.35
Vissel Kobe48%fair 2.08 · @2.10
2.88Expected goals
1.23Yokohama F. Marinos xG
1.65Vissel Kobe xG
53%Both score
51%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–111%
1–29%
0–19%
0–28%
2–17%
1–07%
From our goals model: Yokohama F. Marinos 1.2 – 1.7 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✗
48%
2.08
2.10
Double chance
Either team to win✓
77%
1.29
1.25
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✗
53%
1.89
1.83
Draw no bet
Vissel Kobe (draw no bet)✗
62%
1.61
–
Asian handicap
Yokohama F. Marinos +1 (Asian handicap)✓
68%
1.47
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✗
74%
1.35
1.35
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✗
51%
1.98
2.05
Over/under 3.5 goals
Under 3.5 goals✓
71%
1.41
1.25
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✓
85%
1.17
1.08
First team to score
Vissel Kobe to score first✗
54%
1.85
–
Half-time result
Level at half-time✗
40%
2.48
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Vissel Kobe / FT Vissel Kobe✗
29%
3.50
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✗
9%
10.63
–
Recent results
Yokohama F. Marinos – last 6
WLWDWD
15 Aug
@ Shimizu S-pulse
1–0
W
7 Aug
vs Kashima
3–4
L
19 Jul
vs Roasso Kumamoto
3–1
W
15 Jul
vs Tegevajaro Miyazaki
1–1
D
6 Jun
vs Shimizu S-pulse
3–0
W
31 May
@ Shimizu S-pulse
1–1
D
2.0Scored / game
1.2Conceded / game
67%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Vissel Kobe – last 6
DWWDLW
15 Aug
vs FC Tokyo
2–2
D
8 Aug
@ Avispa Fukuoka
1–0
W
22 Jul
vs Imabari
2–1
W
18 Jul
vs Consadole Sapporo
1–1
D
6 Jun
@ Kashima
0–2
L
30 May
vs Kashima
5–0
W
1.8Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
50%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between Yokohama F. Marinos and Vissel Kobe.
What is the prediction for Yokohama F. Marinos vs Vissel Kobe?
Our pick is Over 1.5 goals with a 74% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.35.
Who will win Yokohama F. Marinos vs Vissel Kobe?
On our numbers Yokohama F. Marinos have a 29% chance of winning, the draw 23% and Vissel Kobe 48%.
How many goals will there be in Yokohama F. Marinos vs Vissel Kobe?
We expect about 2.9 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 51% likely and both teams score 53% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for Yokohama F. Marinos vs Vissel Kobe?
Our predicted score is Yokohama F. Marinos 1–1 Vissel Kobe, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 2.9 goals in total.
When is Yokohama F. Marinos vs Vissel Kobe?
Yokohama F. Marinos vs Vissel Kobe (J1 League) kicks off on Saturday 22 August 2026 at 11:30 (West Africa Time) at Nissan 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.
Avispa Fukuoka2
Fagiano Okayama0
Kyoto Sanga1
Cerezo Osaka1
Shimizu S-pulse0
Nagoya Grampus3
Gamba Osaka1
Sanfrecce Hiroshima1