Kobe vs Kyoto: Japan Cup Match Prediction
Vissel Kobe
Kyoto Sanga FCIn the second semifinal of the Japan Cup, Vissel Kobe and Kyoto Purple Sanga will compete for a spot in the final. The hosts' presence in the semifinals is unsurprising, as they are contenders for the J-League title and participate in the Champions League. However, few expected the visitors, who are only 15th in the league, to reach this stage. Can the club from Kameoka pull off an upset on October 27? Find out in our prediction.
Match announcement
Vissel Kobe
JapanCurrent Form
Vissel Kobe consistently performs well in all competitions they participate in. The team is currently second in the J-League, just one point behind the leading Hiroshima. In the Champions League, they are also doing well—after a goalless draw with Buriram United, they managed to defeat China's Shandong Taishan (2-1) and Korea's Ulsan (2-0). They are also in contention for a third trophy, the Emperor's Cup, having already beaten Toyama (2-0), Tokushima (2-0), Kashiwa (1-0), and Kashima (3-0). Only one step remains to the final, and the opponent is not the strongest, but they cannot afford to be complacent.
Suspensions and Injuries
The hosts have no lineup losses ahead of the semifinal match.
Interesting Betting Trends
- The team has not conceded a single goal in this Japan Cup run.
- The hosts have won six of their last seven matches.
Projected Lineup: Maekawa - Hatsuse, Thuler, Yamakawa, Sakai - Ogihara - Sasaki, Ideguchi - Miyashiro, Osako, Muto
Kyoto Sanga FC
JapanCurrent Form
Kyoto Purple Sanga has struggled in the Japanese league in recent years and currently sits in 15th place, just six points above the relegation zone. However, they have a chance to impress in the cup, having already reached the semifinals, which is commendable. It's worth noting that the team has had a favorable draw. In previous rounds, they defeated Omiya (2-0) from the third league, followed by Shimizu (3-1), Oita (2-0), and Chiba (3-0). All these clubs compete in Japan's second-tier division. Facing one of the J1 League leaders will undoubtedly be more challenging.
Suspensions and Injuries
The visitors currently have no squad issues
Interesting Betting Trends
- The team has won only one of their last four matches
- The club has secured five victories in their last seven away games
Projected Lineup: Song Yun Ku - Kuo Sato, Suzuki, Miyamoto, Fukuda - Fukuoka - Hirato, Kawasaki - Marco Tulio, Papagayo, Toyokawa
Trends
Bet Exact score 2:0
The hosts last won with this score
7.50Bet At least one team won't score
This bet won in three of the last five away matches
1.90Bet Number 2 in the final score
This pattern occurred in the last four home matches
2.33Tip and bets
So far, the visitors have faced only lower-tier opponents in the cup, but now they will face a J-League title contender and Champions League participant. The hosts are performing excellently in all competitions and are clearly eager to compete for the national cup as well. We believe Kobe is currently stronger than their opponent and should secure a confident victory.
Our prediction is an Asian handicap (-1) on Kobe at 2.15
Total Bet
This match is unlikely to be high-scoring, as the opponents are fighting for a spot in the final and will aim to minimize unnecessary risks and avoid defensive errors. The game is expected to be intense but without many dangerous chances. We suggest betting on the under.
Our prediction is under 2.5 goals with odds of 1.97
Corner Bet
Just 20 days ago, these teams faced off in the league, resulting in only nine corners despite both teams' attacking efforts and five goals scored. It's unlikely that more corners will be earned in this cup match.
Our prediction is over 10.5 corners with odds of 1.83
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