Kobe vs. Iwata: Japan Championship Match Prediction
Vissel Kobe
Jubilo IwataKobe is determined to defend their championship title. Will the team manage to secure points against Iwata on November 1 and take the lead in the national championship? Find the answer and trending bets in our prediction.
Match announcement
Vissel Kobe
JapanCurrent Form
In the last round, Kobe suffered a home defeat to Tokyo (0:2). If not for this setback, the team would have topped the standings. As it stands, they are in second place, trailing Hiroshima by just one point.
A few days ago, Kobe reached the Japan Cup final by defeating Kyoto 2:1 in the semifinals. The team is also performing well in the Champions League, securing seven out of a possible nine points in three matches. In short, the team is in high spirits.
Suspensions and Injuries
Yamaguchi and Saito are injured and will not play.
Interesting Betting Trends
- Kobe has won five of their last six home games
- The hosts have failed to score in only one of their last eight matches
Probable Lineup: Maekawa – Sakai, Yamakawa, Thuler, Hatsuse – Ideguchi, Ogihara, Ide – Muto, Osako, Miyashiro.
Jubilo Iwata
JapanCurrent Form
Iwata is currently in the relegation zone. They are four points behind a safe spot, but they have a game in hand. To keep realistic chances of staying in the league, they must secure three points in the upcoming match. However, this will be challenging as they face the reigning champion, who also desperately needs a win. Considering that in the last ten head-to-head matches at this stadium, they have won only once, the chances of securing three points seem slim.
Suspensions and Injuries
Morioka will miss the game due to injury, and Gomez is suspended for accumulating yellow cards.
Interesting Betting Trends
- Iwata alternates wins and losses in their last four away matches
- The visitors have scored in their last two games
Probable Lineup: Kawashima – Suzuki, Ito, Grazza – Uemura, Gomez, Nakamura, Matsubara – Krauks, Germain, Takahata.
Trends
Bet Exact score 2:0
The last head-to-head match ended with this score
5.40Bet Iwata will not score
In two of the last four matches, Iwata did not score
1.67Bet Kobe will score in the second half
In four of the last five matches, this bet won
1.45Tip and bets
There's no doubt that Kobe will dominate possession and consistently pressure the opponent. We believe this strategy will pay off, allowing the home team to affirm their status as clear favorites and secure a decisive victory by several goals. Moreover, the fans won't forgive the club if they drop points at home for the second consecutive game.
Our prediction is an Asian handicap (-1.5) on Kobe with odds of 1.97
Total Bet
In three of the last four head-to-head matches, the scoreboard showed at least one zero after the final whistle. Considering the current standings, it seems likely that only the home team will score in this match.
Bet – at least one team won't score. This wager is offered at 1.71
Corner Bet
If Kobe plays in their usual style, they will achieve victories in many additional aspects, including corner kicks.
Bet – Kobe will take more corners with odds of 1.78
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