Gamba Osaka vs. Kobe: Japan Cup Match Prediction
Gamba Osaka and Kobe will play in the final match of the Japan Cup. The final will be held at the Olympic Stadium in Tokyo. The opponents are in the top 5 of the Japanese J. League, and the visitors are the main contenders for the championship. The hosts are currently only in fourth place, but still have a chance to be in the top three. Which of the opponents will be able to win the trophy on November 23? The answer is in our forecast for this match.
Match announcement
Gamba Osaka
Current form
Gamba Osaka failed to fight for the J. League championship, but still have a great chance to win the Japan Cup. In the previous stages, the Osaka club managed to beat Fukushima United (3:0), Tegewahara Miazaki (2:1), Shonan (2:1), Hiroshima (2:1) and Yokohama Marinos (3:2, etc.). Most of the opponents were quite serious, so the nominal hosts definitely deserved to reach the final. There is still a chance for medals in the championship too - the club is currently fourth in the J. League, but is only three points behind third-placed Machida Zelvia with two rounds left.
Disqualifications and injuries
The hosts have no problems with their squad ahead of the final match
Interesting trends for betting
- The team has not lost for five matches in a row.
- In each of the last three matches, the nominal hosts have conceded at least two goals
Estimated lineup: Ishimori - Davhan, Fukuoka, Handa, Kurata, Kurokawa, Yamada, Yamashita, Nakatani, Suzuki, Usami
Vissel Kobe
Current form
Vissel Kobe consistently performs well in all competitions in which it takes part. The team is in first place in the J. League and is three points ahead of second-placed Hiroshima. In the Champions League, too, things are not bad - after a goalless draw with Buriram United, the team managed to beat China Shandong Taishan (2:1), Korea Ulsan (2:0) and Gwangyu. They can also fight for a third trophy - the Emperor Cup, where they have already managed to beat Toyama (2:0), Tokushima (2:0), Kashiwa (1:0), Kashima (3:0) and Kyoto (2:1). Such stability clearly deserves respect, which is why the Kobe club is considered the favorite in the final.
Disqualifications and injuries
The visitors have no problems with their line-up before the final.
Interesting trends for betting
- The team has not suffered a single defeat in the last five matches.
- The visitors have conceded only one goal in their last three matches.
Tentative lineup: Maekawa - Kuwasaki, Yamakawa, Tuler, Honda - Muto, Ideguchi, Ogihara, Hirose - Sasaki, Miyashiro
Trends
Bet Exact score 2:2
The last face-to-face match ended with this score
20.00Bet Both Teams to Score
This bet has played in the last five matches of the Osaka club
2.20Bet Number 2 in the final score
This pattern has worked in three of the last five matches of the nominal hosts
2.55Tip and bets
Both teams remain among the best representatives of Japanese football and the motivation for the final match will clearly be maximum. The visitors have a chance for a "golden double" and they will do everything to take the cup along with the championship, but the hosts have also looked very good lately - they will not be able to take the trophy in the championship, but Gamba Osaka will fight to the end for the Emperor Cup. We believe that this match will be equal and the opponents will certainly not be able to identify the strongest in regular time. We will bet on the fact that the 90 minutes will end with an equal score on the scoreboard.
Our prediction is a draw in regular time at 3.10
Bet on total
The teams have been great in attack this season and will probably choose an attacking mood even for the final match of the cup. Most clubs try to act cautiously in final matches, but this is not about today opponents. "Kobe" and "Gamba Osaka" love and know how to score, so we are sure that the final with the participation of these teams will be spectacular and productive.
Our prediction is total over two goals for 1.90
Bet on corners
We believe that no one will close themselves off in their penalty area, and over the 90 minutes of play, the opponents will make quite a few corner kicks between them.
Our prediction is total over 9.5 corners for 1.80