Vissel Kobe vs Nagoya Grampus prediction and betting tips on Jun 15, 2025
Game Prediction
In their race for the top 3, Vissel Kobe host Nagoya Grampus in week 20 of J. League Japan. Lying in mid-table, the visitors are aiming for top spot
Vissel Kobe vs Nagoya Grampus key stats and trends
- 5 of the last 10 meetings have ended in draws
- Over this period, Vissel Kobe have won 3 of their last 10 matches, while Nagoya Grampus have conceded 2 goals
- A high average of 3.8 goals has been scored over the last 4 meetings
- Vissel Kobe have won 7 of their last 10 matches
- Vissel Kobe score 1.3 goals and concede 1 on average.
Vissel Kobe vs Nagoya Grampus recent form
Vissel Kobe are champions of the J. League Japan. On December 13, 2020, Vissel reached the semi-finals of the AFC Champions League, losing 2-1 to Ulsan Hyundai of South Korea. On November 25, 2023, they finished J.League 1 champions for the first time in their history. They followed up last year with a 2nd title with 72 points, 4 more than Sanfrecce Hiroshima. The defense of their crown has not got off to an ideal start this 2025 season. After 18 matchdays, Ushi are in 6th place with 30 points, 10 behind the leaders. But there's still time, some twenty games to go.
Opposite them is Nagoya Grampus. Nagoya Grampus won the league cup in 2021 and 2024. This match pits two defending champions against each other. The club from the city of Nagoya in Aichi prefecture also won the league in 2010 and finished 2nd the following year. In recent years, they have made less of an impact in the championship. The year 2025 has not got off to a good start. In 19 matches, the Toyota Stadium outfit lost 8, won 5 and drew 6. These results enabled them to collect 23 points and rank 14th, 4 points behind the first relegation zone.
Form
- Vissel Kobe: W W L W W
- Nagoya Grampus: D D W W W
Predicted line-ups
- Vissel Kobe probable line-up: Arai, Yuya-Yamakawa-Imanami-Lino, Yamauchi-Gustavo, Erik-Ide-Yuruki, Sasaki
- Nagoya Grampus probable line-up: Takeda, Hara-Sato-Kennedy, Nakayama-Inagaki-Taichi-Morishima-Tokumoto, Junker-Nagai
Vissel Kobe vs Nagoya Grampus pre-game odds and win probability
The bookmakers are reserving 50% of win probability for the home side priced at 1.92. The other possibilities are 28% for a draw and 22% for a win for the visitors. The odds are 3.37 and 4.33 respectively
Correct score prediction: Vissel Kobe 2-1 Nagoya Grampus
The last 4 matches have ended with plenty of goals. Both teams have interesting attacking strengths (an average of around 1.5 goals per game). We predict a 2-1 scoreline in favor of the defending J. League Japan champions.
Players to watch: Erik and Sho
Vissel Kobe has an experienced striker in its ranks. At 30, Erik has scored 5 goals and provided 2 assists in 12 J. League Japan matches.
Opposite him is Sho Inagaki. The Nagoya Grampus midfielder has scored 7 goals and one assist in 19 J. League Japan games. He scored on Wednesday in his team's 3-0 victory over Veroskronos Tsuno in the Emperors Cup.
Expert tip: Nagoya Grampus to win or draw
Vissel Kobe take on a team unbeaten in 7 matches, including a 1-1 draw with current 2nd-placed Kyoto Sanga FC. Double chance for Nagoya Grampus: odds are 50% and 1.88.
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