Vissel Kobe vs Shonan Bellmare prediction and betting tips for July 5, 2025
Game Prediction
The final match of Matchday 23 of the J. League Japan pits Vissel Kobe against Shonan Bellmare. The defending champion, now one point behind the leaders, is highly motivated and continues to push for first place in the table. The visitors are threatened by relegation and want to move away from it.
Vissel Kobe vs Shonan Bellmare key stats and trends
- Vissel Kobe have won 6 of their last 10 meetings
- Vissel Kobe have won 70% of their last 10 matches
- The defending champion scores 1.3 goals and concedes 1 on average
- Shonan Bellmare have lost 3 of their last 5 away matches
- Shonan Bellmare concedes 1.2 goals and scores 0.7 on average
Vissel Kobe vs Shonan Bellmare recent form
Vissel Kobe are the champions of the J. League Japan. On December 13, 2020, Vissel Kobe played in the AFC Champions League semifinals and lost 2-1 to South Korea's Ulsan Hyundai. On November 25, 2023, they became J.League 1 champions for the first time in their history. They followed up last year with a second title with 72 points, four more than Sanfrecce Hiroshima. Their title defense didn't get off to an ideal start this 2025 season. But after a few matches, Ushi accelerated and currently sits in third place in the table with 40 points, just one behind the leaders and second-placed teams. The club, based in Kobe, the capital of Hyōgo Prefecture, has a six-game unbeaten streak, including five wins and one draw. At home, they have won eight of their last 10 matches.
By brilliantly winning the Japanese second division in 2014, Shonan Bellmare earned promotion to the top flight. They have remained there ever since. In 2016, in J.League 1, Shonan Bellmare finished in 8th place, and it was the first time in their history that they stayed in J.League 1. In 2018, they won the League Cup, their first major trophy since the 1994 Emperor's Cup. Shonan Bellmare. 15th in 2023 and 2024, 2025 has also not started well for Shonan Bellmare. Currently, they are in 17th place in the table with 23 points, 4 more than the first relegation place. In 21 matches, the Hiratsuka-based club in Kanagawa Prefecture has lost 10 times, drawn 5 times, and won 6 times.
Form
Vissel Kobe: W W W D W
Shonan Bellmare: W L W L D
Predicted line-ups
- Vissel Kobe probable line-up: Daiya, Yuya-Yamakawa-Khuler-Nagato, Yosuke-Ogihara-Taisei, Erik-Sasaki-Koya
- Shonan Bellmare probable line-up: Sanada, Suzuki-Ono-J Suzuki, Barafa, Fuji-Onose-Hiraoka-Hata, Akito-Fukuda
Vissel Kobe vs Shonan Bellmare pre-game odds and win probability
The big favorite in this match is obviously the defending champion and home side, Vissel Kobe: 60% at odds of 1.58. The visitors' victory is expected at 16%, sold at 5.89. A draw is expected at 23% at a price of 4.08.
Correct score prediction: Vissel Kobe 2-0 Shonan Bellmare
Vissel Kobe has an interesting attack. This is less the case for the visitors. Vissel defends well, unlike the visitors. At home, we see the defending champion winning 2-0 without conceding, as in their last two matches.
Players to watch: Taisei and Sho
Midfielder Taisei Liyashiro is Vissel Kobe's most decisive player this season. After scoring twice against Kawasaki on Matchday 19, the 25-year-old Japanese player has scored a total of 7 goals and provided 2 assists in 18 J. League Japan matches. In short, he is a decisive player on average once every two matches.
The visitors will be able to count on their top scorer, striker Sho Fukuda. A scorer on Matchday 20 against Machida, the 24-year-old Japanese player has scored 4 goals and provided 2 assists.
Expert tip: Vissel Kobe to win
Vissel Kobe has all the advantages to win this match. Motivation-wise, we dare to believe they want to take the lead in the standings. We recommend betting on a home win. As a reminder, the odds are 60% and 1.58.
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