Yokohama F. Marinos vs Vissel Kobe Prediction and Betting Tips on May 21, 2025
Game Prediction
Yokohama F. Marinos will host Vissel Kobe at Nissan Stadium on May 21, 2025, in the J1 League at 10:00 UTC. The hosts are struggling at the bottom of the league table, while Kobe are pushing to climb higher after a recent win.
Yokohama F. Marinos vs Vissel Kobe Key Stats & Trends
- Yokohama F. Marinos lost all of their last 5 games.
- The hosts average 0.4 goals scored and 2.6 conceded per game.
- Marinos are winless in their last 5 home games, losing 4.
- Vissel Kobe have won 3 of their 5 games.
- The visitors average 1.4 goals scored and 1.2 conceded per game.
- Kobe have won 60% of their last 5 away games.
Yokohama F. Marinos vs Vissel Kobe Recent Form
Yokohama F. Marinos are in a dire situation, sitting at the bottom of the J1 League with just one win in 15 games and 8 points. They’ve lost their last five matches, including a 3-0 defeat to Kyoto Sanga, and have failed to score in their last three games. The pressure is mounting on the squad to avoid relegation, and a win is crucial to restore confidence among fans and players.
Vissel Kobe, in contrast, are in eighth place with 24 points from 15 games. They bounced back from two consecutive losses with a 3-2 home win over Gamba Osaka, thanks to a stoppage-time goal from Yuya Osako. Kobe are looking to build momentum and have a strong record in recent away games against Marinos, winning the last two.
Form
- Yokohama F. Marinos: L-L-L-L-L
- Vissel Kobe: W-W-L-L-W
Predicted Line-ups
- Yokohama Marinos possible line-up: Iekura, Kato, Walsh, Deng, Nagato, Yan, Kida, Yamane, Tono, Amano, Anderson Lopes.
- Kobe possible line-up: Maekawa, Sakai, Yamakawa, Honda, Thuler, Ogihara, Ideguchi, Miyashiro, Erik, Osako, Sasaki.
Yokohama F. Marinos vs Vissel Kobe Pre-game Odds & Win Probability
Despite Yokohama’s home advantage, bookmakers favor Vissel Kobe with a 50% chance of winning at odds of 1.91. Yokohama’s win probability is estimated at 24% with odds of 3.96, while a draw is at 3.66 with a 26% chance.
Correct Score Prediction: Yokohama F. Marinos 1-2 Vissel Kobe
Given Yokohama’s struggles to score and Kobe’s recent attacking output, a 1-2 scoreline in favor of Kobe is likely. Yokohama may find a goal through Tono, but Kobe’s clinical finishing, led by Osako, should secure the win.
Expert Tip: Vissel Kobe to Win & Toal Goals Over 1.5
Considering both sides’ form recently, the game is likely to be a low-scoring one, with the ‘Total Goals Over 1.5’ available at 1.28 odds.
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