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In an intriguing matchup, Vissel Kobe hosts Cerezo Osaka on August 29, 2026, in a crucial Japan J1 League encounter. Vissel Kobe comes into this match with a mixed bag of results, having secured only 1 victory in their last 3 fixtures. This inconsistency may put pressure on their attacking capabilities, particularly against a side in better form.
On the other hand, Cerezo Osaka has been enjoying a fruitful spell, boasting 3 wins in their last 4 matches. Their recent form suggests a well-oiled unit that is defensively sound and adept at capitalizing on offensive transitions. The visitors will rely on sharp tactical discipline to exploit any defensive lapses from the home side.
With bookmakers offering odds of 1.84 for a Vissel Kobe win and 4.18 for a Cerezo Osaka victory, this match presents an intriguing betting landscape. While Vissel Kobe will seek to take advantage of home-field support, Cerezo Osaka’s current momentum could ultimately prove decisive. As both teams clash, tactical execution and current form will play pivotal roles—but outcomes remain uncertain in this competitive fixture.
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| Vissel Kobe 51.1% |
Draw 26.1% |
Cerezo Osaka 22.9% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 1:0
Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1.93 | 3.80 | 4.20 | |
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1.82 | 3.55 | 3.90 | |
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1.87 | 3.68 | 4.14 | |
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1.81 | 3.55 | 4.10 | |
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1.84 | 3.65 | 4.18 | |
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1.88 | 3.55 | 4.10 |
Latest Results
| 22.08.26 Yokohama F. Marinos – Vissel Kobe – 1:0 15.08.26 Vissel Kobe – FC Tokyo – 2:2 08.08.26 Avispa Fukuoka – Vissel Kobe – 0:1 06.06.26 Kashima Antlers – Vissel Kobe – 2:0 30.05.26 Vissel Kobe – Kashima Antlers – 5:0 |
22.08.26 Cerezo Osaka – Shimizu S-Pulse – 1:0 15.08.26 Avispa Fukuoka – Cerezo Osaka – 3:0 08.08.26 Cerezo Osaka – Fagiano Okayama – 2:1 29.07.26 Cerezo Osaka – Borussia Dortmund – 1:0 06.06.26 FC Tokyo – Cerezo Osaka – 1:3 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 29.04.26 Vissel Kobe – Cerezo Osaka – 0:1 penalties 22.03.26 Cerezo Osaka – Vissel Kobe – 2:1 penalties 23.08.25 Cerezo Osaka – Vissel Kobe – 1:1 06.05.25 Vissel Kobe – Cerezo Osaka – 1:3 13.09.24 Vissel Kobe – Cerezo Osaka – 2:1 |
Standings
2026/27
| Pl | W | D | L | Diff | Pts | |||
| 1 | Machida | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5:1 | 4 | 3 |
| 2 | Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:0 | 3 | 3 |
| 3 | Kashima Antlers | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4:3 | 1 | 3 |
| 4 | Gamba Osaka | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4:3 | 1 | 3 |
| 5 | Cerezo Osaka | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 1 | 3 |
| 6 | Kashiwa Reysol | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 1 | 3 |
| 7 | V-Varen Nagasaki | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 1 | 3 |
| 8 | Shimizu S-Pulse | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 1 | 3 |
| 9 | Vissel Kobe | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 1 | 3 |
| 10 | Verdy | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 0 | 1 |
| 11 | Kawasaki Frontale | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 0 | 1 |
| 12 | Yokohama F. Marinos | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3:4 | -1 | 0 |
| 13 | Urawa Reds | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3:4 | -1 | 0 |
| 14 | Mito | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | -1 | 0 |
| 15 | Kyoto | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | -1 | 0 |
| 16 | Okayama | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:2 | -1 | 0 |
| 17 | Avispa Fukuoka | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:1 | -1 | 0 |
| 18 | Nagoya Grampus | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:1 | -1 | 0 |
| 19 | Chiba | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:3 | -3 | 0 |
| 20 | FC Tokyo | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:5 | -4 | 0 |
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