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On August 15, 2026, Vissel Kobe hosts FC Tokyo in a crucial Japan J1 League clash at their home ground. The match promises to be a competitive encounter as both teams vie for vital points in the league standings.
Vissel Kobe comes into this match on the back of a positive momentum, having secured a win in their last match. This success will likely bolster their confidence, allowing them to leverage their attacking strengths and home advantage. The team’s tactical approach typically emphasizes fluid ball movement and high-possession play, which could unhinge FC Tokyo’s defensive setup.
Conversely, FC Tokyo has struggled in recent outings, failing to secure a victory in their last two matches. This lack of form may heighten pressure on the away side to deliver a strong performance. They will need to sharpen their defensive organization while attempting to exploit counter-attacking opportunities against a potentially vulnerable Vissel backline.
Bookmakers have set the odds at 2.3 for Vissel Kobe and 3.15 for FC Tokyo, reflecting a slight edge for the hosts. While recent form favors Vissel Kobe, the unpredictable nature of soccer means the outcome remains uncertain and anything can happen on match day.
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| Vissel Kobe 42% |
Draw 29.4% |
Tokyo 28.6% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1
Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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2.28 | 3.30 | 3.48 | |
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2.22 | 3.10 | 3.15 | |
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2.22 | 3.28 | 3.42 | |
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2.14 | 3.15 | 3.40 | |
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2.33 | 3.22 | 3.15 | |
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2.27 | 3.20 | 3.25 |
Latest Results
| 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 23.05.26 Avispa Fukuoka – Vissel Kobe – 0:1 17.05.26 V-Varen Nagasaki – Vissel Kobe – 3:2 penalties |
08.08.26 FC Tokyo – Machida Zelvia – 1:5 01.08.26 FC Tokyo – Borussia Dortmund – 0:1 06.06.26 FC Tokyo – Cerezo Osaka – 1:3 30.05.26 Cerezo Osaka – FC Tokyo – 2:2 23.05.26 Kashima Antlers – FC Tokyo – 1:0 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 30.11.25 Vissel Kobe – FC Tokyo – 0:0 10.05.25 FC Tokyo – Vissel Kobe – 1:0 18.10.24 Vissel Kobe – FC Tokyo – 0:2 09.03.24 FC Tokyo – Vissel Kobe – 1:2 26.08.23 FC Tokyo – Vissel Kobe – 2:2 |
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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