Our Vissel Kobe vs Gamba Osaka Prediction: 1-1
Vissel Kobe vs Gamba Osaka in the Japan J-League is scheduled for an 06:00 GMT kick-off on Saturday May 17, 2025. A 1-1 result is our main prediction, but with both teams likely to score, BTTS is another strong betting choice.
This Vissel Kobe vs Gamba Osaka prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Vissel Kobe's Last Match – FC Tokyo vs Vissel Kobe
Vissel Kobe must win to recover from their recent 0-1 Japan J-League defeat against FC Tokyo on May 10 and regain momentum. In that match, Vissel Kobe had 53% possession and 6 attempts at goal, with 5 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 FC Tokyo | 47% | 8 (7) | 1.92 | 47 |
 Vissel Kobe | 53% | 6 (5) | 1.26 | 71 |
Gamba Osaka's Last Match – Gamba Osaka vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima
Gamba Osaka must win as they aim to bounce back from a disappointing 0-1 Japan J-League defeat against Sanfrecce Hiroshima on May 11. In that match, Gamba Osaka saw 40% of the ball and created 9 goal attempts, with 4 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Gamba Osaka | 40% | 9 (4) | 0.77 | 46 |
 Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 60% | 8 (3) | 1.94 | 69 |
Vissel Kobe vs Gamba Osaka Stats
Key Stats
| Vissel Kobe | Gamba Osaka | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.91 | Attacking Strength | 1 |
| 0.64 | Defence Strength | 1.14 |
| 1.8 | Points Per Game | 1.6 |
| 6/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 0/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 4/10 |
| 3/10 | BTTS | 2/10 |
| 3/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 3/10 |
| 1 | Average Scored | 1.1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Vissel Kobe are averaging 1.0 goals scored and 0.8 conceded per match, while Gamba Osaka average 1.1 scored and 0.8 conceded per game.
Vissel Kobe 10-8
Gamba Osaka 11-8
What are the odds for this match?
Vissel Kobe to win: @1.9
Draw: @3.5
Gamba Osaka to win: @4
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