Japan · Emperor Cup · Round of 3208:00

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Wednesday, 23 September 2026

Noevir Stadium · Analysis updated 14:38 UTC

Vissel Kobe vs Sagan Tosu Prediction, Odds & Statistics

Our Poisson-based model projects 1.67 expected goals for Vissel Kobe and 0.95 for Sagan Tosu, a combined total of 2.62. That distribution gives Vissel Kobe the largest share of the 1X2 market at 54%, with the draw at 24%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 49% for over 2.5 goals and 50% for both teams to score, with 1–0 the single most likely scoreline at 12%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 54% favourite still loses or draws a large share of the time.

This match has finished. The figures below are the model's estimate for the fixture, kept on the page for reference and study — they are not a betting tip, and nothing here has been edited after the final whistle.

Model pick

Vissel Kobe win

54.3% probability

Low confidenceLow data38/100

Expected goals

1.67 – 0.95

Model version

poisson-v1

Cold start: only league-table or short-form data was available for these teams.

Probabilities are statistical estimates, not guarantees.

Why the model likes this

Each point below is derived from this fixture's own data — recent results, home and away splits, scoring and defensive rates and head-to-head history where it exists. Points only appear when the underlying data supports them.

  • Vissel Kobe home form

    15 points from their last 5 home matches in our dataset.

  • Sagan Tosu away threat

    Scored in 2 of their last 6 away fixtures.

  • Most likely outcome

    The model rates Vissel Kobe to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 54%, against 54% / 24% / 21% for home, draw and away.

  • Expected goals balance

    Projected 1.67 goals for Vissel Kobe and 0.95 for Sagan Tosu, a combined 2.62 — an open game on paper.

Match result (1X2)

Vissel Kobe win54%
Draw24%
Sagan Tosu win21%

Double chance 1X

79%

Double chance 12

76%

Double chance X2

46%

Goals markets

Over 1.5 goals74%
Over 2.5 goals49%
Over 3.5 goals27%
Both teams to score50%

Correct score

  • 1–012.1%
  • 1–111.5%
  • 2–010.1%
  • 2–19.6%
  • 0–07.3%

Recent form

Vissel Kobe

  • 2026-10-14T10:00:00.000Z · H vs Jeonbuk Motors · 2-0 (W)
  • 2026-10-09T10:00:00.000Z · A vs Kashiwa Reysol · 2-4 (L)
  • 2026-09-23T08:00:00.000Z · H vs Sagan Tosu · 1-0 (W)
  • 2026-09-20T08:00:00.000Z · A vs Gamba Osaka · 1-0 (W)
  • 2026-09-16T12:15:00.000Z · A vs Port FC · 2-1 (W)

Sagan Tosu

  • 2026-10-04T05:00:00.000Z · A vs Blaublitz Akita · 0-1 (L)
  • 2026-09-29T10:00:00.000Z · H vs Tokyo Verdy · 2-1 (W)
  • 2026-09-26T08:00:00.000Z · A vs Montedio Yamagata · 0-2 (L)
  • 2026-09-23T08:00:00.000Z · A vs Vissel Kobe · 0-1 (L)
  • 2026-09-19T10:00:00.000Z · H vs Iwaki · 1-3 (L)

Head-to-head

Head-to-head history is temporarily unavailable. The prediction is unaffected — it is built from current form, home and away performance, goals data and competition statistics.

Prediction conclusion

The model's leading selection is Vissel Kobe win, at 54.3%. Its single most likely scoreline is 1–0.

It puts both teams scoring at 50% and over 2.5 goals at 49%.

A 54% selection is expected to miss in the remaining share of matches, and football regularly produces red cards, injuries and tactical changes the data cannot see. Treat this as a probability, not a forecast of the result.

Predictions are statistical estimates generated from historical and current team data. They are provided for information and entertainment only and are not betting advice. 18+ only.