Japan · J1 League · Matchweek 310:30

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Saturday, 22 August 2026

Vissel KobeDLWLW

Nissan Stadium · Referee Akihiko Ikeuchi, Japan · Analysis updated 23:40 UTC

Yokohama F. Marinos vs Vissel Kobe Prediction, Odds & Statistics

Our Poisson-based model projects 1.13 expected goals for Yokohama F. Marinos and 1.06 for Vissel Kobe, a combined total of 2.18. That distribution gives Yokohama F. Marinos the largest share of the 1X2 market at 37%, with the draw at 29%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 37% for over 2.5 goals and 44% for both teams to score, with 1–1 the single most likely scoreline at 13%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 37% 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

Home/Draw

66.3% probability

Moderate confidenceLow data42/100

Expected goals

1.13 – 1.06

Model version

poisson-v2

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.

  • Yokohama F. Marinos home form

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

  • Vissel Kobe away threat

    Scored in 4 of their last 4 away fixtures.

  • Most likely outcome

    The model rates Yokohama F. Marinos to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 37%, against 37% / 29% / 34% for home, draw and away.

  • Expected goals balance

    Projected 1.13 goals for Yokohama F. Marinos and 1.06 for Vissel Kobe, a combined 2.18 — a tighter, lower-scoring profile.

Match result (1X2)

Yokohama F. Marinos win37%
Draw29%
Vissel Kobe win34%

Double chance 1X

66%

Double chance 12

71%

Double chance X2

63%

Goals markets

Over 1.5 goals64%
Over 2.5 goals37%
Over 3.5 goals18%
Both teams to score44%

Correct score

  • 1–113.4%
  • 1–012.7%
  • 0–111.9%
  • 0–011.3%
  • 2–17.6%

Recent form

Yokohama F. Marinos

  • 2026-10-07T10:00:00.000Z · H vs Kyoto Sangyo University · 2-1 (W)
  • 2026-09-29T10:00:00.000Z · A vs Montedio Yamagata · 2-1 (W)
  • 2026-09-19T10:30:00.000Z · H vs Mito Hollyhock · 2-0 (W)
  • 2026-09-12T10:00:00.000Z · A vs Machida Zelvia · 1-1 (D)
  • 2026-09-06T10:00:00.000Z · A vs Kashiwa Reysol · 2-0 (W)

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)

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.

J1 League table

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#TeamPWDLGDPts
1Machida Zelvia128312027
2FC Tokyo128311927
3Sanfrecce Hiroshima128221926
4Kashiwa Reysol12813625
5Vissel Kobe12723723
6Kawasaki Frontale12642722
7Urawa12705-221
8Kashima12624420
9Yokohama F. Marinos12462418
10Fagiano Okayama12516-216
11Nagoya Grampus12426-414
12Cerezo Osaka12354-714
13Shimizu S-pulse12426-1014
14V-varen Nagasaki12336-412
15Gamba Osaka12255-711
16Kyoto Sanga12246-810
17Mito Hollyhock12237-109
18Tokyo Verdy12156-128
19Avispa Fukuoka12219-87
20JEF United Chiba12147-127

Prediction conclusion

The model's leading selection is Home/Draw, at 66.3%. Its single most likely scoreline is 1–1.

It puts both teams scoring at 44% and over 2.5 goals at 37%.

A 66% 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.