Cerezo Osaka vs Vissel Kobe: Predictions and Betting Tips

Cerezo Osaka

Cerezo is currently in twelfth place in the league, though admittedly they have played the second fewest number of games – four fewer than other teams above and below it in the standings.

Cerezo’s main strength has been their home games, with 17 of their 23 total points so far coming at Yanmar Stadium Nagai.

Vissel Kobe

Vissel have almost no chance of winning the league this season, as the leaders, Kawasaki, have 18 points more than them.

One advantage for Vissel is that they are a very consistent team, able to win points fairly evenly when playing both at home and away, unlike many of their rivals. Of the 37 total points they have so far, 18 have come from away games.

Key Stats:

• Eight consecutive matches without losing for Cerezo, comprising five wins and three draws
• Three consecutive matches without conceding goals for Cerezo
• Five consecutive wins for Vissel Kobe
• Vissel Kobe have only conceded two goals in their last five games

Cerezo Osaka vs Vissel Kobe Predictions

Both teams are on a very good run of form, although Cerezo’s last matches have been in the Asian Champions League, while Vissel’s winning streak has been in the J-League. Cerezo as a home team are very strong and concede few goals, while Vissel is one of the best away teams in the league. Both sides look very evenly matched, so a draw is a real possibility in this battle