Japan - J.League

Vissel Kobe
15/06/2025 11:00
Nagoya Grampus

Prediction :

 

Vissel Kobe wins the match

 

Current J1 League Champions Vissel Kobe host Nagoya Grampus in the league this weekend in both teams' first league match following the international break. The Ushi have found form after a slow start this season and are once again on the fringes of the title race. In contrast, Grampus' struggles with consistency have left them as one of three teams level on points just outside the bottom four. Who will our prediction favour in this key match?

Both teams' contrasting seasons are highlighted by their league position. Vissel lie sixth with 30 points after 18 games, and they have at least one game in hand on several of the teams above them. They bounced back well after a slow start, and saw them win just two of their first eight league games. Nagoya Grampus occupy 15th with 23 points from 19 games, level on points with Fagiano Okayama in 14th and Avispa Fukuoka in 16th. All three teams are four clear of Yokohama and FC Tokyo in 17th and 18th.

Vissel were 4-1 winners over Kochi United in the Emperor Cup in midweek. Before that, they had won three of their last four in the league, including a 3-1 away win over Kashiwa Reysol in their most recent league game before the international break.

Nagoya come into this tough game on the run of seven games unbeaten, six in the league, which includes recent home wins over Urawa Reds (2-1) and Albirex Niigata (3-0). Their most recent fixture saw them win 3-0 against J.FC Miyazaki in the Emperor Cup in midweek.

Vissel Kobe vs Nagoya Grampus Form

Vissel Kobe and Nagoya Grampus's standings in the J.League

Teams Pts P W D L GD
6
Vissel Kobe
Vissel Kobe
33 19 10 3 6 5
15
Nagoya Grampus
Nagoya Grampus
23 20 6 5 9 -3

Vissel Kobe and Nagoya Grampus Last Matches

Vissel Kobe
Vissel Kobe Last matches
L W W L W W
Wins

4/6 (67%)

Draw

0/6 (0%)

Losses

2/6 (33%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

3.83 Total goals
83% BTTS
2.33 Goals scored
1.5 Goals conceded
83% Over 2.5
17% Under 2.5

11 Jun 2025 - Emperor's Cup

Vissel Kobe
4 :  1
Kochi United SC

31 May 2025 - J.League

Kashiwa Reysol
1 :  3
Vissel Kobe

25 May 2025 - J.League

Shimizu S-Pulse
3 :  2
Vissel Kobe

21 May 2025 - J.League

Yokohama F Marinos
1 :  2
Vissel Kobe

17 May 2025 - J.League

Vissel Kobe
3 :  2
Gamba Osaka

10 May 2025 - J.League

FC Tokyo
1 :  0
Vissel Kobe
W W W L W W
Wins

5/6 (83%)

Draw

0/6 (0%)

Losses

1/6 (17%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

3.33 Total goals
67% BTTS
2.17 Goals scored
1.17 Goals conceded
67% Over 2.5
33% Under 2.5

11 Jun 2025 - Emperor's Cup

Vissel Kobe
4 :  1
Kochi United SC

17 May 2025 - J.League

Vissel Kobe
3 :  2
Gamba Osaka

6 May 2025 - J.League

Vissel Kobe
1 :  3
Cerezo Osaka

3 May 2025 - J.League

Vissel Kobe
2 :  0
Fagiano Okayama

20 Apr 2025 - J.League

Vissel Kobe
1 :  0
Machida Zelvia

16 Apr 2025 - J.League

Vissel Kobe
2 :  1
Kawasaki Frontale
W W L W L W
Wins

4/6 (67%)

Draw

0/6 (0%)

Losses

2/6 (33%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

2.5 Total goals
50% BTTS
1.5 Goals scored
1 Goals conceded
50% Over 2.5
50% Under 2.5

31 May 2025 - J.League

Kashiwa Reysol
1 :  3
Vissel Kobe

25 May 2025 - J.League

Shimizu S-Pulse
3 :  2
Vissel Kobe

21 May 2025 - J.League

Yokohama F Marinos
1 :  2
Vissel Kobe

10 May 2025 - J.League

FC Tokyo
1 :  0
Vissel Kobe

12 Apr 2025 - J.League

Tokyo Verdy
0 :  1
Vissel Kobe

2 Apr 2025 - J.League

Yokohama FC
0 :  1
Vissel Kobe
Nagoya Grampus
Nagoya Grampus Last matches
D D D W W W
Wins

3/6 (50%)

Draw

3/6 (50%)

Losses

0/6 (0%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

2.17 Total goals
50% BTTS
1.67 Goals scored
0.5 Goals conceded
50% Over 2.5
50% Under 2.5

11 Jun 2025 - Emperor's Cup

Nagoya Grampus
3 :  0
Veroskronos Tsuno

31 May 2025 - J.League

Nagoya Grampus
3 :  0
Niigata Albirex

24 May 2025 - J.League

Nagoya Grampus
2 :  1
Urawa Red Diamonds

17 May 2025 - J.League

Avispa Fukuoka
1 :  1
Nagoya Grampus

11 May 2025 - J.League

Kyoto Sanga
1 :  1
Nagoya Grampus

6 May 2025 - J.League

Nagoya Grampus
0 :  0
Fagiano Okayama
W L D W W W
Wins

4/6 (67%)

Draw

1/6 (17%)

Losses

1/6 (17%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

2.5 Total goals
50% BTTS
1.83 Goals scored
0.67 Goals conceded
83% Over 2.5
17% Under 2.5

11 Jun 2025 - Emperor's Cup

Nagoya Grampus
3 :  0
Veroskronos Tsuno

31 May 2025 - J.League

Nagoya Grampus
3 :  0
Niigata Albirex

24 May 2025 - J.League

Nagoya Grampus
2 :  1
Urawa Red Diamonds

6 May 2025 - J.League

Nagoya Grampus
0 :  0
Fagiano Okayama

29 Apr 2025 - J.League

Nagoya Grampus
1 :  2
Kashiwa Reysol

20 Apr 2025 - J.League

Nagoya Grampus
2 :  1
Sanfrecce Hiroshima
L D L W D D
Wins

1/6 (17%)

Draw

3/6 (50%)

Losses

2/6 (33%)

Average stats (Last 6 matchs)

2 Total goals
50% BTTS
1 Goals scored
1 Goals conceded
17% Over 2.5
83% Under 2.5

17 May 2025 - J.League

Avispa Fukuoka
1 :  1
Nagoya Grampus

11 May 2025 - J.League

Kyoto Sanga
1 :  1
Nagoya Grampus

3 May 2025 - J.League

Shimizu S-Pulse
0 :  3
Nagoya Grampus

25 Apr 2025 - J.League

Kashima Antlers
1 :  0
Nagoya Grampus

16 Apr 2025 - J. League Cup

Kataller Toyama
1 :  1
Nagoya Grampus

12 Apr 2025 - J.League

Gamba Osaka
2 :  0
Nagoya Grampus

Vissel Kobe vs Nagoya Grampus Stats: Head to Head (H2H)

Vissel Kobe

33 %

Draw

67 %

Nagoya Grampus

0 %

Average stats (last H2H results)

4
Total goals
67%
BTTS
2.33
Goals scored (Team 1)
1.67
Goals scored (Team 2)
67%
Over 2.5
33%
Under 2.5

22 Feb 2025 - J.League

Nagoya Grampus
2 :  2
Vissel Kobe

20 Jul 2024 - J.League

Vissel Kobe
3 :  3
Nagoya Grampus

3 May 2024 - J.League

Nagoya Grampus
0 :  2
Vissel Kobe

Vissel Kobe against Nagoya Grampus Lineups: Starting 11

Vissel Kobe

Formation : 4 - 1 - 2 - 3

1
D. Maekawa
24
G. Sakai
4
T. Yamakawa
3
Thuler
41
K. Nagato
6
T. Ogihara
7
Y. Ideguchi
9
T. Miyashiro
26
Jean Patric
13
D. Sasaki
23
R. Hirose
11
Y. Yamagishi
7
R. Izumi
33
T. Kikuchi
17
T. Uchida
8
K. Shiihashi
15
S. Inagaki
27
K. Nakayama
3
Y. Sato
20
K. Mikuni
70
T. Hara
35
A. Pisano

Formation : 3 - 4 - 1 - 2

Nagoya Grampus

Most goals and assists

CD Huachipato Vissel Kobe
CD Huachipato Nagoya Grampus
Top Goalscorer
Japan Y. Osako (5 Goals) , 
Brazil Erik (5 Goals) , 
Japan T. Miyashiro (5 Goals)
Top Goalscorer
Japan S. Inagaki (7 Goals)
Best assists
Japan Y. Honda (3 Assists)
Best assists
Japan T. Morishima (4 Assists)

Vissel Kobe - Nagoya Grampus Key Points

  1. Vissel Kobe have won five of their last six home games in league and cup, scoring 13 goals in those games.
  2. Nagoya Grampus have not beaten Vissel Kobe in any of their last six matches (D2, L4).
  3. Kobe has won seven and lost three of their last ten J1 League games.
  4. With 26 goals conceded, Nagoya have the joint-third worst defensive record in the J1 League.

Our Vissel Kobe vs Nagoya Grampus Prediction

Our prediction for the Vissel Kobe vs. Nagoya Grampus J1 League match is: Vissel Kobe wins the match.

This was a tricky game to predict. Kobe's generally excellent form of late and the fact they are at home and have a good recent record against Nagoya just shades the game in their favour, despite Nagoya's seven-game unbeaten run coming into this fixture. We did consider the draw strongly for this game, but Kobe's generally strong form and being at home just tips the balance slightly in their favour.