Vissel Kobe vs Shonan Prediction 5 July 2025
🔊 The upcoming clash between Vissel Kobe and Shonan Bellmare promises to be thrilling. Vissel Kobe are in excellent form, having secured seven victories in their last eight home matches in the J-League. They currently sit third in the standings and are eager to solidify their position in the title race. On the other hand, Shonan Bellmare find themselves in the relegation zone, which makes their motivation sky-high. The team tends to play defensively, relying on quick counterattacks, a strategy that could pose challenges even for the favorites. Bookmakers clearly favor the hosts, but underestimating the visitors would be a mistake-their playing style and league position could make this match unpredictable.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between these teams took place on 16 March 2025 and ended with a 1-2 scoreline. Here's a comparative breakdown of the statistics from that encounter (home team - Shonan Bellmare):
- possession percentage: 55% vs 45%;
- corner kicks: 1 vs 0;
- fouls: 15 vs 7;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 1;
- shots on target: 2 vs 4.
📊 Statistical preview of official encounters between Vissel Kobe and Shonan Bellmare:
- 26 matches played;
- home victories - 13, away wins - 6, draws - 7;
- goals scored - 41 for Vissel Kobe, 28 for Shonan Bellmare;
- average goals in the 1st half - 1.19, in the 2nd half - 1.46;
- average total goals per match - 2.65.
Head-to-head statistics Vissel Kobe - Shonan

Vissel Kobe Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on in the J1 League, with Vissel Kobe hosting Sanfrecce Hiroshima. The match concluded with a 1-0 victory for the home side.
Here's the game statistics (Vissel Kobe vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima):
- possession percentage: 52% vs 48%;
- corner kicks: 3 vs 3;
- fouls: 7 vs 10;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 1;
- shots on target: 6 vs 4.
🔴 Vissel Kobe are in excellent form, having secured victories in seven of their last ten matches across all competitions, showcasing an impressive scoring rate with an average of 1.9 goals per game. In the J1 League, Vissel have played 22 matches, netting 28 goals while conceding 21. This averages to 1.3 goals scored and 0.9 conceded per game. The team favors an attacking style with an emphasis on possession control, making them particularly dangerous at home and against sides that lean towards a defensive approach.
Match Results: Vissel Kobe

Shonan Bellmare Team Overview
The visitors last took the field on in a J1 League encounter, where Shonan Bellmare hosted Yokohama F. Marinos. The match ended in a 1-1 draw.
Here are the match stats (Shonan Bellmare vs Yokohama F. Marinos):
- possession percentage: 46% vs 54%;
- corners: 5 vs 4;
- fouls: 12 vs 14;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 2;
- shots on target: 3 vs 4.
🟢 Shonan Bellmare are navigating a challenging season, currently sitting 17th in the league standings. Over 21 matches, they have secured 6 wins, drawn 5 times, and suffered 10 losses. Bellmare have managed to score only 16 goals (averaging 0.8 per game) while conceding 26 (1.2 per game). In the upcoming match, they will rely on a well-organized defense and swift counterattacks-this approach can trouble even stronger opponents. Despite their low scoring rate, playing on the counter could yield results, especially if they exploit Vissel's defensive weaknesses.
Match Results: Shonan Bellmare
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 26;
- Home victories - 13, Away victories - 6, Draws - 7.
Statistics: Vissel Kobe vs Shonan Bellmare
- Matches played in the tournament: 22 vs 21;
- Victories: 12 vs 6;
- Win percentage: 55% vs 29%;
- Losses: 6 vs 10;
- Draws: 4 vs 5.
Last 10 Matches:
- Wins: 7 vs 4;
- Losses: 2 vs 4;
- Draws: 1 vs 2.
- Vissel Kobe have won 7 of their last 8 home matches.
- Vissel Kobe have won 6 of their last 7 home matches in J1 League.
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Today's home team average goals - 1.58, away team - 1.08;
- Average total goals in head-to-head matches - 2.65;
- Both teams scored: overall - 13 times; at the home ground - 4 times.
Statistics: Vissel Kobe vs Shonan Bellmare
- Average total in the tournament: 2.23 vs 2;
- Average goals scored: 1.27 vs 0.76;
- Average first-half total: 0.5 vs 0.29;
- Average second-half total: 0.77 vs 0.48;
- Vissel Kobe: average home total in the tournament - 1.18;
- Shonan Bellmare: average away total in the tournament - 0.7;
- Last 10 matches (average total): 1.9 (home - 2.5) vs 1.1 (away - 1).
- Vissel Kobe have scored in their last 8 head-to-head matches in J1 League.
- Vissel Kobe have scored in 8 of their last 9 matches.
- Vissel Kobe have scored in their last 7 home matches in J1 League.
Corners Prediction
Vissel Kobe: Statistics
- Season: average tournament total - 5.68; at home - 5.64;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 6.4; at home - 6.25.
Shonan Bellmare: Statistics
- Season: average tournament total - 4.67, away - 4.2;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 5.1; away - 4.33.
- Total over 9.5 corners has occurred in 6 of Vissel Kobe's last 7 matches in J1 League.
Cards Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches
- Average total yellow cards in head-to-head matches - 2.46 (1.23 for the home team and 1.23 for the away team);
- Average total yellow cards at the home ground - 1.83 (0.75 for the home team and 1.08 for the away team).
Vissel Kobe: Statistics
- Season: average tournament total - 0.86; at home - 0.27;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 1.3; at home - 0.75.
Shonan Bellmare: Statistics
- Season: average tournament total - 0.95, away - 1;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 0.9; away - 1.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 26;
- Both teams scored overall - 13 times;
- At the home team's ground - 4 times.
Statistics: Vissel Kobe vs Shonan Bellmare
- Tournament matches played: 22 vs 21;
- Matches with both teams scoring (BTTS) this season: 11 vs 9;
- BTTS at Vissel Kobe's home ground - 5 (45%);
- BTTS for Shonan Bellmare away - 3 (30%).
Last 10 Matches:
- Matches with BTTS: 7 vs 4;
- BTTS at Vissel Kobe's home ground - 3 (75%);
- BTTS for Shonan Bellmare away - 1 (33%).
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Based on the current form of the teams and their standings, the upcoming match promises to be intense, with the hosts creating numerous dangerous chances. Vissel Kobe play aggressively at home and often secure victories in such encounters through their attacking prowess and ability to control the game, particularly down the flanks. This is where the main threats to their opponents' goal originate, including dangerous crosses and set-pieces. Considering the recent match statistics of both teams, their head-to-head history, and playing styles, a Vissel Kobe victory appears to be the most reasonable bet. The predicted score is 3-0 in favor of the reigning two-time champions of Japan.