Vissel Kobe vs Nagoya Prediction 11 April 2026
🔊 The clash between Vissel Kobe and Nagoya Grampus promises to be one of the most intriguing fixtures in the 10th round of the J-League. The Western Conference leaders will host one of their main challengers. Both teams are in fine form, but Vissel Kobe have been particularly strong at home, making them the favorites for the upcoming match.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 14 March 2026 and ended with a scoreline of 0:3. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Nagoya Grampus):
- ball possession percentage: 53% vs 47%;
- corner kicks: 7 vs 3;
- fouls: 11 vs 14;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 0;
- shots on target: 4 vs 9.
📊Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Vissel Kobe and Nagoya Grampus:
- played 47 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 16, for the away team - 23, draws - 8;
- number of goals - 63 against 65;
- average total in the 1st half - 1.09, in the 2nd half - 1.64;
- average total goals in the match - 2.72.
Head-to-head statistics Vissel Kobe - Nagoya

Vissel Kobe Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the J1 League tournament (home team - Fagiano Okayama, away team - Vissel Kobe). The match concluded with a scoreline of 1:4.
Here's the game statistics (Vissel Kobe vs Fagiano Okayama):
- ball possession: 54% vs 46%;
- corner kicks: 6 vs 6;
- fouls: 10 vs 15;
- yellow cards: 2 vs 1;
- shots on target: 7 vs 3.
Vissel Kobe top the Western Conference standings, thanks to their impressive performances both at home and away. The team has won seven out of ten matches, maintaining a strong attacking presence with an average of 1.9 goals per game, the best in the league. In their last five outings, Michael Skibbe's squad secured four victories, with their only loss coming in a penalty shootout.
Match Results: Vissel Kobe

Nagoya Grampus Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the J1 League tournament (home team - Nagoya Grampus, away - Cerezo Osaka). The match concluded with a scoreline of 3:0.
Here are the match stats (Nagoya Grampus vs Cerezo Osaka):
- ball possession: 41% vs 59%;
- corner kicks: 7 vs 6;
- fouls: 6 vs 11;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 3;
- shots on target: 5 vs 2.
Nagoya Grampus hold the third spot in the league standings thanks to their relentless fight and ability to perform under pressure. Despite suffering four defeats in their opening nine matches, the team has managed to secure victories with an average of 1.5 goals per game. Notably, four of these wins have come in regular time. Playing away is not a hurdle for Grampus; remarkably, three out of their last four away fixtures have extended beyond regular time.
Match Results: Nagoya Grampus
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 47;
- First-half wins at home for hosts - 7; for visitors away - 6; number of draws - 9;
- Average first-half total: 1.09;
- Today's home team scores on average 0.51, while the visitors net 0.57.
First-Half Stats: Vissel Kobe (home) vs Nagoya Grampus (away)
- matches played in the tournament: 5 vs 4;
- wins: 2 (40%) vs 2 (50%);
- losses: 0 (0%) vs 0 (0%);
- draws: 3 (60%) vs 2 (50%);
- Average goals scored: 1 vs 1;
- Average goals conceded: 0.2 vs 0.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- wins: 4 vs 3;
- losses: 2 vs 1;
- draws: 4 vs 6;
- Average first-half total: 0.9 (scored - 0.6, conceded - 0.3) vs 0.6 (scored - 0.5, conceded - 0.1).
- Vissel Kobe scored in the 1st half in 6 of last 7 games against Nagoya Grampus (J1 League).
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 47;
- home team wins - 16, away team wins - 23, draws - 8.
Statistics: Vissel Kobe vs Nagoya Grampus
- matches played in the tournament: 10 vs 9;
- wins: 7 vs 5;
- win percentage: 70% vs 56%;
- losses: 3 vs 4;
- draws: 0 vs 0.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 7 vs 6;
- losses: 3 vs 4;
- draws: 0 vs 0.
- Vissel Kobe have won in 6 of last 7 home games.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.34, the guests - 1.38;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.72;
- both teams scored: overall - 19; at the home team's field - 9.
Statistics: Vissel Kobe vs Nagoya Grampus
- average total in the tournament: 2.7 vs 2.67;
- average total goals scored: 1.9 vs 1.56;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.8 vs 0.56;
- average total in the 2nd half: 1.1 vs 1;
- Vissel Kobe: average total at home in the tournament - 2;
- Nagoya Grampus: average total away in the tournament - 1.75;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.9 (home - 2) vs 1.5 (away - 1.75).
- Over 1.5 goals scored in last 7 Vissel Kobe games against Nagoya Grampus (J1 League).
- Over 1.5 goals scored in last 6 Vissel Kobe games against Nagoya Grampus.
- Over 1.5 goals scored in last 8 Vissel Kobe home games.
- Over 1.5 goals scored in last 7 Vissel Kobe games (J1 League).
- Over 1.5 goals scored in last 5 Vissel Kobe home games (J1 League).
- Over 1.5 goals scored in last 7 Nagoya Grampus games (J1 League).
Prediction on corners
Vissel Kobe: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5; at home field - 4.8;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.6; at home field - 4.2.
Nagoya Grampus: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5.44, away - 3.75;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5.3; away - 3.75.
- Over 9.5 corners in 6 of last 7 Nagoya Grampus games (J1 League).
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 47;
- both teams scored all-time - 19 times;
- on the home team’s field - 9 times.
Statistics: Vissel Kobe vs Nagoya Grampus
- number of matches played in the tournament: 10 vs 9;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 6 vs 5;
- number of BTTS matches for Vissel Kobe at home - 3 (60%);
- number of BTTS matches for Nagoya Grampus away - 3 (75%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 6 vs 5;
- BTTS matches for Vissel Kobe at home - 4 (80%);
- BTTS matches for Nagoya Grampus away - 3 (75%).
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 1:1 (16/92, 17.4%);
- Vissel Kobe at home most often finish matches: 2:0 , 2:1 (2/5, 40%);
- Nagoya Grampus away most often play: 1:1 (2/4, 50%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
1:1 - 11.34% (odds 5.8)
1:0 - 10.52% (odds 5.68)
2:1 - 9.02% (odds 7)
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Considering the current form and trends, betting on a Vissel Kobe victory appears to be the most reasonable choice. The reigning champions of Japan have been dominant at their home ground, Noevir Stadium. Additionally, Kobe consistently scores over 1.5 goals in head-to-head clashes with Nagoya, further boosting confidence in a home win.