Vissel Kobe vs V-Varen Prediction 13 February 2026
In the upcoming match between Vissel Kobe and V-Varen Nagasaki, the home side are eager to solidify their position at the top of the table. Vissel Kobe have had a strong start to the season, which sees them sitting third in the Western Conference. On the other hand, V-Varen Nagasaki find themselves at the bottom following a heavy defeat in their opening fixture. Both teams have their strengths: Vissel Kobe are known for their solid home defense, while V-Varen Nagasaki rely on effective counter-attacks to stay competitive.
Head-to-Head
📊Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Vissel Kobe and V-Varen Nagasaki:
- played 6 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 4, for the away team - 0, draws - 2;
- number of goals - 10 against 4;
- average total in the 1st half - 1.17, in the 2nd half - 1.17;
- average total goals in the match - 2.33.
Head-to-head statistics Vissel Kobe - V-Varen

Vissel Kobe Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the AFC Champions League tournament (home team - Vissel Kobe, away team - Seoul). The match concluded with a scoreline of 2:0.
Here's the game statistics (Vissel Kobe vs Seoul):
- ball possession: 60% vs 40%;
- corner kicks: 4 vs 3;
- fouls: 7 vs 5;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 0;
- shots on target: 4 vs 2.
Vissel Kobe sit in 3rd place in the league after the opening round. Their last five matches have resulted in 2 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses, indicating a certain inconsistency in form. However, the team boasts a solid defense, especially at home, where they have kept a clean sheet in 6 of their last 7 games. Despite this defensive strength, their attack has been somewhat sluggish, averaging just 1 goal per match. In their most recent head-to-head against V-Varen Nagasaki, the match ended in a 1-1 draw.
Match Results: Vissel Kobe

V-Varen Nagasaki Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on during the J1 League tournament (home team - V-Varen Nagasaki, away team - Sanfrecce Hiroshima). The game concluded with a scoreline of 1:3.
Here are the match statistics (V-Varen Nagasaki vs Sanfrecce Hiroshima):
- corner kicks: 1 vs 5;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 0.
V-Varen Nagasaki currently sit in 10th place in the league, showcasing an intriguing run of form: four wins, two losses, and four draws over their last ten matches. They recently suffered a defeat in the opening round of the new season following a string of strong performances. The team is renowned for their ability to stifle opponents' attacking efforts through solid defensive organization and swift transitions to counter-attacks. This often enables them to win with a +1.5 handicap.
Match Results: V-Varen Nagasaki
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 6;
- First-half wins at home for hosts - 1; for visitors away - 1; number of draws - 1;
- Average first-half total: 1.17;
- Today's home team scores on average 0.5, while the visitors net 0.67.
First-Half Stats: Vissel Kobe (home) vs V-Varen Nagasaki (away)
- matches played in the tournament: 0 vs 0;
- wins: 0 (0%) vs 0 (0%);
- losses: 0 (0%) vs 0 (0%);
- draws: 0 (0%) vs 0 (0%);
- Average goals scored: 0 vs 0;
- Average goals conceded: 0 vs 0.
Last 10 Matches (Overall):
- wins: 3 vs 4;
- losses: 2 vs 4;
- draws: 5 vs 2;
- Average first-half total: 0.9 (scored - 0.5, conceded - 0.4) vs 1.1 (scored - 0.6, conceded - 0.5).
- Vissel Kobe have drawn in the 1st half in 6 of last 7 home games.
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 6;
- home team wins - 4, away team wins - 0, draws - 2.
Statistics: Vissel Kobe vs V-Varen Nagasaki
- matches played in the tournament: 1 vs 1;
- wins: 1 vs 0;
- win percentage: 100% vs 0%;
- losses: 0 vs 1;
- draws: 0 vs 0.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 5 vs 4;
- losses: 2 vs 2;
- draws: 3 vs 4.
- V-Varen Nagasaki won with a +1.5 handicap in 22 of last 23 games.
- V-Varen Nagasaki won with a +1.5 handicap in last 11 away games.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- the home team scores on average - 1.67, the guests - 0.67;
- average over/under goals in head-to-head matches - 2.33;
- both teams scored: overall - 3; at the home team's field - 2.
- Under 3.5 goals scored in 6 of last 7 Vissel Kobe home games (J1 League).
- Under 3.5 goals scored in 9 of last 10 V-Varen Nagasaki away games.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 6;
- both teams scored all-time - 3 times;
- on the home team’s field - 2 times.
Statistics: Vissel Kobe vs V-Varen Nagasaki
- number of matches played in the tournament: 1 vs 1;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 1 vs 1;
- number of BTTS matches for Vissel Kobe at home - 0 (0%);
- number of BTTS matches for V-Varen Nagasaki away - 0 (0%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 4 vs 5;
- BTTS matches for Vissel Kobe at home - 1 (20%);
- BTTS matches for V-Varen Nagasaki away - 1 (20%).
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Considering the current form of both teams, we anticipate a tight contest with a focus on defense from both sides. The likelihood of a low-scoring match is high: Vissel Kobe rarely concedes at home, while the visitors are capable of withstanding pressure thanks to their defensive-to-offensive style of play. Given the scoring trends and overall defensive stability of both teams, a bet on under 2.5 goals appears to be the most well-founded.