J1 League· Regular Season - 12· Noevir Stadium
Vissel Kobe
Machida Zelvia24 Oct
Vissel Kobe vs Machida Zelvia Prediction & Betting Tips
Saturday, 24 October 2026 · Kick-off
Our prediction
Over 2.5 goals
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Predicted score
1-2
Fair odds
1.61
Expected goals
1.3 - 1.9
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More Vissel Kobe vs Machida Zelvia tips
| Selection | Probability | Fair odds | Best odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| AH2 +1.5Machida Zelvia +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 89% | 1.13 | - |
| X2Machida Zelvia or Draw | 77% | 1.30 | - |
| AH1 +1.5Vissel Kobe +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 71% | 1.41 | - |
| BTTS YesBoth teams to score | 62% | 1.61 | - |
| 1XVissel Kobe or Draw | 61% | 1.65 | - |
| U3.5Under 3.5 goals | 60% | 1.66 | - |
| O3.5Over 3.5 goals | 40% | 2.52 | - |
| 2Machida Zelvia to win | 39% | 2.54 | - |
| BTTS NoBoth teams NOT to score | 38% | 2.63 | - |
| U2.5Under 2.5 goals | 38% | 2.63 | - |
| XDraw | 38% | 2.65 | - |
| AH2 -1.5Machida Zelvia -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 29% | 3.45 | - |
| 1Vissel Kobe to win | 23% | 4.39 | - |
| AH1 -1.5Vissel Kobe -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 11% | 8.94 | - |
Vissel Kobe vs Machida Zelvia preview & analysis
Match preview
Vissel Kobe host Machida Zelvia in the J1 League (Regular Season - 12) at Noevir Stadium on Saturday, 24 October 2026, with kick-off at 06:00 UTC. Here's our full prediction, built from bookmaker prices, current form and head-to-head data.
Team form
Vissel Kobe arrive in superb form, with 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches, scoring 8 and conceding 5. Most recently they beat Jeonbuk Motors 2-0 at home. They're 5th in the table with 19 points from 9 games. Machida Zelvia arrive in mixed form, with 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat in their last 5 matches, scoring 6 and conceding 5. Most recently they beat Tampines Rovers 1-0 away. They're 3rd in the table with 20 points from 9 games.
Head to head
In the last 5 meetings between these sides, Vissel Kobe have won 2, Machida Zelvia have won 2 and 1 ended level. Those games averaged 2.0 goals, and both teams scored in 2 of them.
What the numbers say
Our model makes Machida Zelvia narrow favourites: Vissel Kobe 23%, draw 38%, Machida Zelvia 39%. We expect around 3.2 goals (1.3 - 1.9 in expected goals), with 62% for over 2.5 and 62% for both teams to score.
Our tip
Both teams' recent games have been open, and our goals model expects this one to follow suit. Our pick is Over 2.5 goals, which our model rates at a 62% chance. For a bigger price, the most likely correct score is Vissel Kobe 1-2 Machida Zelvia.
Recent form
Vissel Kobe- 14 OctHJeonbuk Motors2-0
- 9 OctAKashiwa Reysol2-4
- 23 SeptHSagan Tosu1-0
- 20 SeptAGamba Osaka1-0
- 16 SeptAPort FC2-1
Machida Zelvia- 15 OctATampines Rovers1-0
- 10 OctAKyoto Sanga1-0
- 3 OctHKyoto Sanga0-0
- 23 SeptHTochigi City2-1
- 20 SeptHKashiwa Reysol2-4
Head to head
J1 League table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Kashiwa Reysol | 9 | 7 | 0 | 2 | +7 | 21 |
| 2 |  Sanfrecce Hiroshima | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | +16 | 20 |
| 3 | Machida Zelvia | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | +12 | 20 |
| 4 |  FC Tokyo | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | +9 | 20 |
| 5 | Vissel Kobe | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | +5 | 19 |
| 6 |  Kashima | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | +3 | 16 |
| 7 |  Yokohama F. Marinos | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | +4 | 15 |
| 8 |  Kawasaki Frontale | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | +3 | 13 |
| 9 |  Fagiano Okayama | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 13 |
| 10 |  Shimizu S-pulse | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | -1 | 13 |
| 11 |  Urawa | 9 | 4 | 0 | 5 | -5 | 12 |
| 12 |  Cerezo Osaka | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | -5 | 12 |
| 13 |  Mito Hollyhock | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | -1 | 9 |
| 14 |  V-varen Nagasaki | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | -5 | 9 |
| 15 |  Nagoya Grampus | 9 | 3 | 0 | 6 | -6 | 9 |
| 16 |  Kyoto Sanga | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | -5 | 8 |
| 17 |  Avispa Fukuoka | 9 | 2 | 1 | 6 | -2 | 7 |
| 18 |  Gamba Osaka | 9 | 1 | 3 | 5 | -8 | 6 |
| 19 |  JEF United Chiba | 9 | 1 | 2 | 6 | -11 | 5 |
| 20 |  Tokyo Verdy | 9 | 0 | 4 | 5 | -10 | 4 |
Vissel Kobe vs Machida Zelvia: FAQ
What is the Vissel Kobe vs Machida Zelvia prediction?
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Our tip is Over 2.5 goals. Our predicted score is Vissel Kobe 1-2 Machida Zelvia.
Who is the favourite to win Vissel Kobe vs Machida Zelvia?
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Machida Zelvia are favourites. Our model gives Vissel Kobe a 23% chance of winning, Machida Zelvia 39%, and the draw 38%.
Will both teams score in Vissel Kobe vs Machida Zelvia?
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We rate both teams to score at 62%, so BTTS Yes is likely.
When does Vissel Kobe vs Machida Zelvia kick off?
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Vissel Kobe vs Machida Zelvia kicks off at 06:00 UTC on Saturday, 24 October 2026 at Noevir Stadium, Kobe.
