Prediction for match Gamba Osaka — Vissel Kobe, 09.11.2025

Match Analysis: Gamba Osaka vs Vissel Kobe

In the J1 League's key match on November 9, Gamba Osaka will face Vissel Kobe. The odds for a Vissel Kobe victory are 2.15, for Gamba Osaka - 3.30, and for a draw - 3.40. Based on the probability distribution, Vissel Kobe has a 43.79% chance, Gamba Osaka 28.53%, and a draw 27.69%. Vissel Kobe is the favorite, but the gap in chances isn't critical, and both teams have opportunities to earn points.

Team Results and Statistics

In their last five matches, Gamba Osaka had an average possession of 54.8%, received 0.2 yellow cards, committed 11.2 fouls, and was caught offside 1.6 times per match. Vissel Kobe, in the same period, had 53.8% possession, 0.6 yellow cards, 9.4 fouls, and 1.2 offsides. In their last three games, Gamba Osaka played as follows: October 25 - Nagoya Grampus vs Gamba Osaka 0-2, October 18 - Gamba Osaka vs Kashiwa Reysol 0-5, October 5 - Kashima Antlers vs Gamba Osaka 0-0. Vissel Kobe's recent matches: November 5 - Vissel Kobe vs Ulsan Hyundai 1-0, October 26 - Albirex Niigata vs Vissel Kobe 2-2, October 22 - Gangwon vs Vissel Kobe 4-3. The last head-to-head meeting was on May 17: Vissel Kobe vs Gamba Osaka 3-2, with a total over 2.5 goals. Other results in the past year were 0-1, 2-2, 2-1, 0-1.

How Many Goals to Expect?

In the last five matches, Gamba Osaka had over 2.5 total goals three times, while Vissel Kobe had it twice. Gamba Osaka averages 1.8 goals scored and 1.6 conceded, while Vissel Kobe scores 1.2 and concedes 1.4. For first-half goals over 1.5: Gamba Osaka had 2 out of 5, Vissel Kobe 1 out of 5; for second-half goals over 1.5: Gamba Osaka 4 out of 5, Vissel Kobe 2 out of 5. Gamba Osaka's most frequent scoring interval is 61-75 minutes (57%), while Vissel Kobe's are 46-60 and 76-90 (both 25%). Both teams most frequently concede between 46-60 minutes: Gamba Osaka 40%, Vissel Kobe 50%. On average, Gamba Osaka has 3.4 goals per match, and Vissel Kobe 2.6, indicating a high likelihood of a high-scoring game. Considering these data, betting on a total over 2.5 goals seems justified.

Corner Totals Analysis

In the last five matches, Gamba Osaka averaged 3.2 corners, while Vissel Kobe had 7.4. The frequency of over 9.5 corners: Gamba Osaka 1 out of 5, Vissel Kobe 4 out of 5. The odds for over 9.5 corners are 1.73, under 9.5 - 2.00. Vissel Kobe is the favorite for corners with odds of 1.80. Notably, both teams have significantly different average corner stats. Vissel Kobe consistently creates many chances in front of opponents' goals, as evidenced by their high corner totals. Given the current situation, betting on over 9.5 corners, considering Vissel Kobe's attacking activity and Gamba Osaka's low corner stats, is optimal.