Vissel Kobe vs Nagoya Grampus Prediction and Betting Tips

Vissel Kobe will welcome Nagoya Grampus to the Kobe City Misaki Park Stadium in the J1 League on Sunday. The hosts are sixth in the league table and have a seven-point lead over 14th-placed Grampus.

Ushi have been in good touch recently, winning four of their last five games in all competitions. They overcame Kashiwa Reysol 3-1 in their previous league outing last month. Their winning run continued in the Emperor's Cup second round with a 4-1 win over Kochi United on Wednesday.

The visitors are unbeaten across all competitions since early April. They made it three wins in a row on Wednesday with a 3-0 home triumph over Veroskronos Tsuno in the Emperor's Cup.

Vissel Kobe vs Nagoya Grampus Head-to-Head and Key Numbers

The two teams have squared off 67 times in all competitions. The visitors have the upper hand in these meetings, recording 33 wins. Ushi have 22 wins and 12 games have ended in draws.
The last two meetings between them have ended in stalemates, including a 2-2 draw in the reverse fixture in February.
Ushi have scored at least two goals in five of their last six games in this fixture.
The hosts have scored 23 goals in 18 games, one fewer than Nagoya.
Vissel Kobe have won five of their last six home games in all competitions.
Nagoya Grampus are winless in their last six meetings against the hosts, though three games have ended in draws.
Only two teams have conceded more goals than the visitors (26) in the J1 League this season.
Grampus have won just one of their last seven away games in all competitions.

Vissel Kobe vs Nagoya Grampus Prediction

Ushi have scored at least two goals in their last five games in all competitions and will look to continue their prolific run here. They have scored 10 goals in their last five games in this fixture.

Grampus are unbeaten in their last seven games, recording four wins and also keeping four clean sheets. They have registered just one win on their travels in the J1 League this season, which is a cause for concern.

The last two meetings between the two sides have ended in draws and, considering the current form of the two teams and goalscoring record, another draw seems likely here.

Prediction: Vissel Kobe 2-2 Nagoya Grampus

Vissel Kobe vs Nagoya Grampus Betting Tips

Tip 1: Result - Draw

Tip 2: Goals - Over/Under 2.5 Goals - Over 2.5 goals

Tip 3: Both teams to score - Yes

Tip 4: At least one goal to be scored in the second half - Yes

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